Verizon Galaxy Nexus LTE Release Date Rumored to be Dec. 8

The rumor mill surrounding the Galaxy Nexus LTE is buzzing again, as reports have surfaced that Verizon may start preorders for the device on Tuesday with a released date on Dec. 8.

ComputerWorld reported that a Verizon customer was told by the mobile phone company that it will begin preorders for the world's first AndroiD 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich-powered smartphone on Tuesday and that users won't have to wait too long to hold one in their palm.

Mike micdawg Peak reportedly told Computer World that he sent an e-mail to Verizon, expressing his disgust in how the company was handling the launch of the Galaxy Nexus. Peak said after multiple e-mails he finally received a text, then a call.

Peak said he explained his issue to the Verizon wireless employee who later told him:

Well Mr. Peak, I can assure you, it won't be long. Preorders are set to start Tuesday (Nov. 29). And the phone will be released Dec. 8^th, Computer World reported.

The woman also allegedly told Peak that she would get in touch with his local store to ensure he receive a call as soon as the smartphone came in and promised to hold a Galaxy Nexus for him.

Peak said he didn't buy it.

But low and behold, Saturday night around 6 p.m. I got a call from the Verizon store 1 town over (she apparently didn't Google the closest..) and they have my name down and are saving me a nexus, and will hold it for 2 days past release for me, Peak said, as reported by ComputerWorld.

The phone is expected to cost $199.99 with a new two-year contract and it has been rumored for weeks that the phone could be available Dec. 8.