The deadline has already passed for Verizon customers, who bought a smartphone over the holidays, to return their smartphones (January 15th). You do have 30 days from the actual date of purchase to return the smartphone if you want to buy the new Verizon iPhone 4. Late holiday shoppers who didn't buy their smartphone until December 24 have a few days left to return their phone.
Update 02/03/11 - We've reviewed all the reviews and comparisons for the Verizon iPhone 4 Review of Reviews.
Update 02/2/11: Verizon has announced that all preordered iPhone 4 smartphones will be shipped to arrive on or before Feb. 10.
Verizon has posted an other option at the Verizon iPhone FAQ. If you bought a Verizon feature phone or smartphone between 11/26/2010 and 1/10/2011, you can get a $200 Visa debit card if you return the phone you bought and also buy an IPhone 4 at full retail price ($649.99 or $749.99 ) by February 28.
The two hundred dollar debit card brings the price town to $449.99 and $549.99 while the price is
$199.99 for the 16GB model and $299.99 for the 32GB model with a new 2-year agreement. For non-Math majors it will cost an additional $250 to
change to the iPhone 4 earlier than when your contract expires. You'll have to decide for yourself if it is worth it.
Verzion must be expected a great demand for the iPhone 4 because the FAQ notes "iPhone 4 will be available for pre-order to Verizon Wireless customers
only on a 'first come, first serve' basis via VerizonWireless.com, on
or around February 3rd 2011 - details to be confirmed a week prior by
Verizon Wireless."
Verizon ended its "New Every Two" program with credits of $30-$100 with the purchase of new phone on January 15.
There is good news for those who are eligible for an upgrade. "If you are currently eligible for an annual upgrade, the standard $20
early upgrade fee will be waived for customers purchasing iPhone 4 until
the end of March."
The FAQ question and answer follows.
I just purchased a new smartphone during the holiday season, but if I knew that iPhone 4 was going to be available soon I would have waited. What are my options now?
Current Verizon customers who purchased and activated new smartphones, feature phones or certified pre-owned phones between 11/26/2010, and 01/10/2011, are eligible to receive up to a $200 Visa debit card when they purchase an iPhone 4 at full retail price by 02/28/2011 and return their existing phone. Note: This offer is only available on consumer accounts with five lines or less, who are purchasing iPhone 4 through Verizon Wireless retail stores, telesales, or through verizonwireless.com.
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