AT&T on iPad 3G data: We can handle it

Has anybody noticed that Ipad is just an enlarged ipod touch at twice the price?

Yeah right, AT&T. You got it my ass. You know the worst part about it, is that they know they cannot handle it. Which is probably why the device is selling unlocked and without a contract. Even still, you might as well call it a contract because of that proprietary microsim that the iPad has. It's like signing a contract because it's not like you can take to T-mobile. They don't even have that size of a sim card. Wtf is AT&T trying to prove. We already know the network sucks compared to their competitors. We already know that the 3g coverage is limited across the US. I mean I don't get Apple. Apple has been loyal to this company since the first media syncing phones offered by Cingular Wireless were able to have an iTunes an app. Apple needs to stop sucking AT&T's dick. And do you honestly believe AT&T is going to have an unlimited plan for $30.00. Your out of your mind. AT&T will cap that shit, you can bet on it. They're not going to allow you to use all that bandwidth without make an extra profit off their consumers. And AT&T's right about people using their devices in a wifi location. Once they see how a 5Gb data plan can easily be consumed in a matter of a few weeks from heavy web surfing, their going to wish they used that Pad in a wifi area.

Honestly, I'm making out with a deal here!

30 bucks for unlimited data is awesome. And you know what, people complain left and right with AT&T, but I'll tell ya, I live in South Florida, in a highly populated suburb close to Miami, (about 20-30 min north), and I have never ever had problems with AT&T. I have an iPhone 3G S, and my data is always blazing fast, and I never ever drop calls. So, when the iPad comes out, I will be buying one, mainly because of my developing plans for it, and I will get 3G going on it, and it's going to be very nice. :)

Any hope that there's "one more thing" that was not mentioned (yet)? A hidden front-facing camera beneath the glass front that will enable video conferencing in a a future iPad (and iPhone) update?

I don't think that you should worry about iPad overwhelming AT&T network. WIFI only version will out sell 3G by a great margin.

Question is will the iPad overload Sprint and Verizons networks. I see a lot of MiFi users picking up a $499 iPad.

I don't see the iPad bothering the network at all. Most early buyers will be iPhone owners who can only use one device at a time. And with the iPad being data only its much easier load balance under heavy demands then voice calling.

Verizon must be a real PITA to partner with. I think that the most plausible reason why Apple doesn't have a Verizon version.

I think Apple just went to AT&T again because they are the only ones besides t mobile that support Micro SIMs.

If Apple really wants me to get an iPad, they should at least be more flexible and provide a built-in dual 3G/4G modem that works with all compatible providers of GSM and LTE. The FCC really needs to crack down on these exclusivity deals between large companies.