9 things to know about the Verizon iPhone

The patiently awaited Verizon version of the iPhone is finally coming: How will it work, what will it cost, and will it be white?

The Verizon iPhone can be used as a mobile hotspot, which AT&T's cannot, but can only work in 40 countries versus AT&T's 130 countries.
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As predicted, Verizon finally announced at a press conference today that it will be offering an iPhone of its own to compete with AT&T starting Feb. 10. Here are nine things you need to know about the hotly anticipated new smartphone option:

1. You can't use your existing AT&T iPhone with Verizon

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