The Verizon iPad

Verizon is selling the iPad and AT&T is no longer the exclusive carrier of Apple products. On October 28th, Verizon began offering the iPad with an optional mobile WiFi device, called “MiFi.” Now, Verizon is ready to promote their Apple affiliation to the public.

A new commercial from Verizon has been released which should be focusing on the idea that you can avoid huge data charges by using their mobile “MiFi” device wherever you are. But the commercial doesn’t really hit that fact hard, focusing more on the mobility of the Verizon iPad. The commercial shows a man using an iPad in his home, then his house disappears and he is suddenly using it near the edge of cliff without a problem.

The Verizon iPad’s most exciting feature is the addition of a stand-alone WiFi device that will access the Verizon 3G network and use it to provide internet access, instead of paying for direct 3G access. Will that be enough to persuade Verizon customers to pick up the expensive device?

Here’s the commercial; let us know what you think: