Apple’s new iPad will be launching early next month. It will be coming out in two basic forms: a cellular version and a WiFi version. The cellular version will launch with AT&T support, but that doesn’t preclude other carriers from pushing the iPad.  All major carriers support WiFi hotspots in addition to their cellular data networks. FierceWireless just published a very insightful article about how Verizon may try to exploit the WiFi capabilities of the iPad to gain new customers. It’s worth the read.

Rumor Mill: Verizon seizing on iPad launch as an opportunity