AT&T's no-contract iPad data plans run $15/mo. 250MB, $30 unlimited
Apple revealed it will remain a partner with AT&T for its iPad data plans, with the U.S. wireless carrier offering 250MB of data for $14.99 per month, and an unlimited plan for $30 -- both without an annual contract.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs said there are no international plans to reveal yet, but the company hopes to have them in place by the June-July timeframe. The device will come unlocked and will use GSM micro-SIM cards.
"We'll be back this summer with some even better deals for our customers internationally," he said.
Typically, he noted, cell phone companies charge $60 per month for their mobile data plans.
"We think we've got a real breakthrough here," Jobs said.
Jobs said the $14.99 250MB data plan is a "fair bit of data" that most people will "get by on." Both it and the $29.99 unlimited plan come with free access to AT&T's nationwide Wi-Fi hotspots.
"They have more Wi-Fi hotspots than anyone," Jobs said.
As a contract-free purchase, users can buy a 3G-enabled version of the iPad starting at $629. The AT&T network access can be purchased -- or canceled -- at any time directly from the iPad.
"We think it's a phenomenal offer," Jobs said.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs said there are no international plans to reveal yet, but the company hopes to have them in place by the June-July timeframe. The device will come unlocked and will use GSM micro-SIM cards.
"We'll be back this summer with some even better deals for our customers internationally," he said.
Typically, he noted, cell phone companies charge $60 per month for their mobile data plans.
"We think we've got a real breakthrough here," Jobs said.
Jobs said the $14.99 250MB data plan is a "fair bit of data" that most people will "get by on." Both it and the $29.99 unlimited plan come with free access to AT&T's nationwide Wi-Fi hotspots.
"They have more Wi-Fi hotspots than anyone," Jobs said.
As a contract-free purchase, users can buy a 3G-enabled version of the iPad starting at $629. The AT&T network access can be purchased -- or canceled -- at any time directly from the iPad.
"We think it's a phenomenal offer," Jobs said.
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Good Pricing and Excellent AT&T Service !
Terrible. This from the company that believed in choice. Take off the blue jeans and put on a suit.
Unlocked means you can sign a contract with anyone...
Terrible. This from the company that believed in choice. Take off the blue jeans and put on a suit.
Comes unlocked. Just put whatever SIM card you want in it and you're connected. Couldn't be easier.
(Oh and I think its just a regular SIM, not micro sim like this article claims)
My guess - NO.
Terrible. This from the company that believed in choice. Take off the blue jeans and put on a suit.
Well, you have a choice. You can buy the WiFi version and use it with Verizon MiFi or Palm Pre or Pixi, which can act as a wifi hotspot for $40/month.
I like the new data plans....much cheaper than competition....no contracts.
Nice deal.
Face it, Verizon fans, Apple is not going to create a CDMA device...ever. They are global.
I like the new data plans....much cheaper than competition....no contracts.
Nice deal.
we'll see about that. AT&T = FAIL
If this tablet uses the sim card, can't i just take mine out of my iphone, pop it in tablet, and presto blamo, internet for no extra cost? This could be awesome!
I am guessing the same..
But apple is about easy choices .. and I am sure this is why they stayed with ATT to make it easy for the vast amount of current users..
And Verizon still has no users of its extensive 3G network, but this does provide the opportunity to expand their coverage into the vast ocean areas. There's an ark for that!
I am guessing the same..
But apple is about easy choices .. and I am sure this is why they stayed with ATT to make it easy for the vast amount of current users..
Sure, that's why ALMOST all of French, British and German networks now have the iPhone!
The AT&T network access can be purchased -- or canceled -- at any time directly from the iPad.
It would be really cool if this were pro-rated. If you could just pay for service on the days you're using it, that would actually be a pretty good deal.