Verizon Wireless and Apple have announced that they will be offering the iPad. The tablet device will be available in over 2,000 Verizon Wireless Stores on October 28.
“This is the perfect pairing for holiday travels,” said John Stratton, chief operating officer for Verizon Wireless. “iPad together with the nation’s largest and most reliable 3G data network allows customers to easily connect on the go wherever they are.”
Verizon Wireless will offer three bundles, all featuring an iPad Wi-Fi model and a Verizon MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot; iPad Wi-Fi 16GB + MiFi will be $629.99, the iPad Wi-Fi 32GB + MiFi will be $729.99 and the iPad Wi-Fi 64GB + MiFi will be $829.99. Verizon Wireless is offering a monthly access plan to iPad customers of up to 1GB of data for just $20 a month and Verizon Wireless will also offer all three iPad Wi-Fi models on a stand-alone basis.
“We’re thrilled to be working with Verizon Wireless to get iPad into the hands of even more customers this holiday season,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s COO. “iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before, and together with Verizon Wireless we’re offering an easy way to stay connected wherever you go.”
