iPad will also go Verizon for 3G, says Bloomberg

In a brief article today, Bloomberg cites Verizon CFO Francis Shammo as saying that the iPad will be offered in a 3G version designed to work on the company's CDMA network. No timeframe was cited for the new model.

The existing iPad 3G only works with GSM networks, so this would necessarily be a different hardware config. Verizon already sells the WiFi-only iPad bundled with a MiFi portable hotspot. Customers leaning toward the iPhone on Verizon's network will also be able to share the phone's 3G connection with their WiFi iPad or other devices, unlike AT&T's setup where only a single computer can tether to the iPhone at a time.

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Jack Chance

As a New Yorker, whenever i see headlines like this i wonder, for a split second, why Mayor Bloomberg is being quoted on technology news.

January 12 2011 at 5:08 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Marmaduke

"unlike AT&T's setup where only a single computer can tether to the iPhone at a time."

Its not AT&T's, but gsm iPhones setup

That said, hopefully this feature comes also to gsm iPhones, at least those which are unlocked

January 11 2011 at 4:05 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Randy

Um, no. The iphone 4 on at&t is perfectly capable of being wifi hotspot. at&t just doesn't want it's customers to do that so that they can charge your $40/month for tethering.

Also, bear in mind, that the CDMA no simultaneous talking & data applies here, Which means that if you're actively using the hotspot and you get a phone call, your connection will drop.

January 11 2011 at 5:10 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

donavoncade

Omg. I would have never guessed! -_-

January 11 2011 at 3:41 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply