• Boy Genius Report, Wednesday, June 2, 2010 1 PM

Verizon Wireless is currently testing Apple iPad devices on its network, reports the Boy Genius Report, citing "highly placed sources." Boy Genius has been told that the model Verizon is testing is a CDMA-compatible device, and while 4G technology is likely, the mobile blog wasn't able to independently confirm its existence.

"It would appear like the gates of heaven have opened, as we're probably going to see not only an iPhone but also iPad on Verizon very soon, huh?" Wishful thinking, perhaps, but Verizon subscribers have shown their readiness for the iPhone. Indeed, nearly 17% of the carrier's customers would upgrade to an iPhone, according to a recent research note from Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty, citing an Alphawise U.S. consumer iPhone survey. "There is substantial pent up iPhone demand within the Verizon installed base as 16.8 percent of Verizon subscribers said they are 'very likely' to purchase an iPhone if offered on the Verizon Network," Huberty wrote.

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