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Google's Nexus One coming to Verizon on March 23
Verizon will release Google's Nexus One Android device on March 23 according to sources familiar with the matter.
The Nexus One, originally released on T-Mobile in January, has passed FCC inspection for use on Verizon's CDMA network and according to a Google worker who wishes to remain anonymous it will be made available on March 23.
Verizon will introduce the Nexus One on the day the International CTIA wireless show begins in the US. It's not yet clear whether Verizon plan to hold a press conference at CTIA regarding the launch. Pricing and tariffs are not yet known but our source said they would be "competitive."
The Nexus One is available unlocked for a price of $529 currently. Consumers can also order the phone through T-Mobile for $179 with a two year contract. In related news the Nexus One is expected to be available in Europe from April on the Vodafone network.
Comments (25)
vaximily - 26 February 2010 - 22:25
Now if they setup subsidies through Sprint and (god forbid) AT&T, they'll have complete US coverage with a single device. I don't think that's been accomplished by any other manufacturer.
mikesingh - 26 February 2010 - 23:16
HTC's Touch Pro2 was released on all major US carriers.. Sprint, VZW, AT&T and T-Mo.
Edit (mikesingh, 26 February 2010 - 23:17):vaximily - 27 February 2010 - 01:06
Ah, didn't realize!
dt - 27 February 2010 - 02:33
Um hello.. the Motorola RAZR! One of the most successful cell phones.. EVER! haha :)
Edit (dt, 27 February 2010 - 02:34):StephenF - 27 February 2010 - 17:45
+david - 26 February 2010 - 22:25
Nice! Still waiting for the iPhone for Verizon :)
+D!ABOL!C - 26 February 2010 - 23:08
Same here, however this definitely a positive thing. Possibly a replacement for my Blackberry Storm if all works out.
Edit (D!ABOL!C, 26 February 2010 - 23:09):Tim Dawg - 27 February 2010 - 04:42
I was thinking exactly the same thing. I too am waiting for the iPhone to come to Verizon but I'm getting bored with my BB Storm so this may be a good fit.
Redestium - 26 February 2010 - 22:59
Hell yeah!
sabrex - 26 February 2010 - 23:05
That probably means it will be available in Canada soon as well (on Telus & Bell's old 1X/EVDO rev A network) ... although I'm sure they'd rather get it for their UMTS/HSPA+ network instead.
And a quick visit to www.google.com/phone no longer says the Nexus One is not available in Canada, but instead allows one to track a phone shipment (?)
Edit (sabrex, 26 February 2010 - 23:07):mrp04 - 28 February 2010 - 02:43
And a quick visit to www.google.com/phone no longer says the Nexus One is not available in Canada, but instead allows one to track a phone shipment (?)
A version with NAM 3G also recently went through the FCC. They could easily get that one.
neodorian - 26 February 2010 - 23:16
Pretty cool but they are also getting the Incredible fairly soon too (next 6 months probably). I just want the Supersonic on Sprint.
PaulDr - 26 February 2010 - 23:56
Looks like it may be a tad less then 6 months on the HTC Incredible.
http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/02/24/htc-incredible-sneaks-into-verizons-inventory-system/
Redestium - 27 February 2010 - 04:43
From what I've read the Incredible has half the RAM of the Nexus One.
PaulDr - 26 February 2010 - 23:55
Awesome news, my contract with Verizon isn't up till the fall though and hopefully we will be looking at the successor of the Nexus one by then
bankajac - 27 February 2010 - 17:21
Des this mean that the Nexus One for Sprint is around the corner?
Klownicle - 27 February 2010 - 18:00
Couldn't you just get a unlocked CDMA and use it on sprint?
bankajac - 27 February 2010 - 19:56
Couldn't you just get a unlocked CDMA and use it on sprint?
Sure, but that will cost me $529. If Verizon is similar to Sprint then it should be around $180. Unless you want to spot me $349?
Calvin Miner - 28 February 2010 - 09:58
Sure, but that will cost me $529. If Verizon is similar to Sprint then it should be around $180. Unless you want to spot me $349?
I thought only GSM supports the use of SIM cards, and that all CDMA phones are permanently attached to whatever subscription and carrier you get. That would mean it won't be possible to sell an unlocked CDMA phone. I hope this isn't true. I've been with US Cellular since 1996 and would like to stick with them (I don't think I've ever had a dropped call).
That said, aren't there issues with connectivity and unlocked phones? For example, I've heard that people who got the N1 unlocked, and used it with AT&T had issues with EDGE (or whatever the internet technology is).
theslam08 - 28 February 2010 - 23:10
I thought only GSM supports the use of SIM cards, and that all CDMA phones are permanently attached to whatever subscription and carrier you get. That would mean it won't be possible to sell an unlocked CDMA phone. I hope this isn't true. I've been with US Cellular since 1996 and would like to stick with them (I don't think I've ever had a dropped call).
That said, aren't there issues with connectivity and unlocked phones? For example, I've heard that people who got the N1 unlocked, and used it with AT&T had issues with EDGE (or whatever the internet technology is).
You are correct (about the SIM info). Only companies that you can hop back and forth with are AT&T and T-Mobile, as they are almost compatible. You are close, its 3G that is the issue with Unlocked N1 on AT&T, as T-Mobiles bands are 1700 and 2100 I believe, whereas AT&T's is 1900 and I think one other not part of the 17 and 2100. So thats the only downside even unlocked :(.