iPad Now Available in AT&T and Verizon Retail Stores
Following the announcement earlier this month that AT&T and Verizon would begin offering the iPad in their retail stores, both wireless carriers have followed through and launched the device on schedule today.
AT&T is offering only the three Wi-Fi + 3G models, priced at Apple's standard $629/$729/$829. The company also continues to offer its two no-contract monthly data plans at 250 MB ($14.99) and 2 GB ($25.00). Monthly international data plans are also available for those traveling outside of the United States, although at significantly higher prices than domestic data.
For its part, Verizon is offering the the Wi-Fi-only iPad models, promoting bundles with the carrier's MiFi mobile hotspot for $629.99/$729.99/$829.99, effectively offering an over-50% discount on the MiFi's standard no-contract price of $269.99. No-contract monthly data plans for the iPad/MiFi bundle are offered at 1 GB ($20), 3 GB ($35), 5 GB ($50) and 10 GB ($80). The carrier is also offering unbundled Wi-Fi iPads for $499.99/$599.99/$699.99.
AT&T is offering only the three Wi-Fi + 3G models, priced at Apple's standard $629/$729/$829. The company also continues to offer its two no-contract monthly data plans at 250 MB ($14.99) and 2 GB ($25.00). Monthly international data plans are also available for those traveling outside of the United States, although at significantly higher prices than domestic data.
For its part, Verizon is offering the the Wi-Fi-only iPad models, promoting bundles with the carrier's MiFi mobile hotspot for $629.99/$729.99/$829.99, effectively offering an over-50% discount on the MiFi's standard no-contract price of $269.99. No-contract monthly data plans for the iPad/MiFi bundle are offered at 1 GB ($20), 3 GB ($35), 5 GB ($50) and 10 GB ($80). The carrier is also offering unbundled Wi-Fi iPads for $499.99/$599.99/$699.99.
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21 months ago
Seems weird that Verizon would only do the Wifi model and then sell their own hotspot. ATT seems to have a way better deal here.
21 months ago
if they offered 1 GB ($15), 3GB ($30), 5 GB ($40), and 10 GB ($70). Seems that this would make the iPads fly off the shelf.
21 months ago
Between the two options, the Verizon deal is better, no?
(Mifi hotspot can also be used for laptops, etc.)
(Mifi hotspot can also be used for laptops, etc.)
21 months ago
This gets my vote for least interesting MacRumors post of the week.
Can't really disagree there. :D
21 months ago
No reason to get one of the international data plans...
I recently went to Australia with my 3G iPad and one of the first things I did was walk into a store and buy a prepaid micro-SIM (Something like 4GB of data for $30). Popped it in my iPad right in the store and a little bit later had screaming fast prepaid internet that lasted my whole trip.
This is the power of having an unlocked device!
At the same time I was paying $30 for tons of data... I wracked up over $100 in international calling on my (and my wife's) iPhones in Australia. This has me really thinking about heading up to Canada to grab an unlocked iPhone4 so I can do the same prepaid SIM trick for voice next time...
But I'm sure some people out there won't know that it's an option...
I recently went to Australia with my 3G iPad and one of the first things I did was walk into a store and buy a prepaid micro-SIM (Something like 4GB of data for $30). Popped it in my iPad right in the store and a little bit later had screaming fast prepaid internet that lasted my whole trip.
This is the power of having an unlocked device!
At the same time I was paying $30 for tons of data... I wracked up over $100 in international calling on my (and my wife's) iPhones in Australia. This has me really thinking about heading up to Canada to grab an unlocked iPhone4 so I can do the same prepaid SIM trick for voice next time...
But I'm sure some people out there won't know that it's an option...
21 months ago
The best deal is if you already have a Smartphone with Verizon that works as a hotspot. That plan costs $20 for 2GB, and you don't have to buy the mifi. I have a Droid X, so that is the way I'm going.
21 months ago
With those "incredible data plans", no one with a healthy brain will get go with any of their plans.
I don't care about MiFi for the iPad. One more junk to carry around and keep charged. Plus, you'll get it for $99.00 only with a 2-Year Contract, or pay the full price.
Plain iPad WiFi (even with MiFi) means no GPS, no Push Notifications, less battery charge life.
AT&T is now going to sell a lot more iPads + 3G service.
I'm so happy I was able to get Unlimited Plan at the last minute!
We need T-Mobile to compete with AT&T on the iPad 3G. Their network may not be as big, but their plans are more down to Earth.
I don't care about MiFi for the iPad. One more junk to carry around and keep charged. Plus, you'll get it for $99.00 only with a 2-Year Contract, or pay the full price.
Plain iPad WiFi (even with MiFi) means no GPS, no Push Notifications, less battery charge life.
AT&T is now going to sell a lot more iPads + 3G service.
I'm so happy I was able to get Unlimited Plan at the last minute!
We need T-Mobile to compete with AT&T on the iPad 3G. Their network may not be as big, but their plans are more down to Earth.
21 months ago
The Mifi devices are pretty cool devices.
I bought a virgin mobile one for $150 at best buy, and for $40/mo i get unlimited data with it. virgin uses sprint's network.
i've had it about a week and like it a lot.
I bought a virgin mobile one for $150 at best buy, and for $40/mo i get unlimited data with it. virgin uses sprint's network.
i've had it about a week and like it a lot.
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