Austrian Wireless Carrier Preparing to Offer Subsidized iPad
Hutchison Austria will be the first Austrian carrier to bundle the iPad. We will do so via our long-established laptop bundle, which offers customers a 333euro rebate if they agree to a 2yr contract offering 5GB of data for 29.90euro.
Thoma also noted that, because the initial supply of iPad models will be Wi-Fi-only, the company will bundle the iPad with a Wi-Fi-based 3G modem for connectivity. Thoma's comments do not necessarily suggest that the carrier has worked with Apple on the subsidized pricing, however, as it would appear simple enough for the carrier to purchase iPad units on its own prior to bundling them for sale to its customers.Questionable early reports had claimed that Apple was looking to pursue arrangements with Verizon for subsidized tablet pricing in exchange for customer data contracts, although later rumors were relatively silent on the possibility. The only announced carrier offering for the iPad so far comes from AT&T in the United States, which will offer contract-free monthly 3G access plans for $14.99 (250 MB) and $29.99 (unlimited).
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That's the part I don't understand. Aside from the MiFi (and similar), I don't know what kind of 3G modem Mr. Thoma thinks can interact with a wi-fi-only iPad. Am I missing something?
Also, if apple will be making a CDMA iPad, what would discourage them from making a CDMA capable iPhone?
I'd love to have an iPhone through Sprint.
"Thoma also noted that, because the initial supply of iPad models will be Wi-Fi-only, the company will bundle the iPad with a Wi-Fi-based 3G modem for connectivity."
That's the part I don't understand. Aside from the MiFi (and similar), I don't know what kind of 3G modem Mr. Thoma thinks can interact with a wi-fi-only iPad. Am I missing something?
Its a unit that converts 3G signal to Wi-Fi.
"Thoma also noted that, because the initial supply of iPad models will be Wi-Fi-only, the company will bundle the iPad with a Wi-Fi-based 3G modem for connectivity."
That's the part I don't understand. Aside from the MiFi (and similar), I don't know what kind of 3G modem Mr. Thoma thinks can interact with a wi-fi-only iPad. Am I missing something?
"Thoma also noted that, because the initial supply of iPad models will be Wi-Fi-only, the company will bundle the iPad with a Wi-Fi-based 3G modem for connectivity."
That's the part I don't understand. Aside from the MiFi (and similar), I don't know what kind of 3G modem Mr. Thoma thinks can interact with a wi-fi-only iPad. Am I missing something?
Yes: A (portable) 3G/HSPA modem/terminal which creates a small local WiFi hotspot around.
So no subsidization at all. No contracts with Apple.
Looks like they've got both types there already. I was thinking if they dont use the MIFI type on the bottom lift they might be able to include an adapter that means the USB one can be plugged into it (the same way Apple is offering a SD card reader accesory)
What they do is offering a small box with WLAN and a built in UMTS/GPRS modem. As those devices draw a lot of electricity I doubt this would be a battery-driven device.
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