Report: Carriers to Subsidized iPads for 2-Year 3G Contracts
The first signs of how the iPad will be handled internationally are appearing, including talk of carrier subsidies. Months before Apple said it will announce international deals for the tablet, one carrier is already planning to sell subsidized iPads requiring two-year 3G contracts.
Hutchison Australia reportedly will begin offering the iPad with a $455 (333 Euro) rebate when customers sign-up for a two-year contract offering 5GB of data for $41, or 30 Euro.
When Apple announced the iPad in January, it said only Wi-Fi would be available through March, after which a 3G version would be available.
- Via 9to5Mac
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