The BlackBerry Storm2 is the upgraded model of the original Storm. Key features include a capacitive touchscreen with "SurePress" haptic click-press action, on-screen virtual QWERTY keyboard with multi-tap, 3.2MP camera with flash and video capture.
Buying a replacement phone will not affect your existing service contract, but are generally more expensive, since they are not being discounted by your carrier.
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Carrier Compatibility
Properly unlocked, this phone should be compatible with:
Verizon Wireless - Note! Always confirm compatibility before purchasing.
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