On October 6, 2009, the Nokia 2705 Shade is scheduled to be released by Verizon Wireless. At just US$29.99 with a 2-year agreement, the Nokia 2705 boasts of 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth wireless headsets, a micro-USB port, and a battery that lasts up to 5 hours of talk time.

Available for only a limited time, a free purple Xpress-on cover that is regularly priced at $19.99 will come with the package in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.