Verizon Wireless has announced that the iPhone will be available on its network in early February. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

After waiting three-and-a-half years, Verizon Wireless customers will finally get their hands on Apple’s iPhone next month.

The top U.S. wireless operator ended months of speculation and anticipation from impatient consumers on Tuesday by announcing that it would begin selling a version of the iPhone on Feb. 10 at the same prices as AT&T.

“I’m going to switch right away. I’m going to go back to Verizon,” said Raheem Noble, 24, a New York City rapper, who was on his way to buy the device before being told that preorders would not begin until Feb. 3. Get the full story »