Verizon Wireless device certification is a multi-step process. First their M2M business team needs to get information about the device. then in the pre-certification phase, device vendor has to work with certified lab to submit documents, develop service plans, determine what testing is needed and work on a certification schedule. In the certification phase, the test labs will perform a live network testing and certify relevant applications.In the go-to-market phase, Verizon Wireless will make the device available to thier sales channel

How to set Access Point Name (APN) for Verizon Wireless?

Using the AT Command Tester tool, users can set the APN for Verizon Wireless.

Verizon Wireless is based in United States and provides M2M services on EVDO Rev B,1xRTT,LTE Cat-M1,LTE NB-IoT technologies.Verizon Wireless M2M developer support information is also available at the website.M2M service platform is available through M2M Management Center. M2M vertical markets focus for this carrier are Asset Management ,Telematics. M2M data plans are available in Verizon Wireless website.

M2M Data plans are only avaialble for business customers and requires 5 or more M2M lines. 3G and 4G data plans are available. The network options avaialbe are private network, hosted private network, hosted eAAA and internet access control. Self-service portal and APIs are avaialble to support provisioning, builk transactions, automatic service suspension, usage and connectivity monitoring.

[1] - Subscriber number as of 2012.Please check the carrier website for up-to-date information