14 DAY TRIAL // Today, mobile phone carrier AT&T announced that the newly launched Apple iPad 2 tablet PC would become available for purchase in its stores starting Friday, March 11th.
Moreover, the wireless carrier announced that the new device would become available for purchase on its website too, and that, while online sales kick off at 1 a.m. Pacific time, in store sales will begin at 5 p.m. local time.
United States users interested in the purchase of the iPad 2 would have at their disposal a series of billing options from AT&T. Without having to commit to a lenghty contract, the carrier announced.
“We are thrilled to offer iPad 2 in our stores and give customers several easy ways to connect to the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network,” said Glenn Lurie, president—Emerging Devices, AT&T Mobility & Consumer Markets.
Those who would chose to purchase the iPad 2 from AT&T would be able to do so through choosing prepaid billing options from the wireless carrier, which are being charged to a specific credit card account.
At the same time, the carrier notes that users would be able to opt for recently announced postpaid plans that can be added to the already existing monthly wireless contracts.
The company also notes that customers who activate a new postpaid $25/2 GB plan would enjoy the first month for free, and that the offer is time limited.
The following options are available for AT&T iPad 2 customers:
- Monthly statements: $14.99 for 250 MB or $25 for 2 GB. Customers who exceed their monthly data allotment will be billed $14.99 for another 250MB on the $14.99 plan or $10 per 1 GB of overage on the 2 GB plan. - Credit card billing: $14.99 for 250 MB or $25 for 2 GB. Customers who exceed their monthly data allotment may choose to purchase another 250 MB on the $14.99 plan or purchase an additional 2 GB for $25 on the 2 GB plan.
None of these options requires the signing of a long-term commitment, the carrier reiterated.
The company added that users would also have the opportunity to enjoy the Personal Hotspot feature included with the new iOS 4.3 as long as they choose the $25 plan plus a $20 tethering option through which they receive an extra 2 GB of data.