Vodafone: Ready for the iPad
There is no doubt that the Apple iPad is one of the most impressive devices that has been launched this year (and its only February), and with the 3G hungry tablet getting ready to feed when it comes out, it all becomes a question of which network operators are prepared to handle the load. The tablet comes with a 9.7 inch capacitive touch screen with multi touch support, a 1GHz A4 processor and it functions as a gaming device, an eBook reader and a mini workstation.
In the United States, major network operator AT&T has been determined to be unable to meet the projected 3G network demands of combined iPhone and iPad users. The story in the UK however, is slightly different. Major network operator Vodafone UK is expressing plenty of interest in the coming Apple Tablet and according to recent reports, their 3G network is up to the challenge.
While both Vodafone and AT&T have iPhone users among their subscribers, it was only until recently that Vodafone started offering the device (due to a two year exclusive deal by Apple and O2), thus, the current number of iPhone subscribers on the network are pretty low. O2 however, still has over 2 million iPhone users –which contribute to the 3G congestion.
As to whether the volume of 3G users would eventually pan out in a more even distribution among the networks still remains to be seen; the current status of the two major networks shows distinctly that Vodafone has the better offer. So far, no talks between Apple and Vodafone have been confirmed, but it is only a matter of time before they start looking for a network operator to offer the tablet.
For the full details on Vodafone UK’s excitement for the upcoming Apple iPad, go to the Guardian UK.
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