What do you do if you're itching to get a new Verizon iPhone, but you aren't near an Apple store, you don't want to order online from Apple, and you don't want to make the trip to your local Verizon store? Starting February 10th, you'll be able to take a stroll to your neighborhood Walmart and pick up the phone, along with some potato chips and a new pair of jeggings.
In a press release issued today, Walmart announced that many of their US locations will begin selling the iPhone 4 on both AT&T and Verizon:
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Walmart (NYSE: WMT) today announced that iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless will be available in select Walmart stores starting Feb. 10, 2011.
"We're excited to bring iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless, one the most anticipated mobile phone launches in recent history, to Walmart customers," said Gary Severson, senior vice president, Home Entertainment, Walmart U.S. "As customers continue to embrace smart phone technology, we've added nearly 20 smart phone models to our assortment, including the new iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless."
iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless will be available at nearly 600 of the retailer's in-store wireless areas starting at $199 for the 16GB model.
You know what this means: one more place to line up at 3AM to pick up a new phone tomorrow!
