Verizon has today announced that their Escapade handset is set to launch both in-store and online tomorrow for $29.99 on contract.

As you can see, this device doesn’t have a touchscreen, it doesn’t have a full QWERTY keyboard and it doesn’t even have EV-DO, UMTS or EDGE data capabilities However, it does offer voice and text support for over “220 destinations worldwide” and that’s what Verizon is focusing on.

Other features include a 2MP camera, Bluetooth, voice commands and VZ Navigator. If you’re looking for a cheap handset that you can travel with, this may be it.

via engadget

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Last week we told you that HTC’s Ozone would be hitting Verizon Wireless online on June 29th but we left you without a price or many details about the phone.

Luckily, we now know that the phone will retail for $49.99 with a 2-year contract after a mail in rebate. The HTC Ozone will feature Windows Mobile, a full QWERTY keyboard, WiFi, VZ Navigator, visual voicemail support and a 1500mAh battery.

Just to further clarify, you’ll only be able to get the HTC Ozone online on June 29th, you won’t be able to walk into a Verizon Wireless retail store and get it until July 13th.

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