Unfortunately Verizon Wireless customers are all too familiar with having Wi-Fi removed from their smartphone privileges. It seems Verizon would rather have customers pay for data plans than conveniently use Wi-Fi, but the times are changing. The BlackBerry Aries is proof.

Not only will the BlackBerry Aries 8530 have Wi-Fi, but it MIGHT be the first Verizon phone to come with BlackBerry OS 5.0 – that would be two terrific treats in one package! Stay tuned for details…