Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) today announced that it will carry Verizon (NYSE: VZ) iPhone 4 in Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile specialty stores on February 10th, the same day that it launches.
The iPhone 4 is an important device for Best Buy and we are excited to help Apple and Verizon Wireless bring it to even more consumers,” said Shawn Score, president of Best Buy Mobile. “Our customers have come to expect Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores to carry the best selection of mobile phones anywhere, and offering the iPhone 4 on Verizons network is our latest effort to deliver on that promise.
Earlier today Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) reminded Verizon customers that they can pre-order the iPhone 4 on February 3 while the CDMA handset will go on general sale on February 10th. You will be able to purchase the iPhone from Apple online store, Apple’s retail store, Verizon Wireless Communication Stores, Apple Authorized Resellers and online at www.verizonwireless.com/iphone.
Best Buy’s announcement confirms that Apple and Verizon want to make sure that the iPhone 4 is easily available to its customers so that they can record yet another successful launch.
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