Will Verizon Allow Storm 1 Users to Upgrade Early to the Storm 2?
By Gabe on Nov 04, 2009 with 13
Filed Under: 9500 Storm • 9550 Storm 2 • Rumors • Verizon
It looks like Verizon Wireless has another trick up its sleeves. By now you should know about the buy-one-get-one-free deal they are offering for the BlackBerry Storm 2. While it’s a great deal it looks like they will end it fairly soon. According to rumors over at BBOS that is when Verizon will begin to offer early upgrade discounts to Storm 1 users.
A reliable source has confirmed that these rumors are true and Verizon will allow Storm 1 users to extend their contracts over. They will be able to purchase the Storm 2 for $279.99 with a $100 mail in rebate. The big question is, does this go for all Storm 1 owners even if they just bought the device? There is no mention of a cut off date so this might be the case. Either way it seems like Verizon is doing everything they can to allow everyone to enjoy the new Storm 2.
****Update: It looks like the rumors are legit and this will happen on November 22nd. Thanks Mike!
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That would be an especially good deal if CashForBerrys.com offer of $195 for a Storm 9530 holds up…
Just recieved an email from our corporate Verizon rep and this is indeed true on Novemeber 22 Verizon will allow Storm owners to upgrade to the storm 2 for $179.00 after rebate even if they are not eligible for a current upgrade.
Mike, thanks for this I will update the post.
[...] yet to hear about this issue on the BlackBerry Storm 2 so don’t forget about the upcoming Verizon promotion that will allow Storm users to upgrade early to the Storm [...]
Yes!!! I’m so glad this is true. I really wanted the upgrade, but the $500+ price tag was not appealing in the least. Thanks so much for the info!!
[...] be too many Storm owners left when this thing becomes official. That is because the Verizon early upgrade promo is coming on November 22nd and if you’re a current Storm owner you’d be crazy not [...]
So what happened with this? I went into verizon today and got shunned.
I guess your all new to the RIM/VzW rumors forums or you would have known not to believe any post that includes “heard from a verizon rep” in it. I hope you all enjoyed the ride.
Actually this wasnt from a verizon rep, but it was from someone who got one of the emails.
Brad: Read MikeC’s post.
Even though the date wasn’t accurate it was confirmed in other places. It will happen just hang tight.
So anything new with this?
I guess your all new to the RIM/VzW rumors forums or you would have known not to believe any post that includes “heard from a verizon rep” in it. I hope you all enjoyed the ride.