Pre-orders have begun for the long-awaited Apple iPhone 4 for the Verizon network. Existing customers have begun placing their pre-orders on both the Apple Store and through Verizon. Traffic on the Verizon site just ahead of its launch was making it difficult to load its page due to the high demand.
The first reviews for the iPhone 4 on Verizon’s EVDO Revision A 3G network have been extremely favorable. Reviewers have noted that the call experience is much more consistent and reliable than on AT&T’s network.
On the down side, because Verzon’s network is CDMA-based, it does not have the ability to simultaneously access data and make phone calls as users can on AT&T’. Most reviewers have not suggested that this is a major issue.
Pricing and Availability
iPhone 4 on the Verizon Wireless network is priced at $199.99 for the 16 GB iPhone 4 or $299.99 for the 32 GB iPhone 4 with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers can go to www.verizonwireless.com/iphone to order their iPhone 4.
To enjoy all the features of their new iPhone 4 smartphone, customers can subscribe to a Nationwide Talk plan (beginning at $39.99 for 450 minutes) or a Nationwide Talk and Text plan (beginning at $59.99 and includes unlimited text, picture and video messaging) as well as an unlimited Email and Web data plan, available for $29.99 per month. The iPhone 4 also gives customers a unique 3G Mobile Hotspot feature that can power up to 5 devices over Wi-Fi. The 3G Mobile Hotspot plan is $20 per month for 2 GB.
