Terrible. This from the company that believed in choice. Take off the blue jeans and put on a suit.

I like it

Good Pricing and Excellent AT&T Service !

That's my guess on how they're positioning it as only costing $30 a month, but maybe the $130 additional cost somehow covers that.

And Verizon still has no users of its extensive 3G network, but this does provide the opportunity to expand their coverage into the vast ocean areas. There's an ark for that!

The real question is - can you use your existing data plan along with the iPad, or does it require a separate purchase? (i.e., can you get a duplicate microSIM card from AT&T for your existing iPhone account).

My guess - NO.

It sounds like it is just a streamlined model for the data service. Whatever way you slice it that is a KILLER deal for data service. I highly doubt Verizon would have been willing to go that low...just look at their trends with their ETF's to cover "network costs". While it is only one carrier I think the consumer still wins here with no-contract data at half the price you would normally pay.

Hahah, yes yes yes! I told you guys. Verizon is no where near Apple now. I believe this is the wiesist choice, and smartest. This is obviously a clue that iPhone isn't coming to Verizon! Happy birthcrap for you Verizon fan boys!! you can go suck it. And congratulations Apple, you now have my blessing!