14 DAY TRIAL // Starting today, many mobile phone users in the United States can enjoy a dream come true, as the Apple iPhone is made available for purchase on Verizon Wireless' airwaves for the general public, regardless the operator customers have at the moment. Announced during a press event held about a month ago, the Verizon iPhone 4 arrives on shelves with CDMA connectivity, and is set to be put on sale today via Verizon's stores, through Apple, and at retail partners.
Of course, the handset is also on present on the wireless carrier's online store, as well as on Apple's website, so that users can make a purchase from the comfort of their homes too.
Verizon already announced plans to open its stores at 7:00 a.m. today, February 10th, 2011, for the release of iPhone 4, and its partner retailers also unveiled similar plans.
Today, Best Buy Mobile's stores in the United States will be opened at 7:00 a.m. for those interested in the purchase of a new iPhone 4 on Verizon's network.
In addition to being able to make the purchase from Verizon's retail stores too, customers can also head to Apple's locations for that, and to select Walmart stores (over 600 of them would sell the Verizon iPhone 4).
Two iPhone 4 models would be made available for purchase at Big Red, including a 16 GB model, and a 32Gb variant.
The contract price tag for the device was set at $199.99 for the 16GB iteration, and at $299.99 for the 32GB flavor. Both variants would require the signing of a two-year contract agreement with the wireless services provider.
Verizon announced that those who would like to take full advantage of the features and capabilities of the iPhone 4 should subscribe to a Nationwide Talk plan or a Nationwide Talk and Text plan, along with an unlimited Email and Web data plan.
The Nationwide Talk plan starts at $39.99 per month for 450 minutes, while the Nationwide Talk and Text plan begins at $59.99 for 450 minutes and includes unlimited text, picture and video messaging. The unlimited Email and Web data plan is priced at $29.99 per month.
“Customers will also enjoy the new Personal Hotspot capability paired with a 3G Mobile Hotspot plan to use iPhone 4 to connect up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. The 3G Mobile Hotspot plan is $20 per month for 2 GB,” Verizon announced.