Taking the plunge and buying an iPad 2 with wifi and 3G.

[Wildfire]

After doing an Apple "chat" I found out that if I want to buy an iPad 2 from them online, it will come without a micro sim card. Since I live in the country, I don't care to drive 30 miles to the next AT&T store to get one. With Verizon I was told that I had to call them first to be able to connect. What's the matter with these people? I buy online because it's a lot more convenient.

When I bought my Kindle last year with wifi and 3G, I could get online without trouble and order books, etc.

Anyway, the Chat person at AT&T had an Indian name but he answered ALL my question and I decided to buy an iPad 2 directly from them.


With the 2GB data plan for $25 and $10 for each additional GB I should be able to survive.
Since there's no wifi or BB where I live (you hear me Obama?) I'm using a Virgin Mobile BB modem with the now extinct unlimited data plan for $40 a month whenever I want to. Need to top off every month. I got one bar and speeds from 230 Kbps to 1 Mbps according to my Windows Task Manager.

I hope the iPad will be as "fast" even though I don't know what the AT&T signal will be. But then I have a chance to return it within 15 days.
Question: Those of you who have iPad2 with 2GB data what do you pay over and above the $25/month?

 

[leelai]

Hi and welcome to the Forum!

I can't help you with your question as I live in Australia but sit tight and someone will.

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[Wildfire]

Thanks for replying. I checked around and although I'll find out for sure when I see the bill, it seems that with fees and all the extra charges these hyenas add, there will be a 20% surcharge so that the $25/mo for 2GB will actually amount to $30. What happened to Truth in Advertising. The problem in the USA is the lack of competition...

 

[helix2000]

There are some apps that will not download via 3G but looks for Wifi connection. The Ipad will give you a message about needing the Wifi link for an app. Good luck with your new IPAD. Verizon does not use a sim card while AT&T does. Verizon should have said they activate the unit prior to sending it out. AT&T could use the business. LOL. Again good luck. You should be able to check the data coverage on the AT&T website.

 

[Kaykaykay]

Thanks for replying. I checked around and although I'll find out for sure when I see the bill, it seems that with fees and all the extra charges these hyenas add, there will be a 20% surcharge so that the $25/mo for 2GB will actually amount to $30. What happened to Truth in Advertising. The problem in the USA is the lack of competition...

It can depend on whether you buy a pre-paid or post-paid data plan.

I've had grandfathered monthly unlimited from AT&T since April 2010 (debut of iPad 1) and have never paid a cent over the advertised $29.99. It's billed automatically monthly, until I decide to cancel.

 

[Wildfire]

It can depend on whether you buy a pre-paid or post-paid data plan.

I've had grandfathered monthly unlimited from AT&T since April 2010 (debut of iPad 1) and have never paid a cent over the advertised $29.99. It's billed automatically monthly, until I decide to cancel.

Too bad they don't offer that anymore. Mine will be billed automatically too unless I cancel. Here's hoping...