Just in case you haven't heard, the iPhone 4 arrives on the Verizon Wireless network for the general population this week. Beginning at 7 a.m. (Eastern) on Thursday, Feb. 10, the Apple smarataphone will be available at more than 2,000 Verizon Wireless Communications Stores nationwide and Apple's retail stores.

The iPhone 4 is available for a suggested retail price of $199.99 for the 16 GB model and $299.99 for the 32GB model with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers can subscribe to a Nationwide Talk plan (beginning at $39.99 for 450 minutes) or a Nationwide Talk and Text plan (beginning at $59.99 for 450 minutes and includes unlimited text, picture and video messaging), as well as an unlimited email and web data plan for $29.99 per month.  

Customers will also enjoy the new Personal Hotspot capability paired with a 3G Mobile Hotspot plan to use iPhone 4 to connect up to five Wi-Fi-enabled devices. The 3G Mobile Hotspot plan is $20 per month for 2GB.

Wireless users who want to move their mobile numbers to the Verizon network can take advantage of the Verizon Wireless Trade-In Program and receive value for their used phones.  For example, a wireless user could trade in a smartphone in good condition and receive a Verizon Wireless gift card worth more than $200. The Verizon Wireless gift card will arrive within two weeks of receipt of the smartphone and can be used online at http://www.verizonwireless.com, in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores or to pay a Verizon Wireless bill.  

The Verizon Wireless Trade-In Program accepts phones from most major manufacturers and wireless carriers. For additional information, visit http://www.trade-in.vzw.com ; for more info on the Verizon iPhone, go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/iphone .