The best Verizon Smartphone has been the Samsung SCH-i760. Unfortunately, this device has been discontinued. In my opinion, there has been nothing released that replaces the SCH-i760. Keep your eyes on the Blackberry Storm. It's RIM's product to compete with the iPhone and G1.
Other good options include the Droid2/Droid X and the LG Ally.
Iphone
That depends on what you want in a phone. You have to look at the specifications and what it offers and determine what is important to you to have.
Verizon smartphone users have access to one of the largest and fastest wireless networks in the nation. Powerful mobile solutions from the best manufacturers in the world all work on the Verizon network to keep users connected with the business, entertainment and productivity resources they need. Verizon customers also have access to a variety of smartphone styles. Styles include button-less touchscreen only designs, slide-out keyboard designs and other popular configurations so they are sure to find a smartphone that fits their budget and their life.
The main advantage of owning a verizon smartphone over other smartphones is that verizon has the 4G LTE. This is the fastest network for downloading data.
No, the original LG Cosmos or the LG Cosmos 2 is not a smartphone.
No, the Envy Touch is a basic phone. At one time, it did require a 10MB data plan but it doesn't carry the fuctions of a smartphone and Verizon Wireless never considered it a smartphone. It is basic phone.
Any phone that is Pantech is AT&T, so there is no "Verizon Pantech Swift."
No
Yes it is generally about 30 dollars extra per month to own a smartphone..
There are loads of places you can buy an Android smartphone. You can go directly to Android.com and buy from them or you can go to any store like Staples, Best buy or a phone store like AT & T or Verizon.
Verizon Wireless
Yes it is a 3G Smartphone from Verizon Wireless with 3G mobile hotspot avaible and Wifi Compatiable