Get a 3G iPad anyway??
I currently have a 3G 32gig iPad on reserve waiting to be notified by apple when it comes in. I wanted the 3G just as insurance. I plan to only use 3G in emergencies, and mostly use wifi since I live in NYC, and there are many wifi spots. But when I do surf the net, I really use it ALOT, so I liked the no contract/unlimited option of the 3G.
Then yesterday, just 1 month after the release of the 3G, ATT cancels their unlimited data plan!
So now I'm thinking should I cancel my order for the 3G?
I know the ipad is unlocked. And am wondering, if Apple announces that Verizon will also be offering ipad and iphone services in the near future.....would you be able to swap out the ATT micro sim 3G card in the current ipad and just put in a Verizon micro sim?
Thanks for any feedback
Then yesterday, just 1 month after the release of the 3G, ATT cancels their unlimited data plan!
So now I'm thinking should I cancel my order for the 3G?
I know the ipad is unlocked. And am wondering, if Apple announces that Verizon will also be offering ipad and iphone services in the near future.....would you be able to swap out the ATT micro sim 3G card in the current ipad and just put in a Verizon micro sim?
Thanks for any feedback
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You can always get one later when your head clears, perhaps just the wifi model will do for you.
Think to yourself, how many emergencies, where you need 3G, occur each month to justify the extra cost and headache of dealing with the devil AT&T?
I quit their raping of my backside years ago and been much happier since. Just like giving up annoying Windows PC's and going Mac.
I got areas of free Wifi mapped in my computer in case I need it.
http://www.wififreespot.com/
If your considering a long distance trip where only 3G is available then the iPad 3G will work, so will a laptop connect card from many phone companies, with a contract of course.
Perhaps you'll realize your laptop is much more ergonomically friendly, runs Flash, allows user control of their own machine and software, it also protects itself when closed.
... And am wondering, if Apple announces that Verizon will also be offering ipad and iphone services in the near future.....would you be able to swap out the ATT micro sim 3G card in the current ipad and just put in a Verizon micro sim?
Thanks for any feedback
Nope. The iPad has a GSM radio in it. To work on VZ would require a CDMA radio. The two networks aren't compatible. TMobile is the only other GSM carrier in the US. I haven't heard of anyone using them with an iPad... But haven't looked for such info either. I couldn't even confirm that the iPad isn't locked to ATT right now. You might want to verify that.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/hom...co=OTY2ODA0NQ#
It's in small print under the data plans.
Apple updated their site.... says if you ORDER your iPad 3G by June 6, you can sign up for unlimited when you finally get it!!! Woo! Hoo! thought I was screwed! Pass the word!!!
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/hom...co=OTY2ODA0NQ#
It's in small print under the data plans.
Good deal, but one has to keep their account active every month. Miss a payment or stop and your on the new limited plan.
Since AT&T switched up, likely they will switch up again once their network gets even more overloaded.
They might even not honor grandfathered customers eventually.