IPad2 3G Data Plan with Verizon

I'm really looking forward to purchasing the new iPad 2 when it's released on the 11th. I was leaning toward the WiFi + 3G version with Verizon as the carrier because Verizon has a larger footprint in the U.S. and I'm already a Verizon customer.
However, I spoke with a customer service rep at Verizon a couple of days ago who suggested that Verizon would be charging an initial $35 activation fee. She also said that if you canceled the data plan and decided to re-active 3G service at a later time, there would be an additional $35 for reactivating the service if the service had been turned off for 6 months or longer.
I had only planned on using the 3G service when I travel and in those rare instances when I'm not near a Wifi hotspot - neither of which happens very often. I want the flexibility of being able to purchase a month of 3G service when needed without a contract, but a $35 activation/reactivation fee is a a deal-killer for me. I'm really hoping that the Verizon rep was misinformed and that what she told me was incorrect.
Can anyone confirm that Verizon is really going to charge a $35 activation/reactivation fee with their iPad 2 data plans? Does AT&T charge a similar fee?

have the same concerns about activation / reactivation fees.. went to AT&T store and the Verizon store..also spoke to reps on phone...as best I can find out is that AT&T WILL NOT charge activation or reactivation fees whereas Verizon WILL charge these fees....only specific I could not get from any Verizon rep was how long the 3G service would have to be off before they charged another reactivation fee
find it hard to believe that Verizon is actually doing this considering the imense competition for the Ipad2 between these carriers...
looks like AT & T even though I currently have 3 phones with Verizon...

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