iPhone Techie

Back on October 14th I have written an article about the Apple iPad coming to Verizon / Verizon Wireless will start selling Apple iPad on October 28th. In this article I’m being little negative about the new Verizon iPad deal, their Broadband Plans, charges, devices, etc.

Well, today is that day… Starting today (Oct. 28th, 2010), Verizon Wireless and AT&T companies will start selling the iPad directly from their stores. At the Verizon Wireless the iPad will be sold in three different packages starting from $629, $729 and going up to $829.

I have some bad news for all Verizon Wireless customers who were waiting for the Verizon iPad and thought this day would never come…

Here is the kicker, Verizon Wireless will sell the WiFi-only iPad (NOT 3G) but to make you somewhat happy and to give you ability to have internet connection anywhere, the company (Verizon Wireless) will provide you with a free contract-less Mobile Internet MiFi device which will create a Read more…

Well, it finally happened!!! AT&T is losing their grip on Apple Exclusive Product lines such as iPhone and iPad. According to CNN Verizon Wireless will begin selling Apple’s iPad at its 2,000 retail stores nationwide on Oct. 28, the companies announced Thursday.

You’ll be able to buy the iPad at 2,000 Verizon Wireless stores nationwide. (Is this the precursor to Verizon getting the iPhone next year, as recent reports suggest?)

Interestingly, consumers won’t have access to the iPad 3G. Instead, if you want one from Verizon, you could buy an iPad Wi-Fi version plus a Verizon MiFi mobile hotspot. The hotspot uses Verizon’s 3G network and generates a Wi-Fi hotspot that you can then use the iPad with. From the press release:

Verizon Wireless will offer three bundles, all featuring an iPad Wi-Fi model and a Verizon MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, for a suggested retail price of $629.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 16GB + MiFi, $729.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 32GB + MiFi and $829.99 for iPad Wi-Fi 64GB + MiFi. Verizon Wireless is offering a monthly access plan to iPad customers of up to 1GB of data for just $20 a month. In addition, Verizon Wireless will also offer all three iPad Wi-Fi models on a stand-alone basis.

The move ends AT&T’s exclusive grip as the wireless carrier for Apple’s wildly popular tablet, and potentially sets the stage for a broader partnership between Apple and Verizon. The two are widely rumored to be preparing to bring Apple’s iPhone to Verizon’s network in early 2011.