After months of speculation, Verizon has officially released the BlackBerry Storm 9530 launch date and pricing information. RIM’s first touchscreen BlackBerry will arrive November 21st for $199 on a 2 year contract, after a $50 mail-in rebate.
With this low price and the 8GB MicroSD card that comes bundled with the Storm, it’s obvious that Verizon is gunning for a showdown with AT&T and the iPhone 3G this Christmas. Alright, now it’s your turn Bell and Telus: give us dates and dollars.
About time…The question is WHEN can we order it Online? I recall with the Moto Q, you could order it before the Store Release date so you didn’t have to stand in line outside a Verizon store and would receive it the same day.
Anyone know when we will be able to pre-order Online at Verizon for delivery on Nov 21st?
Thanks,
Jabber Jr.
VERY happy the phone finally has a solid release date and price, my final question is:
My account states the following – Upgrade Status:
Eligible for Annual Upgrade with discounted pricing.
You will be eligible for New Every Two on06/03/2009
Selecting Annual Upgrade with discounted pricing requires a two-year renewal and will impact your existing New Every Two eligibility.
Do I qualify for the Storm at the $199 price?
I’m very interested in the storm. But I am a little put off by some of VZW policies. I get a pretty nice discount through my employer, but they don’t apply to any of their unlimited calling plans? WTF, typical verizon crap.
To mR742.
Yes you will get that price, after rebate with a $20 early upgrade fee. make sure u r there early though to get it
quick question, if i am due for an upgrade and i decide to upgrade to the blackberry storm, will i have to change or add to my plan even thought i already have the unlimited everything plan?
Yes, you will have to add a 29.99 BlackBerry Data pack.
it comes with Unlimited Data and Email.