Apple iPhone 4 (CDMA / Verizon)

Available now

11th January 2011

The hugely successful Apple iPhone 4 is available on lots of carriers around the world, but one major market has remained untouched by Apple.. and that one is in its own backyard. So far, the US Verizon Wireless network - the largest carrier in the US - has not had a version of the iPhone to run on its CDMA network.. but that is about to change.

Using the same "retina" display, 5 megapixel camera with HD video recording and powerful A4 processor, this version of the iPhone looks almost identical to the GSM/UMTS version used worldwide.

Available for preorder from February 3rd and then released generally on February 10th, the 16GB iPhone 4 will cost $199.99 with a 2 year contract, and the 32GB version will be $299.99.

Unlike a lot of recent Verizon releases, the iPhone 4 is not a 4G "LTE" device, instead using Verizon's existing 3G EVDO network. This should certainly be good enough for most people, and Verizon has a reputation for having the best coverage in the United States which is definitely a competitive advantage.

Perhaps the most interesting thing about the Verizon version of the iPhone 4 is the impact on the market it will have. AT&T have been snapping at Verizon's heels for the number one spot in the US, and the availability of the iPhone will take away some of AT&T's edge. Verizon already have a high-end smartphone range, the "DROID" series of phones which are mostly supplied by Motorola. It's quite possible that Motorola will see a sales dip as one of their arch-rivals moves onto the Verizon network.