| When the iPad initially launched, it needed no further | | | | arrangement with a major telecommunication provider |
| introduction as there were predecessors who had | | | | allows its user to purchase a no-contract 3G service. |
| done exceedingly well and paved the path for its | | | | In other words, you purchase 3G service based on |
| grand entry. Its network connection was via wireless | | | | amount of data per month. One plan is capped by a |
| connection which is pretty similar to offerings from | | | | specific amount of data whereas the other plan is |
| other notebooks. Since wireless connection relies on a | | | | based on unlimited data. This releases the user from |
| wireless infrastructure, it therefore became a bother | | | | the need to sign up for a long-term plan in order to |
| when none was available in the immediate vicinity. 3G, | | | | enjoy 3G service. In the event the maximum limit of |
| on the other hand, was more of an offering in the | | | | data is reached, the user can opt to purchase more |
| territory of mobile telephones. Hence, the brainchild of | | | | data or upgrade to the unlimited data option. Either |
| an iPad 3G was born by combining the wireless and | | | | way, the user is prompted with reminder messages on |
| the 3G in the same device. | | | | his iPad as usage nears the limit. |
| Although both networking functionalities are available in | | | | Since iPad 3G was newly launched in May this year to |
| this device, the user can opt to manually switch | | | | the American market, the availability of the above 3G |
| between either one depending on the network | | | | sign-up options is probably not yet extended to other |
| coverage of the area. Alternatively, the iPad 3G is able | | | | countries with 3G infrastructure as yet. In fact, this |
| to seamlessly switch without user intervention. | | | | device has already hit a shortage after the first week |
| As in most countries with iPad 3G infrastructure, the | | | | of sale. Once it is released to the international market, |
| user normally signs with an operator to subscribe to a | | | | perhaps a no-contract 3G service or short-term 3G |
| 3G plan or contract. In the United States, iPad's | | | | service plans of a similar nature will be made available. |