iPad 2 Launch Details: Data Plans for Verizon and AT&T, Online Ordering, Stand in Line
Late last week, AllThingsD compiled the data plan pricing for the iPad 2 on both Verizon and AT&T in an easy to read chart.
AT&T is offering the same pre-paid monthly options as on the original iPad for 250MB/$15 and 2GB/$25. If you run out of data in a given month, you can simply pay again a reset the meter. Now, AT&T is also offering a "postpaid" option which charges overages at a set rate (see chart above).
Verizon is offering their own set of choices for data that mirror their iPad 1/Mi-Fi bundles. As with AT&T, there's no long term contract and these can be adjusted or canceled on a month to month basis. Verizon's offers data ranges of 1GB, 3GB, 5GB, and 10GB a month. So, consistently heavy users would do better on Verizon's plans while very infrequent users would save money with AT&T.
The iPad 2 is launching on Friday, March 11th. Apple is telling customers that online sales will begin at 12:01 Pacific Time on March 11th, or customers can go to Apple Retail stores at 5 p.m. on March 11th to get one in hand that day. There will likely be long lines for the iPad 2 launch day since Apple is only accepting online orders the day of launch, and standing in line will be the only way to get your hands on an iPad 2 before the following week.
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16 months ago
They (AT&T and Verizon) are both ripping off people with these data cost.
Why Apple did not add a World GSM/CDMA chip to the iPad 2 is beyond me, it would have been a true win for us consumers in the US, Canada and other CDMA regions.
The iPad is data hungry device. Realistically, a single two hour during off peak hours will take ~600 MB of data and ~400 MB on peak hours. Add to this basic web stuff, like checking email, the occasional YouTube video, streaming radio (iHeart, Pandora, ect...) and you are looking at 6 - 10 GB per month when not on Wi-Fi. Steve Jobs was right when he introduced the original iPad 3G last year; the unlimited plan they were offering (for 41 days) was an outstanding deal.
Why Apple did not add a World GSM/CDMA chip to the iPad 2 is beyond me, it would have been a true win for us consumers in the US, Canada and other CDMA regions.
The iPad is data hungry device. Realistically, a single two hour during off peak hours will take ~600 MB of data and ~400 MB on peak hours. Add to this basic web stuff, like checking email, the occasional YouTube video, streaming radio (iHeart, Pandora, ect...) and you are looking at 6 - 10 GB per month when not on Wi-Fi. Steve Jobs was right when he introduced the original iPad 3G last year; the unlimited plan they were offering (for 41 days) was an outstanding deal.
16 months ago
way too expensive.
However, Verizon's layout seems much more logical and consistent
However, Verizon's layout seems much more logical and consistent
16 months ago
will be getting my from walmart friday. already talked to someone at my local store. they weren't sure what time they'll be on sale that day, but said i can get one held for me if i need be.
16 months ago
I'll be in line. But I will probably not get one if they don't have the color I want.
16 months ago
I love how Apple is trying to create news channel buzz by forcing Day 1 iPad 2 buyers to line up at stores since you can't online preorder. Lord knows we can't have a smooth Day 1 launch like the Verizon iPhone since news outlets reported failure since there weren't huge lines.
Can anyone think of a reason why we can't preorder now and have it shipped to our door on the 11th like every single other launch since the original iPhone?
They simply want news buzz in the middle of the afternoon to have thousands of people lined up around the country.
The Verizon iPhone 4 was a huge success in sales and the ease of purchasing. However it failed in the news' eyes in that there weren't long lines, rioting, and everything went smoothly.
Can anyone think of a reason why we can't preorder now and have it shipped to our door on the 11th like every single other launch since the original iPhone?
They simply want news buzz in the middle of the afternoon to have thousands of people lined up around the country.
The Verizon iPhone 4 was a huge success in sales and the ease of purchasing. However it failed in the news' eyes in that there weren't long lines, rioting, and everything went smoothly.
16 months ago
The cost of 3G data is absurd. Its better to just use it in wifi.
If I want a data plan on 3G, I'd rather get a mifi that I could use with any of my devices, not just one.
If I want a data plan on 3G, I'd rather get a mifi that I could use with any of my devices, not just one.
16 months ago
They (AT&T and Verizon) are both ripping off people with these data cost.
Why Apple did not add a World GSM/CDMA chip to the iPad 2 is beyond me, it would have been a true win for us consumers in the US, Canada and other CDMA regions.
Canada isn't a CDMA region anymore, is it? I can't speak for all of Canada but Bell and Telus (only CDMA companies) switched to HSPA+ a couple of years ago.
16 months ago
They (AT&T and Verizon) are both ripping off people with these data cost.
Which is why I'd never buy a data plan from them, and neither should anyone else who thinks it's too much. Change occurs with the decisions your wallet makes! ;)
16 months ago
At least for speed, I think a 4G mobile hotspot would be a far better option. I just wish Verizon would release it already.
16 months ago
Canada isn't a CDMA region anymore, is it? I can't speak for all of Canada but Bell and Telus (only CDMA companies) switched to HSPA+ a couple of years ago.
They still have CDMA networks running, but I would guess that most of their newer phones are GSM only so people can roam overseas.
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