An iPad service plan costs around $29.99 a month, depending on where you live and how you plan on using your iPad. You will have to consider Wifi, data plans, 3G, etc.
There are about 3 or 4 places that offer IPad data plans. You could check your local AT&T or Verizon's service and request the iPad data plan for your iPad.
Using Ipad data plans is how many can surf the internet from this device. Once they have signed up for such a plan, it will be added to their monthly bill. There may be bandwidth restrictions, so it is crucial that you understand what your data plan limits are each month.
Yes, AT&T does offer special plans for iPads. You'll want to get a special iPad data plan through them otherwise unless you find yourself a good wifi spot, I think. Otherwise you won't be able to access the internet or download things on your iPad.
A new iPad will work with 4G LTE in the US. You will want to get a micro-SIM for a US-based data plan to keep the costs down.
An iPad (£399) Kindle (£89)
According to jailbreak the nee ipad 3 costs $316
AT&T was the first mobile phone provider to offer Apple products. The iPad 2 purchased through AT&T also comes with ability to buy a data plan package. AT&T's offers several data plan packages, with such features as no long-term contracts. The most popular plans purchased by customers include 250MB of data for $14.99 per month, 3GB of data for $30 per month and 5GB of data for $50. Other plans are available for individuals who need more data usage.
Your electricity to charge it, your wi-fi at home or work or whatever, the cost of any apps, songs, books and movies you purchase, and possibly the data connection plan if you have a 3G or 4G LTE iPad.
The new I pad costs AU $539
iPads are an excellent piece of electronic equipment to have, but the cost can be prohibitive for many. If you cannot afford the upfront price of an iPad, you may want to consider an iPad plan if you want an iPad now but cannot pay for it. These plans work like finance plans for other purchases like cars and houses; just pay a monthly rate until you pay off your iPad.
No you dont need a data plan unless you get the 3G iPad.