The wait for the iPhone from Verizon is finally over. We received the official news release from Verizon Wireless with more details on the preorder and buying process for iPhone 4 Verizon customers. Apple will also be selling the Verizon iPhone 4 online and in stores. Best Buy also announced it will be selling the Verizon iPhone in stores.
"Verizon Wireless has set aside a limited quantity of iPhone 4 smartphones solely for existing customers. Orders will be shipped to arrive on or before Feb. 10," stated the news release.
There is a chance that some lucky customers will get their iPhone 4 before February 10. Since the Verizon iPhone 4 goes on presale at 3 am EST, 12 am PST tonight, we've listed some tips we learned from previous iPhone sales events and sell-outs of Droid smartphones for our readers.
Update 02/03/11 - We've reviewed all the reviews and comparisons for the Verizon iPhone 4 Review of Reviews.
iPhone 4 on the Verizon Wireless network is priced at $199.99 for the 16GB iPhone 4 or $299.99 for the 32GB iPhone 4 with a new two-year customer agreement. A $29.99 unlimited data plan is required, and there are choices of voice plans starting at $39.99 a month. You can also buy the 3G mobile hotspot plan that is $20 per month for 2GB.
Apple will start taking orders on February 9 for the Verizon iPhone 4,
which you can pickup at an Apple Retail Store the next day and get
"Personal Setup," or have it sent to you. You can also order a Verizon iPhone 4
from Apple any time after that. Verizon iPhone 4 handsets will also be
sold on a first-come first-serve basis starting at 7 am February 10
from Apple Stores.
There's a note that says "All orders are subject to
availability." Whether you order from Apple or Verizon, shipping is
free.
We've got a call out to Verizon to get more details of the order
process. If you are already a Verizon customer, it may be easier for you
to log in to your account to order an iPhone 4, which requires less data entry.
Best Buy also announced that it will sell Verizon iPhones, starting on the launch date of February 10 in Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile specialty stores.
iPhone 4
features a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, HD video recording,
Apple's A4 chip, a 3-axis gyro, and a beautiful glass and stainless
steel design like no other mobile phone. iPhone 4 also comes
with iOS 4, which includes multitasking, folders, Game Center, AirPlay
and AirPrint wireless printing. iPhone 4 customers have access to the
Apple App Store with more than 300,000 apps. The iPhone 4 also features a high resolution 940x640-pixel (326 pixels per square inch) retina display.
First-look reviews of the iPhone 4 were positive. Verizon holiday
phone buyers are eligible for a $200 gift card when paying full price for the iPhone 4.
- Verizon's online exclusive deals.
- Verizon Wireless new products page.
- Along
with free shipping, there's an added bonus if you order online from
Verizon using the Wireless and Mobile News coupon-link - get an Instant Phone Rebate Only Available with Online Purchases.