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Apple's tablet may use Verizon's 3G network
By siliconindia
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Wednesday, 06 January 2010, 18:24 IST
Bangalore: Apple's tablet will use Verizon's wireless data network to connect to the Internet when users are out of range of a Wi-Fi hotspot, a Wall Street Analyst today claimed that his sources were reporting.
"The tablet will be supported by multiple carriers," said Brian Marshall of Broadpoint AmTech, citing unnamed sources, who he said were close to the situation. "Definitely Verizon. I've been told that's a certainty."
The Wall Street Journal also reported about the clamor about an impending Apple tablet, saying that the device would be unveiled later this month but wouldn't ship until March. According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple has been working on two different material finishes for the tablet, which will sport a 10- or 11 inch screen.
Most are betting that Apple will introduce the tablet the last week of this month. What the tablet will include and what it will do is a mystery - no surprise considering that Apple is one of the most secretive companies in the U.S. But that hasn't stopped the rumor mills from cranking into high gear, nor analysts from speculating.
Richard Doherty, Director of technology at Envisioneering Group said that he doesn't expect the tablet to connect a 3G network, in large part because of the high-profile problems AT&T, Apple's exclusive U.S. carrier for the iPhone, has had keeping up with data demand. "We don't think the networks are up to it," said Doherty.
Marshall disagreed. "The tablet will connect to 3G," he said. "Not just wireless." How the tablet connects to the Internet will be crucial to its success, since media content, including books, TV shows and movies, will be one of Apple's biggest advantages over rivals who have, or will, introduce tablets or e-book readers of their own.
A Verizon spokeswoman declined to respond to Marshall's claim, citing company policy against commenting "on rumors or speculation. And we won't do that here."
