14 DAY TRIAL // Apple’s “magical” iPad is now available for in-store pickup from two of America’s biggest operators, with on-the-spot activation, and attractive wireless plans with up to 1GB of data per month for just $20.
Apple’s announced via its Hot News section that all 3G versions of its tablet computer can be acquired directly from their supported carriers’ stores, months after the device went on sale through the Cupertino company’s own retail establishments, and online store.
“All three iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models are available today at more than 2200 AT&T Stores,” the Mac maker confirms via an update to its Apple Hot News RSS feed.
“AT&T will offer customers 3G pre-paid data plans for iPad, complete with Apple’s easy on-device activation and management. All iPad data plans are available without a term contract and include unlimited access to AT&T’s more than 23,000 domestic Wi-Fi Hot Spots,” reads the announcement.
A separate headline reveals that Verizon Wireless is also carrying the device across over 2000 of its stores. The official word from Apple is available below:
“iPad is available today at over 2000 Verizon Wireless Stores nationwide. Verizon Wireless is offering 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 a 16GB iPad with Wi-Fi and MiFi, $729.99 for a 32GB iPad with Wi-Fi and MiFi, and $829.99 for a 64GB iPad with Wi-Fi and MiFi. Verizon Wireless is offering a monthly access plan to iPad customers of up to 1GB of data for just $20 a month.”
Those interested in buying the device can decide on whichever plans suit them best by visiting AT&T here, and Verizon wireless here.