This is really a pain for those that travel, commute, or use the iPad outside of their home Wi-Fi environment and depend on 3G data -- which is probably a lot of people that bought the 3G iPad 2. I am hoping Apple comes up with a solution soon, either software or hardware."

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Another Verizon iPad 2 user quipped, "Never thought I'd be sorry I left AT&T."

Apple issued a statement regarding the matter, and said, "We are aware that a small number of iPad 2 customers have experienced connectivity issues with the Verizon 3G network and we are investigating it." Apple didn't say more than that.

Verizon-compatible iPad 2 owners who are experiencing this problem should return/exchange their device if they are in the initial 14-day period of ownership. These returns/exchanges would be covered under Apple's normal sales policies. Verizon Wireless hasn't said if it is mirroring Apple's 14-day return period, or its own 30-day return period. Verizon iPad 2 owners who are between the 14- and 30-day mark should give Verizon Wireless a call to see about making an exchange.

The problem does not appear to be affecting the AT&T or Wi-Fi variants of the iPad 2.

A separate report Monday claims that iOS 4.3.2, which should be available within a few weeks, will solve the connectivity problems. The update is also reported to patch a glitch in the FaceTime software, plug some security holes, and eradicate several other bugs. Apple has not confirmed this report.