Well Well here we have something interesting, engadget has posted an interesting bit on Verizon’s plans to encourage its customers to go with the WiFi only iPad and use it with a device like the MiFi for Internet on the go.
An Internal Document from Verizon shows the following bits…
Apple introduces the iPad – an opportunity for VZW
The iPad is anew category of device, between a smartphone and laptop, and will be offered in two models
- WiFi only – available April 3, 2010
- Wi-Fi + 3G – shipping late April
Sounds great, but isn’t iPad exclusive to AT&T?
- iPad will not be sold directly by AT&T
- Sales, customer service & billing will be handled by Apple
- Customers who purchase the 3G version & want 3G capability will need to purchase a data plan to use AT&T’s 3G network
- The 3G iPad is priced $130 more than the Wi-Fi only version, plus the cost of a 3G service plan
The iPad is an opportunity for VZW!
- Why pay more for the 3G version & get 3G service on an overloaded network with limited coverage?
