iPad Still Coming to Verizon?
Silicon Alley Insider reports that it has received information from Clayton Morris of FOXNews.com claiming that Apple and Verizon are still in talks to bring the iPad to Verizon's wireless network. An Apple-Verizon partnership for the iPad had been the subject of many analyst claims and rumors in the months leading up to the device's introduction, and many observers were surprised to see that only AT&T was announced as a cellular data provider for the iPad.
Morris has become a relatively frequent commenter on Apple and the iPad, having claimed confirmation of Apple's media event as early as late December (albeit off by one day) and noting that it would be focused on the "mobility space". His source was incorrect, however, in its claims that the media event would include discussion of iPhone OS 4.0 and iLife 2010. Just days before the event, Morris' source claimed that both AT&T and Verizon were in last-minute discussions to offer service for the iPad.
Apple is working with Verizon on a version of its iPad tablet, despite Apple only announcing an AT&T partnership, according to Fox News Channel's Clayton Morris, who just spoke with a Verizon source.
No additional details are given, although Morris is reportedly in the process of preparing an article for publication on FOXNews.com.Morris has become a relatively frequent commenter on Apple and the iPad, having claimed confirmation of Apple's media event as early as late December (albeit off by one day) and noting that it would be focused on the "mobility space". His source was incorrect, however, in its claims that the media event would include discussion of iPhone OS 4.0 and iLife 2010. Just days before the event, Morris' source claimed that both AT&T and Verizon were in last-minute discussions to offer service for the iPad.
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27 months ago
At least the GSM can be used in the whole world.
I hope my comment is the first!
I hope my comment is the first!
27 months ago
Fox News had such a great track record for the iPad event last week. :rolleyes:
27 months ago
Once ATT loses its exclusivity contract, people will want flexibility on carriers. Particularly, they will not want to have to pay a phone bill to one company and then a data bill to another.
27 months ago
At least the GSM can be used in the whole world.
This is exactly why it won't go to Verizon. It's possible that they're using a multi protocol chipset, but if someone does a teardown on day 1 and finds out it's not, I wouldn't hold my breath.
Keep in mind, the whole reason the 3G is taking longer is to get it through the FCC. At the very least it'll be delayed on Verizon, but I really have a hard time seeing them go through the hassle for one country.
Let's say they sell 2 million in year 1 with half in the US. What would be the incremental business gained by catering to verizon? Specifically the people who will not buy one on ATT, but would on verizon. 100K? 200K? Probably not much more. Would they really go through all of that work and separate manufacturing for a 10% increase in sales?
It's not like there's number porting issues or that they're locked into a contract on another network like with phones...
I'm done now...
...Oh wait- For those who say they will never buy one unless it goes to Verizon, but would buy one on verizon day one, I'm highly suspect of most of your claims (though I can see specific situations, like no coverage with one, but coverage with the other).
27 months ago
Pros:
Verizon 3G network better than AT&T's.
Cons:
Still doesn't matter as I'm not paying $15-$60 per month for limited data needs outside of WiFi range.
AT&T should get smart and offer bundled iPhone/iPad data plan for $40-50 per month unlimited or a Pay as you go model with 250 MB for $x.xx and you refill it when it runs out. Otherwise, I'll take WiFi only, use my iPhone only when I can't get WiFi and invest that $130 model price difference in larger storage capacity.
Verizon 3G network better than AT&T's.
Cons:
Still doesn't matter as I'm not paying $15-$60 per month for limited data needs outside of WiFi range.
AT&T should get smart and offer bundled iPhone/iPad data plan for $40-50 per month unlimited or a Pay as you go model with 250 MB for $x.xx and you refill it when it runs out. Otherwise, I'll take WiFi only, use my iPhone only when I can't get WiFi and invest that $130 model price difference in larger storage capacity.
27 months ago
I Hope this is true. I'm holding out strong to wait for apple to creep over to Verizon and this could be the bridge(or the beginning). I love the IPhone but moved from ATT just because of the service. Verizons been nothing but wonderful. I will give ATT credit though. the only time I have seen them beat out Verizon in coverage was in the middle of nowhere in a mountain range in northern Arizona.
27 months ago
Pros:
Verizon 3G network better than AT&T's.
I'd say your mistaking "better" for "bigger". Better is more a personal call(speed might be more important to some)
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