I can't turn off private relay

I do not have a subscription to iCloud+, don’t feel the need and am not interested in paying a monthly fee.

so why did this iOS 15 upgrade cripple my iPad with Private relay that I can’t turn off? It’s like extortion.

My next tablet will be android.

Yes iCloud Private Relay is a part of an iCloud+ subscription.

Safari fails to load websites,

Not sure why, try to optimize the range of the mobile network, see this Apple article:

If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201415

Check the Wi-Fi network, see the following Apple articles:

Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202639

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204051

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202068

If you need help with your Wi‑Fi password

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204070

If Hotspot & VPN are On, turn both Off.

See this Apple article: About iCloud Private Relay

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212614

Since my iPad was updated with iOS 15, the only option available with iCloud Private relay is Upgrade to iCloud+, with a monthly subscription, which I do not want or need. I cannot turn it off. Since that “update” Safari fails to load websites, and the recommended “fix” of resetting network connections, rebooting and re-entering my network password only seems to help temporarily. This updated iOS security measure is not working for me and Apple should give users the choice to opt out.

Good luck.