AT&T: Businesses get subsidized netbooks from Acer and HP

According to InformationWeek businesses that use AT&T will soon be offered subsidized netbooks from companies such as Acer and HP, these netbooks are said to have imbedded 3G modems. This move is said to be a push from AT&T for businesses to realize the potential of netbooks using mobile internet.

AT&T is partnering with CDW and is hoping to release the netbooks under two year mobile data contracts for around $199, the company is also said to be releasing the Panasonic Toughbook with integrated 3G modems.

AT&T is also said to be release the netbooks to customers who sign new deals for home DSL and mobile broadband. Verizon are also offering discounted Hp Mini’s for new mobile data customers.