Sprint Iphone - The iPhone 4 will be available on Verizon Wireless starting Feb. 10, sale 199.99 for the 16GB model, and 299.99 and the 32GB model with a new two-year agreement.

Existing customers of Verizon will be able to pre-order on or about February 3 to ensure they get one of the devices, everyone will wait for the launch day and try their luck.

The phone will work for now on the 3G network of Verizon, not faster 4G LTE carrier’s infrastructure. The agreement is nonexclusive; it is possible that other carriers using the CDMA standard wireless (Sprint) could also get the iPhone at some point.

4 iPhone on Verizon comes with an app that allows the phone to double as a mobile hotspot wireless for up to five devices, although the carrier does not say how much it will cost feature. Verizon has spent the first part of the event touting the strength of its network in a constructive search for AT & T.

On the downside, CDMA precludes simultaneous voice and data usage on the iPhone 4 Verizon.

IPhone, Verizon has a reworked version of the antenna, although details are scarce.

Apple COO Tim Cook joined Verizon Chairman Lowell McAdam on stage to answer questions and make the announcement. No appearance by Steve Jobs, contrary to some predictions.

In a sign of the cultural resonance of the announcement, the Daily Show John Oliver was there with his satire of the frenzy with a few fake ecstasies before the event. “F — yeah, oh my god!” F — yeah! ” Should be a fun show tonight.

Sources: iPhone 4 FAQ on the website of Verizon, live meta blog Gizmodo, Technologizer live blog; AllthingsD live blog, Tech Trader Daily.

Update: AT & T statement: “For iPhone users who want greater speed, ability to speak and to use applications at the same time, and an unparalleled global platform, the only choice is AT & T. “