The iPad 10th generation is currently available through a range of retailers, but options for traditional carrier “contract deals” with monthly payments in exchange for wireless service (similar to phone carrier bundles) are not widely advertised in the US. Instead, most retailers offer installment plans or financing with perks such as trade-in credits, free trials of Apple services, and discounts. Below is a summary of what’s available:
- Apple Store: Purchase the iPad 10th gen starting at $349 or pay over 12 months at $29.08 per month (interest-free with Apple Card Monthly Installments). Apple also offers up to $710 in trade-in value and three months free of Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+ for new buyers[5].
- Best Buy: The iPad 10th gen Wi-Fi models start at $280 for the 64GB version (a $69 discount), and there are savings of up to $70 on 256GB models. Best Buy includes three months of Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Fitness+ with most purchases. Financing options are available through Best Buy credit cards or third-party services. You can trade in an old device for up to $90 back[1].
- Amazon: Periodically offers up to $100 off on select models, with discounts most prominent for the 256GB iPad. Deals change often and do not explicitly include traditional network contracts, but Amazon’s pricing is among the lowest found for unlocked models[1][2].
- Walmart: Offers the base 64GB iPad 10th gen for $299, which is $50 below Apple’s price. Limited color availability and no bundled wireless contracts. No interest installment options may be available using Walmart-specific financing partners[1].
- B&H: Sells the iPad 10th gen at $349 and reduces purchase tax for Payboo credit card users. No carrier plans but good for upfront purchase savings[1].
- Trade-In: Both Apple and authorized retailers support trade-in deals that can lower the total cost if you hand in a qualifying old device. Value varies[5][1].
Wi-Fi + Cellular Models: For users who want carrier connectivity, unlocked “Wi-Fi + Cellular” iPad 10th gen models can be purchased directly (from Apple, Best Buy, etc.) and activated with the carrier of your choice. Typical pricing: $499 for 64GB, $649 for 256GB (new). Best Buy is selling the 256GB cellular model for $579, down from $649[1][3].
UK and Europe: Carrier contract bundles (with subsidized pricing over 24 or 36 months, often including mobile data) are more common with networks like EE, Vodafone, and O2. These can include the device plus a data plan for a monthly fee. US retailers and Apple do not directly offer similar cellular contract deals at this time — most “deals” focus on discounts or installment financing for device-only purchases.
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