verizon , other carriers have been talking time idea of shared data plans allow users draw single monthly allotment of cellular data multiple mobile devices, same way family plans can share minutes among phones. while european carriers have led way in allowing users both iphone , ipad share single bucket of data, verizon , at&t have indicated working on similar workings verizon indicating last month such plans launch in 2012.
engadget reports verizon appears continuing make progress on shared data plans, offerings showing in employee training materials.u.s. carriers have far opted offer iphone under traditional postpaid service arrangements multi-year contracts locking in customers , enabling carriers offer subsidized pricing on hardware. conversely, ipad has been sold @ unsubsidized prices (with 3g models carrying $130 premium on wi-fi-only counterparts) data service offered on as-needed basis through contract-free data plans carry no activation fees.
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