The mobile phone blogosphere was recently filled with stories about the Palm Pre and Verizon Wireless. The stories about the possibility that the webOS device would be available from Verizon Wireless started last month.
The folks at the Wall Street Journal published an intriguing story about the Palm Pre and Verizon Wireless in June. The article revealed that a person familiar with the situation has disclosed that Verizon Wireless will begin selling the webOS device in January 2010.
This news was received with elation by loyal Verizon Wireless subscribers who want to get the Palm Pre. Sprint holds the exclusive rights to the Palm Pre so Big Red's loyal following are unable to get it unless they sign with Sprint.
Thefirst webOS device is an exciting handset and is considered one of the top phones for this year, so it's understandable for Verizon consumers to crave the device. They are hoping that a Palm Pre and Verizon Wireless will come true next year.
This month the Palm Pre and Verizon Wireless rumors were again ignited during the company's investor conference call. Big Red execs mentioned that the company will carry the "Pre early next year."
So what does this mean? Well, it means that Verizon is working hard to add the Palm Pre to their lineup this year. The carrier reported heavy losses last quarter so the arrival of the high;y regarded webOS smartphone might be able to stem the tide.
Unfortunately, Sprint's exclusive deal still stands in the way. Sprint claimed that it's contract lasts' more than six months. However, Palm will benefit if the Pre will be available from more carriers so making a deal with Verizon is not a far possibility.
I expect more updates and information on this topic will surface as we get closer to 2010.
That's it for this post on the Palm Pre and Verizon Wireless. Tune in to this blog for more wireless news and updates.
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