Verizon Wireless, the second largest mobile operator in the United States, officially added the hottest smartphone, the palmOne Treo 650, earlier this week.
Adding Verizon's 45.5 million subscribers to its pool of potential customers can only help palmOne, as its financial results have suffered of late in part due to slow adoption of the handset by operators. Verizon arrived late to the smartphone's predecessor, the Treo 600—a little over a year ago—as well.
The smartphone supports Verizon's standard 1xRTT data network, branded NationalAccess. It delivers data transmission rates between 60 and 80 Kbps with bursts up to 144 Kbps. Unlimited data access to the network costs $59.99.
Verizon equips the Treo 650 with Wireless Sync (built by Intellisync Corporation), an always-on 'push' synchronization service for e-mail, calendar, contact, tasks, etc. Wireless Sync for the Treo 650 includes inbox synchronization and the integration of up to three additional POP3 or IMAP e-mail accounts. The service is compatible with Microsoft Outlook and IBM Lotus Notes.
Verizon sells the Treo 650 for $399 with a 2-year service agreement and $519 sans contract.
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