AT&T has announced it will soon offer Modio Smartcases to the Apple iPad Mini and Apple iPad Air tablets.
The case serves as a mobile hotspot for WiFi-only versions of the iPad and allows them to connect to AT&T’s LTE 4G network when out of WiFi range. The case includes a large battery that provides for 10 hours of continuous LTE 4G web browsing and provides addition storage through a microSD memory card slot.
AT&T said the LTE 4G service can be added to existing Mobile Share plans. AT&T typically charges $10 per month to add tablet access to accounts, but didn’t specify if that rate will be available to case owners. The case will first be available for the iPad Mini, Mini 2, and Mini 3, followed by the iPad Air and Air 2.
AT&T didn’t say how much the case will cost. Apple sells LTE-equipped iPads for $130 more than the WiFi-only models.
