Walmart to Offer iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless in Stores Starting Feb. 10

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Walmart (NYSE: WMT) today announced that iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless will be available in select Walmart stores starting Feb. 10, 2011.  

"We're excited to bring iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless, one the most anticipated mobile phone launches in recent history, to Walmart customers," said Gary Severson, senior vice president, Home Entertainment, Walmart U.S. "As customers continue to embrace smart phone technology, we've added nearly 20 smart phone models to our assortment, including the new iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless."

iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless will be available at nearly 600 of the retailer's in-store wireless areas starting at $199 for the 16GB model.  Walmart will offer a variety of iPhone 4 accessories including cases, car chargers, wraps, and hands free accessories from variety of accessory manufacturers. Walmart currently carries the iPhone 4 on AT&T in select stores nationwide.

About Walmart

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) or "Walmart," serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at more than 8,800 retail units under 59 different banners in 15 countries. With fiscal year 2010 sales of $405 billion, Walmart employs more than 2 million associates worldwide. A leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity, Walmart ranked first among retailers in Fortune Magazine's 2010 Most Admired Companies survey. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting www.walmartstores.com and on Twitter at http://Twitter.com/Walmart. Online merchandise sales are available at www.walmart.com and www.samsclub.com.

SOURCE Walmart