Motorola’s mid-range smartphone may be landing on Verizon sooner than expected
While we thought that Motorola’s $179 price tag for the Moto G was quite impressive it looks as though Verizon may be releasing it for an even lower price point. Some images have surfaced from Best Buy locations showing that they will be carrying the Moto G at only $99 off contract, which is an amazing price. Motorola had announced that the Moto G would be releasing on Verizon in Q1 of 2014 and an internal screen shot from Best Buy shows that it may be closer than expected.
While the pricing may not be confirmed it appears as though the device is set to release on January 9, 2014 which is just over a week away. If Verizon is able to bring the device at only $99 it would easily be the best value purchase on Verizon’s network for anyone looking for a mid range device.
Because the Moto G does not offer LTE on Verizon, it will likely be locked to pre-paid contracts only — which could be disappointing for some. If you are looking to save some cash while eliminating a contract and still want to have a good device the Moto G is definitely what you want to be looking at. Will you be picking up a Moto G on January 9 if it is available?
Update: The $99 price has been confirmed as has availability. The LA Times relays the following from Best Buy spokesman Jonathan Sandler:
The phone is currently landing in stores and is available for sale as soon as it arrives
Source: Droid Life; Via Android Police