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For months, ever since we saw the first pictures of the CDMA Curve, we were pumped for its release. That was back in February, and we didn’t see the first one released, through Alltel, on May 1. So that’s nearly three months of hype. Now it’s been nearly three months since release, and you can get one free through Wirefly with Verizon Wireless service. [h/t BerryReview, via Robb]

Of course, you have to sign your life away to a two-year contract. Then again, don’t you do that every time you get a new BlackBerry? So this sounds like quite the outstanding deal for anyone looking to switch to the Curve, or otherwise enter the world of BlackBerry with one. If Verizon isn’t your bag, you can nab a free one through LetsTalk.com, though that involves dropping $75 and mailing in a rebate form. Which you’ll forget about anyway.

There’s a catch, as there always is. The price of the Curve is being slashed for a good reason, or good reasons. Those being the impending releases of a new line of BlackBerry models. These include the Bold, which we’re still eagerly awaiting, the Thunder, the Javelin, and the Kickstart.

Regardless, the Curve is still a killer device, and if you can in fact nab one for free with a two-year contract, you might want to consider it. I know I’m pondering extending mine…

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