[jdavis530]

Well its official, Verizon just announced the launch of the iPhone 4 on their network.

[jdavis530]

$199 for the 16GB, $299 for 32GB -- mobile hotspot included! Up to 5 devices.

[kch50428]

$199 for the 16GB, $299 for 32GB -- mobile hotspot included! Up to 5 devices.

That is bleeping awesome - mobile hotspot!!!

[ddnichols7]

So on the mobile hotspots normally we are to pay for it correct? And with the iphone we wont?

[Joe..Cool]

So on the mobile hotspots normally we are to pay for it correct? And with the iphone we wont?

Normally you do, but who knows it may be included with a higher price data plan you have to pay for the iPhone.

[ddnichols7]

have they announced the price plans?

[kch50428]

I think it remains to be seen if the Mobile Hotspot is included with the data plan, or an added feature cost... The last Palm devices on Verizon included the hotspot for no extra fee. If it's included... awesome!

[kch50428]

have they announced the price plans?

Price plans should be nothing different than Verizon does now - my voice plan + $30/month data is what I pay on my BB Tour.

[ddnichols7]

Im just happy they have finally announced it, all these jackwaghons on these forums that say it aint comming, there is no way it will be here. Well Its here jackwagons so keep it shut and deal with your crappy service elsewhere......Ha...

[cardfan]

Of course you'll pay through nose for it. Probably 30 a month It'll be slow verizon 3G though and can't make calls while using it. Better to
be on att and jb.

[cellphonejedi]

11:11am My Droid Fascinate got very sad because it knows its about to be replaced...lol

[paulcb]

And, with Verizon CDMA, you won't be able to talk and use data at the same time.

[kch50428]

Of course you'll pay through nose for it. Probably 30 a month It'll be slow verizon 3G though and can't make calls while using it. Better to be on att and jb.

$30/month data is what smart phone users already pay on Verizon... no big deal.

Simultaneous voice & data: Another red-herring, not a deal breaker as CDMA smart phone phone users have lived with that and those who truly need that have data solutions at their disposal that don't involve their smartphone.

[bmxfreak995]

just threw my blackberry bold out the window..

[cevmkv]

i am so excited they finally announced the verizon iphone, i had th OG iphone and the 3g, but i left for verizon because my service sucked...now ill be able to dump my droid for the iphone!!

[BrindawithanI]

just threw my blackberry bold out the window..

Awwww! Poor Bold! Even though I LOVE LOVE LOVE my iPhone 4, I could never be mean to a BlackBerry!

[anon4705193]

I thought I read $99 for 16G and $199 for 32G. Could be a moron though. However, I am excited. Had the BB Storm for 1.5 years waiting for this to finally occur. Yes, I still have a Storm ;-(

I think that was a typo, on Verizon's website it says starting at $199, and the annoucement I read today said $199/16G $299/32G. I still have the Storm 1 as well, can't wait to get rid of it.

[ChrisGonzales90]

chances are you will pay extra for the hotspot. I mean, why would you pay a high price for a data plan that includes mobile hotspot if you are not gonna use it.

I say around $30 a month, maybe less if they want to stay competive (Sprint's hotspot phones cost an additional $30 a month for the hot spot feature and some phones, like my EVO can do up to 8 devices)

[Joe..Cool]

Here you go guys a video of hands on from Engadget.com.

Looks like it's running a newer verison of software, 4.2.5