Remember when we told you that, due to the pent-up demand, limited-supply, first-come, first-served wording of announcements, there was a chance that the Verizon iPhone 4 preorders might sell out?
By 8 pm EST yesterday Verizon stopped taking preorders for the iPhone 4 from existing customers. Within two hours, Verizon sold more phones yesterday than any first day in in Verizon history. There were a huge amount of night owls and early birds who went online to be the first to get an iPhone from Verizon.
Verizon customers who ordered the iPhone 4 have reported that they have received notices that their order has shipped. They have also reported that their credit cards and accounts have been charged, which means the iPhones are being shipped. Some have gotten FedEx tracking numbers that show an arrival date of February 7.
If you call a Verizon store today, the recording says, "iPhone 4 enthusiasm for preorders has been overwhelming. We have sold out of the iPhone 4 for existing customer presales. You can still experience it when it becomes available in stores February 10."
Verizon stores and Apple stores will open at 7 am on February 10. Also noted in the news release is that iPhones would be available from Apple and Verizon Wireless online.
Remember when we also told you to take screenshots of your orders, just in case? Well there were a few glitches with customers receiving error messages, about which Verizon spokeswoman Brenda Raney said Verizon is trying to sort through these issues.
We'll keep you posted as to the best way to get a Verizon iPhone before February 10. The reviews of the Verizon iPhone 4 have been very positive, with most reviewers reporting great call quality and fewer dropped calls at Verizon.
Verizon has put many of its smartphones on sale. Today's deal of the day is a BlackBerry Storm 2 for $149.99.
Here are the rest of the sales:
2/5 Pantech Crux - free with new 2-year activation.
2/6 LG Ally - free with new 2-year activation.
2/7 BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 - free with new 2-year activation and data plan.
2/8 LG Vortex - free with new 2-year activation and data plan.
2/9 LG Cosmos Touch - free with new 2-year activation.
- Verizon's online exclusive deals.
- Verizon Wireless new products page.
- Verizon iPhone 4 How to Get Ordering Tips.
- Details, Times and Dates of Verizon iPhone 4 Sales through Apple, Verizon and Best. Buy.
"Yes, I can hear you now," is the phrase Verizon wants associated with its network and the iPhone. The latest Verizon commercial shows the beauty of the iPhone and the Verizon network. The commercial follows.