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Verizon Wireless To Offer New iPad Friday

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. -- Verizon Wireless announced it will offer the new iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G nationwide on Friday, March 16.

Verizon Wireless will offer all models of iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G with a range of data plans that will allow customers to connect to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network with speeds up to 10 times faster than previously available on 3G.

Additionally, Verizon Wireless is supporting the Personal Hotspot feature of the new iPad so users can share their fast network connection with up to 5 other devices using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or USB.

The third generation iPad is a category defining mobile device that features a new Retina display, Apple's new A5X chip with quad-core graphics and a 5-megapixel iSight camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video.

It also still delivers the same all-day 10 hour battery life. Also, iPad with Wi-Fi + 4G is world-ready, allowing users to connect to fast networks worldwide when they travel.

Customers can buy the new iPad at all Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at verizonwireless.com/ipad beginning Friday, March 16. For complete details on pricing and availability please visit www.verizonwireless.com/ipad.

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