Optimum to Offer New iPad mini
Apple’s all-new iPad mini is available for order beginning Monday, November 9.
NEW YORK, NY (November 4, 2026) – Optimum will offer the all-new iPad mini, featuring a stunning OLED display in an even thinner and lighter design, plus a huge leap in performance with A20 Pro. New and existing Optimum customers will get $200 OFF the new iPad mini with a Tablet Unlimited line.
Optimum customers will be able to order the new iPad mini on Monday, November 9. For complete pricing and availability details, please visit Optimum.com/mobile.
“Bringing the all-new iPad mini to Optimum customers is another way we’re delivering more choice, flexibility and value through a connected experience,” said Michael Parker, President of Consumer Services at Optimum. “By pairing iPad mini, featuring incredible performance in an ultra-portable design, with reliable connectivity and affordable data plans, we’re making it easier for customers to stay productive, entertained and connected wherever they go.”
The all-new iPad mini features an ultra-portable 5.4mm-thin design that is lighter and thinner than the previous generation, with water and dust resistance.1 Its larger 8.5-inch OLED display delivers vivid colors, higher peak brightness and contrast, and comes with a new nano-texture option that reduces glare in challenging lighting conditions.2 Powered by A20 Pro, iPad mini delivers a giant leap in performance, significantly boosting graphics and AI-intensive tasks.3 iPad mini now has a 12MP Center Stage front camera on the landscape edge, perfect for FaceTime calls, video conferencing, and collaborating, plus an innovative Acoustic Display for an even better audio experience. iPad mini is available in two gorgeous finishes: midnight and starlight.
With iPadOS 27, iPad mini introduces the next generation of Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, bringing together personal context, onscreen awareness, and broad world knowledge to help users get things done while keeping their data private and secure.4 All models include faster wireless connectivity and convenient fast charging. Wi-Fi + Cellular models of iPad mini deliver even faster mobile data speeds5 and the flexibility of eSIM6, which lets users quickly and securely add a new plan, connect and transfer existing plans digitally, and stay in touch with family and friends regardless of Wi-Fi availability. And with iPadOS 27, moving between cellular and Wi-Fi networks is more seamless than ever, so users can stay connected even while they’re in transit.
For more details on pricing and data plans, please visit Optimum.com/mobile.
For more details on Apple products, please visit www.apple.com.
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1. iPad mini (A20 Pro) is splash, water, and dust resistant and was tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP67 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes). Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanent conditions. Resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPad; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage not covered under warranty.
2. The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the 8.5-inch iPad mini is 8.5 inches. Actual viewable area is less.
3. Testing was conducted by Apple in September 2026. See apple.com/ipad-mini for more information.
4. Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in iPadOS 27.2 and requires an Apple Intelligence-enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Siri AI is not currently available in the EU in iPadOS. Apple is working constructively with the EU in an attempt to find a path forward. Siri AI is not available for users under 13. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, intelligent photo editing tools, Image Playground, and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies, and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence terms and conditions. Learn more at support.apple.com/148587.
5. Data plan required. 5G is available in select markets and through select carriers. Speeds vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on 5G support, contact your carrier and see apple.com/ipad/cellular.
6. Not all carriers support eSIM. For Model A3596, see your carrier for details. For Model A3597, contact China Unicom for more details.