iPhone 4 will be available through Verizon starting in February

Verizon has acquired the right to sell the iPhone starting February 10 with pre-orders beginning on February 3, the company announced this morning in one of the worst-kept secrets since the Beatles appeared on iTunes. The iPhone will connect to the CDMA network and will be $199 for the 16GB model and $299 for the 32GB model (with a 2-year contract and required data plan, of course). The big news? A mobile hotspot is included, allowing you to connect up to five devices through the iPhone.

The talks began in 2008, when the two companies began to discuss bringing over the iPhone over for the CDMA network, and indeed the release of the iPad on the carrier last year was proof of the iPhone's imminent arrival.

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Source: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/splash/iphone.jsp

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Dorian

So, from reading on the Verizon website, the mobile hotspot thing is a free pre-installed app from Verizon. Previously, this type of app was not allowed on the iphone, correct? So does this mean that Apple is giving the thumbs up on this type of app, and that these types of apps will be available in the app store before long? But I guess that would also require an approval from att...hmmm...ultimately, I think competition could prove to be a blessing.

January 11 2011 at 12:03 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

TheCastro

Too bad you have to pay extra for the hotspot.

January 11 2011 at 11:50 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

macbookprouser

Countdown to "Verizon's Network Sucks" avalanche...

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January 11 2011 at 11:47 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Benjamin

This is just like in halo when they added the new features to give you extra abilities. I can't wait to see what president Obama is going to do for our country! iPhones for cricket ?

January 11 2011 at 11:45 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Jeff B.

Did it ever occur to you that there is a time and a place for political discussion? Speaking for myself although I don't think I am alone, I don't give a crap what you think of Obama nor any other politician and kindly quit polluting forums with your political shout-outs and mental flotsam.

January 11 2011 at 12:09 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

matoda

Anyone else have a problem w/ no being able to receive data while using the phone? The hotspot is great, but not being able to use the internet while on the phone is a big issue for me.

January 11 2011 at 11:42 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Eric

I spend a lot of time on Mobile Hotspot with my Pre Plus, and sometimes it's annoying not to have an Internet connection when I get a call, but usually only when it's an annoying call to begin with.

If you're using the Internet and phone for business, I can see how it might be a problem.

January 12 2011 at 1:06 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Marc

The competition should work in our favor. Hopefully, ATT will go back and give unlimited data to the newer iPhone users and perhaps free tethering/wi-fi hot spot.

Im sticking with ATT for now since Verizon coverage at my home is spotty and I like to be able to make phone calls and still have internet access at the same time while on 3G.

January 11 2011 at 11:42 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Dave

Apple has removed references of the white iPhone on their website too. Including in the Gallery and a new updated specs page

January 11 2011 at 11:39 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Tim

... and the iPhone 5 will be available in June.

Probably not a good idea to purchase a iPhone for Verizon now. Probably best to wait.

January 11 2011 at 11:38 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Singulariter

Make it a 4G hotspot and I'm all yours.

January 11 2011 at 11:35 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

W Park

The big reason I gave for not switching before my contract was up was the wifi hotspot issue and it seems Apple understood it to be a big deal as well. Agree -it eats up battery life, but it is well worth it!

My Droid 2 will have to stay on its best behavior if it's going to stay on my belt. It freezes and lags as it multitasks and checks the internet constantly. To make it work well, you have to remove all the apps and keep it stripped down. The only other reason keeping me from switching in February is iPhone 5, and the cost of switching before the upgrade period comes due.

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