Call it "attack of the IP-connected non-phones." OK, so that's a bad description. But we're going to see lots and lots of devices coming that are effectively mobile Internet access tools (or some version thereof) and aren't phones. The connectivity issue just has to be worked out.

The model is Kindle, with Sprint's EVDO network built into the proposition. You don't pay for access. Verizon has just said that the company is going to do something similar with third party devices:

Verizon Wireless is poised to have rivals of Amazon's popular electronic Kindle reader use its network to download material such as books and newspapers wirelessly, according to an executive for the wireless service provider . . .

Now Verizon Wireless has certified 29 wireless devices that can run on its network but are sold by independent vendors. So far these are mostly business specific devices such as tracking devices and healthcare products.But this ebook reader support will quickly move to other devices as well. 

This ebook reader support will quickly move to other devices as well. 

Early devices that also point the way include a prototype Android tablet and a watchphone from LG. The pre-existing Chumby is another such device, although it's not intended to be mobile.

I've talked for a long time about a "two device scenario" where people carry non-phones (e.g., iPod Touch) for mobile Internet access. The examples mentioned above are only the beginning of a broad range of mobile consumer devices that offer some version of Internet access on the go and ride on third party telco or other networks.