Verizon Will Finally Carry the Apple iPhone 4 [Confirmed] [Update x1]

Verizon today announced that it will finally be carrying the Apple iPhone 4 at a press event in New York City.

"Today we're partnering with a giant of the industry, and that's Apple."

"Our relationship with Apple has developed over the last two years. In 2008 we started talking about bringing the iPhone to a CDMA network. We spent a year testing."

"Late in 2010 we started offering the iPad... today, we are extremely gratified to announce that the iPhone 4 will be available early next month."

Lowell Macadam brings Apple's Tim Cook on stage to speak about the device.

"We're incredibly pleased to give Verizon's customers the choice we've been waiting for. We've designed an iPhone 4 which connects to the CDMA network -- and it has all the features that you'd expect. Like FaceTime. Features like Apple's stunning Retina Display."

Dan Dee talks about the launch details.

"Wireless customers have been asking for the iPhone on Verizon -- and we're excited to offer this to existing and new customers. I want to tell you how dedicated we are to launch this. Our employees are ready, we've been scaling our shipping systems. We've been scaling our inventory systems."

"On February 3rd our existing customers will have an opportunity to pre-order... on February 10th, everyone will be able to order online, in stores, or in Apple stores."

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[via Engadget]