Looks like it will be available for pre-order through the Verizon site beginning Friday. That's good news for people who need to do an alternate upgrade, which isn't possible through the Apple site.
Also, just as an FYI, when the iPhone 4 came out on Verizon earlier this year, people who pre-ordered as soon as the clock struck midnight (or whatever time pre-orders started) received theirs at least three days before the phone was available in stores. I don't know if that will happen this time because the window between pre-order and store availability is smaller, but it's something to think about.
Also, phones pre-ordered from Verizon will ship from a US location, whereas pre-orders from Apple will most likely ship from China. FWIW...
Also, just as an FYI, when the iPhone 4 came out on Verizon earlier this year, people who pre-ordered as soon as the clock struck midnight (or whatever time pre-orders started) received theirs at least three days before the phone was available in stores. I don't know if that will happen this time because the window between pre-order and store availability is smaller, but it's something to think about.
Also, phones pre-ordered from Verizon will ship from a US location, whereas pre-orders from Apple will most likely ship from China. FWIW...