BlackBerry Storm hitting Verizon on November 24th, pre-launch on 20th?

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We just got our hands on this document detailing the latest release dates for the Storm on Verizon. Just be careful, we have all learned that target launch dates come and go quicker than a Sprint subscriber. With that said, this information comes directly from a good source of ours, so we’d wager on this being pretty accurate. Here’s what we’ve learned:

  • 123 corporate Verizon stores will be “pre-launching” the device on November 20th. That means that the 123 stores will have Storms in stock to demo for customers and to pre-order the device for them. This is only for high-end VZW customers, and people that got the mailing that went out. The general public, as we’re informed, can not just “mosey on down.”
  • November 24th (and November 25th?) is the general availability date which includes corporate sales, telesales, and indirect dealers.

The confirmed pricing for the BlackBerry Storm is indeed dude, we’ve been saying this foreverz around $199.99 after MIR with a two-year agreement. We were also told that corporate store inventory will be full, full, and full of Storms. Apparently, our tipster tells us that the latest build of the unit is incredibly stable, and touch input is very much improved. So, there ya go! Let’s hope this pans out… Verizon really needs to make a Thanksgiving launch. Larger size shot is after the jump.

Thanks, NotHTCKid!

112 Comments
  • TD

    Anyone have a guess on when AT&T will get the Storm ???

  • Marty = Tardy? Said:

    why is the guy who call me from Best Buy a jerk-off? Isn’t that a little harsh. I was just trying to confirm the rumors that after the insider sale that the storm will be available to everyone on the 23rd. Why are you so angry about that… You might need some help with that issue

  • Chad

    Never. “Exclusively on Verizon Wireless.”

  • Storm Fan

    “Anyone have a guess on when AT&T will get the Storm ???”

    more like, who the hell cares?

  • Tracy

    Does anyone know the location of the 123 corporate stores? I have noticed a bunch of small storefront Verizons have opened up around NYC in the past month. Thanks.

  • smtgrl

    lol would love to have the codes!

  • bigdreamer11

    Oh shit that scared me! I was like WTF? 4-2GB Cards!!! LOL

  • Sheeco

    Does anybody know what will happem to the Best Buy deal and the deposit we paid for the pre order?
    Is Best buy going to get them on the same day the Verizon stores get them?
    I wonder if which line I’ll be standing in. Anybody else have this issue?

  • Abe

    there seems to be a report from tech herald stating the storm will be out nov 21st. kind of odd that they got the “official press release” in the middle of the night and to only them. this sound right to anybody?

    here’s the link

    http://www.thetechherald.com/article.php/200846/2440/Verizon-announces-launch-date-and-price-for-BlackBerry-Storm

  • TD

    Will AT&T have an equivalent Storm phone from RIM?

    Or have the battle lines been drawn…
    AT&T + iPhone
    VZN + Storm

    If I have to choose between the 2 I could, but would rather not lose my email address with AT&T/BB.

  • blome

    Well, the Storm may be out earlier, but I can tell you with absolute certainty that you will be able to buy one at Circuit City NO LATER than Nov 30th for $199 with a 2yr contract. I have seen the ad copy that is going to press this week.

    Text reads “$249.99 2-yr price less $50 mail-in-rebate debit card. New 2yr activation on a Noationwide Email Plan req’d.”

  • Sheeco

    FINALLLLY !
    Ok I guess it is official now. The 21 is the magic date , just got my email confirmation directly from Verizon. I called Verizon and I could not beleive it when the Rep. had some info on the Storm. Here is the deal, the phone will be available in ALL RETAILS stores. i.e the people that paid the deposit for Best Buy like myself, can get the phone on the SAME day form Best Buy whhooohooo

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