Sorry to go off topic...
Isn't the iPad already unlocked when you buy it? Someone told me you can use any GSM micro sim that has a data plan on the 3G iPad. True?
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Yes, AFAIK iPad is sold factory unlocked no matter where you purchase from my experience of GSM in the UK. I have a data plan with Orange, but have had my friends O2 SIM in it one day to test for a few seconds.
Verizon is obviously a different kettle of fish, and one which us Europeans don't have to worry about!