When will Verizon Get the iPhone

Since its release in June 2010, the Apple iPhone 4 has taken the world by storm, roping in 1.7 million customers in just three days after release. Till date, AT&T has been the sole cell phone service provider of the iPhone in the GSM or SIM card based cell phone arena. That picture is going to change very soon with the launch of Verizon iPhone with CDMA based communication technology and many new features. There have been a lot of rumors regarding Verizon launching the iPhone 4 in the market. With the Verizon iPhone release data and price announced recently, you can be assured that the wait is over. Let us see when is the CDMA based iPhone 4 being released by Verizon and at what price is it offering the phone that, changes everything again!

When Will Verizon Get the iPhone 4?

After many months of speculation and suspense, the cat is finally out of the box. The exclusivity of AT&T as the only iPhone carrier will be over next week, as Verizon will start the pre-ordering of its Apple iPhone 4 (CDMA version) on February 3, 2011, for existing customers, on a first come first serve basis.

The official release of the Verizon Apple iPhone 4 is slated for February 10, 2011. This was finally announced in a press meeting by Verizon on January 11, 2011, which brought an end to rumors about its iPhone launch.

So the iPhone will now be available as a CDMA phone. Trade analysts estimate a huge volume of sale for the Verizon iPhone 4, which may eclipse the sales volume of AT&T's iPhone. The sales may well go past 11 million within nine to ten months after release in 2011.

Verizon iPhone 4 Price

Now that you know about the Verizon iPhone release date, you must naturally be curious about the price of these CDMA based iPhones. There are two separate price ranges, based on whether or not you opt for a contract with AT&T.

If you opt for a 2 year Verizon contract, the 16 GB model of the iPhone will cost you $199.99. If you go for the 32 GB model of the Verizon iPhone it will cost you $299.99 with a two year contract. In case you do not want to enter into a contract, the phone will be sold to you at the retail price, which is $749.99 for the 32GB model and $649.99 for the 16GB iPhone 4.

Personally, I think that the contract based price is a more reasonable choice for any Verizon customer. The features of the iPhone 4 remain the same as those offered by the AT&T version. This Verizon version will include a facility to convert your iPhone into a Wi-Fi hotspot, along with other features. For details about Verizon Wireless subscription plans, you are requested to visit their official website.

For more information regarding the sale of the Verizon iPhone 4, I suggest that you visit the Verizon Wireless website, which has a detailed list of FAQs regarding it. Don't forget to check out the Verizon Wireless Trade In program, which can help you get value for the old phone that you trade for the Verizon iPhone 4. I repeat that existing Verizon Wireless customers have the option of pre-ordering the iPhone 4 around February 3, 2011. For new customers, the sale of the CDMA based Verizon iPhone 4 will begin from February 10, 2011. Be prepared!