I hope you're not teasing me, Doc. 
When will Verizon start selling the Blackberry Style ?
I would love to know the answer to this myself. I thought Verizon would pick it up about a month after Sprint started selling it, and I've been scouring all the tech news sites daily, but I haven't read anything about Verizon getting the Style.
I understand your interest in upcoming device available with Verizon Wireless. I recommend signing up for email alerts so that you are one of the first to know what Verizon Wireless has coming out. https://email.vzwshop.com/servlet/formlink/f?NFOQU&SOURCEID=WEB_DGF_VZW_SUPPORTNAV
Apparently, Sprint has an "exclusive" deal with RIM for the Blackberry 9670. Can Verizon say anything about this? I do not want to be on a Verizon mailing list unless I am ONLY going to get information about new Blackberry devices that Verizon will support.
I have always owned "flip" or "clam" style phones and have been following the news on this phone since early last summer when it was thought to be an upcoming Verizon phone. Finally in October I was very disappointed to find that it was a Sprint "exclusive". Hopefully, the "exclusive" part is only temporary and Big Red can carry it very soon!
My family and I are considering moving to Sprint to get the flip phone. I'm surprised also that Verizon hasn't reacted to the outpouring of requests for a flip style phone. Although I would prefer to stay with Verizon, the prices are fairly competitive at Sprint.
If any of you find out Verizon is getting the Blackberry Style please let us know! I am going to be the first in line (I will beat you all) to get the style! I can't wait! Honestly, I don't care how much it costs. I have always loved clam shells. In my line of work, I am always butt dialing with my blackberry - accidentally calling alot of people. Please Verizon GET THE FLIPPIN BLACKBERRY STYLE...โฅ
By the way - this weekend I purchased the Droid Pro hoping, just hoping, It would replace my blackberry. Folks, it didn't. I loved the phone. But the keyboard was too small plus I was always hitting the menu key row when typing. The phone also lagged alot. I returned it today. Back to my trusty beloved blackberry...โฅ
I got to play with the style at a mall kiosk the other day and want it even more than just seeing it online...I hope Verizon gets it. I'm on a family plan and hate to break it up, but the Sprint guy's sales pitch was hot and heavy and it's a great phone. This phone seems like a perfect smartphone upgrade from my Samsung Alias 2 that just passed 2 years old. It maintains the clamshell design and full keyboard and also has a good camera. I bought the alias because I text and mobile web alot but can't imagine talking into a brick (candy bar, or whatever you call those flat devices) when I do need to carry on a conversation. The Alias and Style also both fit well into a pocket and decrease incidence of "pocket dialing". I think verizon has a perfect market for the Style in customers like me upgrading from flip/text phones like the Alias. Nothing verizon's carrying now seems like it would be as easy of a transition. I really want a smartphone, but hope I don't have to hold out too much longer. .
firstlady09 wrote:I understand your interest in upcoming device available with Verizon Wireless. I recommend signing up for email alerts so that you are one of the first to know what Verizon Wireless has coming out. https://email.vzwshop.com/servlet/formlink/f?NFOQU&SOURCEID=WEB_DGF_VZW_SUPPORTNAV
The only problems with this suggestion is that you don't get any notifications. I signed up for it and never received notification for the iPhone debut.
I'm glad you resurrected this thread, so I have others to commiserate with. I would be so happy to hear a Verizon Style announcement, way more excited than the iPhone announcement. I still have hope. I'll stay glued to the blogs and post if I hear anything, and I hope you do too.
I hear ya, Theodora! I've tried other smartphone platforms too and they just didn't do it for me.
I'm also waiting for this phone. I don't see why there aren't more flip phones on verizon. I don't think there is a single flip android phone that verizon has.
Anyways, I heard from somewhere that this phone might come out for verizon by March.
Hey,
I saw that article on Crackberry earlier today. You know what that means...mayyyyyyybeee, if we cross our fingers, perhaps Verizon will get the Style.
Doc
I read the blog about the Alltel BB Style yesterday, too. I definitely think there is now some hope for it on Verizon since Alltel is apparently picking it up. At least that means there was not a totally exclusive agreement between RIM and Sprint on it. Also, I got a chance to spend some "quality" time with a friend's BB Style (he is on SPRINT) over the holidays, and I really could not find anything that I didn't like about it. He has had it since its SPRINT launch and he said that he would not swap it for any other phone out there.
Come on, Verizon...bring on the BB style, or ANY flip smartphone. This type of phone is a must for anyone in construction, or any trades!! Unfortunately, the trend has gone to ridiculously large touch screens, and away from what a smartphone SHOULD be...a PHONE, with additional capabilities like email, SMS, maps, and browsing when on the go. I don't need (or want) to watch utube all day or watch full length HD movies on my phone. I have a droid pro, and this phone is really good, but I can't (and won't) bring this phone to a jobsite, so it sits in my truck, and I'm left having to carry another flip phone with me to take calls. Bring on the Style, and my problems are solved. I can't be the only VZ customer that works in the trades and needs a rugged smartphone.
Hello all. I've been away from the forums for a very long time. I too want to add my name to the list of people who are seriously interested in this phone. While I understand that Sprint had some sort of exclusive on it when it was introduced but honestly that HAS to be over by now. I just wish Verizon would make a decision one way or the other as to what they are going to do with this device.
I seriously doubt the Style will be picked up by Verizon this late in it's life. With all the new blackberry phones rumored to be released later this summer (Montana - Bold Touch, Sedona - Next Gen Curve, Monaco - Full Touch Screen) I would not expect Verizon to bother with the Style.
We may find out more information next week (May 3-5) at the Blackberry World Conference in Orlando. We can only hope (never say never), I agree with others, the Style would be a good addition to the Verizon lineup for people that like flip type phones.
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