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Verizon iPad tethering...on new iPad only or iPad 2 as well?
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So if I have verizon plan on my iphone, I can tether it to my ipad for free (3rd generation)???
Do I have to buy verizon ipad to do this or can I just buy the wifi one and jailbreak it???
No, you can tether a device to your Verizon iPad's data connection.
Obviously you need a Verizon iPad because it needs a data service.
ok but I don't have to pay monthly fee b/c I'm relying on iphones connection, right?
No, NOT right.
The new iPad ("iPad 3") can become a WiFi hotspot (Mobile Hotspot) and then other devices (such as a smartphone, laptop computer, or other tablet) can use the new iPad's connection to the internet wirelessly through WiFi. To do that, you MUST be paying for a data connection from your new iPad to the internet.
I spoke with Verizon reps and AT&T reps about this today. The Verizon rep confirmed that the new iPad's mobile hotspot feature will be available (for no additional charge) on all of their pre-paid iPad data plans. The AT&T rep said he believed the new iPad's mobile hotspot feature would ONLY be available if you pay for the 5GB for $50 plan (he said it's 3GB for $30 PLUS $20 to tether with an additional 2GB, so, 5GB total for $50).
Mark
oh this isn't that convenient lol. B/c people obviously have 3g or 4g network on your phone and then it would nice not to have to pay for monthly on your ipad also.
well not getting 4g on new ipad now.
well not getting 4g on new ipad now.