Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam unveiled

May 12, 2010 11:51 GMT  ·  By

Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless seems set to come to the market with a device that would prove a competitor for the newly launched Apple iPad. Although no specific details on the said device were unveiled, Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam has already confirmed that the company is working with Google for the launch of a tablet that would compete on the market against the iPad.

According to a recent article on The Wall Street Journal, Lowell McAdam said the following during an interview with the paper: “What do we think the next big wave of opportunities are? We're working on tablets together, for example. We're looking at all the things Google has in its archives that we could put on a tablet to make it a great experience.”

So far, no specific details on the hardware capabilities of manufacturer of the tablet have been unveiled, nor on the time frame when it should be released. Verizon's CEO didn't comment on the role Google played in the development of the tablet, yet he talked about the partnership the two companies had on the distribution of Android-based handsets.

“Google has said it is working with hardware makers and carriers to create lightweight computers that run its software. As rivals such as Apple Inc. introduce tablets like the iPad, the Internet giant is seeking to spur the adoption of its online software and advertising system through its own partnerships,” the news site notes.

As for Verizon, the carrier says it has some catching-up to do when it comes to offering its customers devices that deliver Internet browsing and various software solutions. However, the upcoming LTE network the carrier is getting ready to roll-out should enable it to provide users with the possibility to access the web faster, or to enjoy higher speeds when it comes to transferring various files. Additionally, McAdam stated that the new network should bring a shift from the current unlimited-use pricing plans too, as the “one price plan per device” is expected to become obsolete.