ĮSIM technology: Newer Wi-Fi + Cellular models include built-in eSIM technology that essentially acts as a digital SIM card.
Some iPad models also support an Apple SIM card. If not, you can contact your carrier to obtain an appropriate card for your iPad. Your iPad may have a carrier SIM card already installed if you purchased it from a carrier. Physical SIM card: All Wi-Fi + Cellular models have a physical nano-SIM tray that will hold a carrier nano-SIM card (also called 4FF SIM card).
*** (Note: iPad with Wi-Fi models cannot connect to cellular networks.) There are two SIM options for connecting your iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular to a data plan: a physical SIM card or eSIM technology.