Verizon Wireless to Offer iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus on America’s Largest 4G LTE Network Beginning September 19

Verizon Wireless today announced iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the biggest advancements in iPhone history, are coming to the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network, beginning  on Friday September 19. Starting Friday, September 12, customers can pre-order iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus online at www.verizonwireless.com/iphone or call 1-800-JOIN IN.

iPhone 6 will be available starting at $199.99 for the 16GB model, $299.99 for the 64GB model, and $399.99 for the 128GB model with a new, two-year customer agreement. iPhone 6 Plus will be available starting at $299.99 for the 16 GB model, $399.99 for the 64GB model, and $499.99 for the 128GB model.

The Verizon Edge program is also available for eligible customers who want to upgrade for as little as $0 down. For a limited time, customers can get a $100 bill credit with any new smartphone activation on Edge. With Verizon Edge, customers can upgrade every 12 months and can get up to a $25 per line access discount.

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are the biggest advancements in iPhone history, featuring two new models with stunning 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Retina HD displays, and packed with innovative technologies in an all-new dramatically thin and seamless design that is still comfortable to hold and easy to use.  Both models are better in every way and include: the Apple-designed A8 chip with second generation 64-bit desktop-class architecture for blazing fast performance and power efficiency; advanced iSight® and FaceTime® HD cameras; ultrafast wireless technologies; and Apple Pay™, an easier way to simply and securely make payments with just the touch of a finger.¹

The new iPhones include iOS 8, the latest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, featuring a simpler, faster and more intuitive user experience with new Messages and Photos features, predictive typing for Apple’s QuickType™ keyboard and, Family Sharing. iOS 8 also includes the new Health app, giving you a clear overview of your health and fitness data and iCloud Drive℠, so you can store files and access them from anywhere.

“We can’t wait to have our customers experience iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus on the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network.  They know they’re getting a great device, great coverage and capacity with our XLTE network, and great features like NFL Mobile with live streaming included with MORE Everything plans,” said Ken Dixon, chief marketing officer of Verizon Wireless.  “Verizon is making it easy for customers to choose us with the right device on the right network at the right time.”

America’s Largest and Most Reliable 4G LTE Network Gets Even Better with XLTE

Verizon Wireless has the nation’s largest 4G LTE network, so you can use iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus where you live, work, play or go to school.   Verizon’s XLTE network is available nationwide, and customers continue to take advantage of the capacity it brings to the network.   For the first time, Verizon customers can experience simultaneous voice and data on iOS through Advanced Calling 1.0. They will be able to place and receive calls while still surfing the web, continuing downloads, using an application, or using a feature like Personal Hotspot. 

Trade Up to iPhone 6

Customers can get a 16GB iPhone 6 with a new, two-year contract when they trade in any iPhone 4, 4s, iPhone 5, or iPhone 5c in good working condition for a $200 gift card or an iPhone 5s for a $300 gift card.  Customers must bring their current iPhone to any Verizon Wireless Communications Store or complete an online request by Tuesday, September 30, or send via mail for receipt by Monday, December 1 in order to receive the gift card. 

Take Advantage of Early Edge for iPhone 6

Early Edge from Verizon allows customers who have had a phone for at least 12 months to trade in the current device and upgrade to a new smartphone on Edge and add to a MORE Everything plan for $15 monthly access for plans of 10GB and above and $25 monthly access for plans of 8GB and below.  

MORE Everything Means More for Verizon Customers Including NFL Mobile on iPhone 6

NFL Mobile from Verizon is included for smartphone customers on MORE Everything plans.  iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus owners will enjoy live streaming Sunday, Monday and Thursday night games, plus for the first time, live streaming of local Sunday afternoon games, is available to Verizon customers. MORE Everything plans include unlimited talk and text, unlimited international messaging and free cloud storage.

For a limited time, customers will get 1GB of shareable data when a new smartphone is added to the MORE Everything plan.  And, customers who purchase an iPhone can also get $200 off an iPad, which can be added to a MORE Everything plan for $10 monthly access.  

For more information on iPhone, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone.

¹ Apple Pay will be available to iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus customers in the U.S. as a free update to iOS 8 this October.

Learn more about the Apple iPhone 6s Plus, released on September 9th, 2015.