iPad News: Best Buy Offers Free 3G & 4G routers with iPad Bundles

Posted Dec 24, 2010 at 11:45AM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: iPad News Tags: apple, ios, mifi, news, tablet

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Retail chain Best Buy has a great deal for last-minute shoppers who have put off buying an iPad. Starting Sunday, Best Buy is offering a free 3G or 4G MiFi device from AT&T, Verizon or Sprint with the purchase of a Wi-Fi iPad. Models available are the MiFi on AT&T, a Fivespot on Verizon or an Overdrive on Sprint, and each router can support up to five wireless devices. This is quite a bargain since the MiFi bundle from Verizon sells for $130. Of course, you do have to sign up with the chosen carrier for two years. The deal is good only in stores, and not available online.

Best Buy seems to have had a good season as far as the iPad is concerned since some models are backordered and can’t be delivered in time for Christmas. On one hand, this package is cheaper than the 3G service from AT&T or the MiFi plans available from the individual carriers. But you’re still stuck with a two-year plan at a time when new technology could produce much cheaper choices before the contract is up. The MiFi giveaway ends January 2.

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