General VZAppZone Questions

• How long does it take to upload my application onto the VZAppZone platform (from the time my application has been submitted)?
• What test requirements does my application need to pass in order to be make it into the VZAppZone catalog?
• What does compatibility testing involve and who will do the testing?
• Will there be a charge for compatibility testing?
• What happens when my application passes?
• What happens if my application does not pass testing?
• What documents do I need to submit along with my application?
• How can I get a record of the number of sales that my application produced?
• How is the application priced?
• What are the pricing options?
• How do I get payment for the application?

How long does it take to upload my application onto the VZAppZone platform (from the time my application has been submitted)?
It should take approximately 2 weeks to load an application onto the server assuming that the application passes all mandatory test requirements.
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What test requirements does my application need to pass in order to be make it into the VZAppZone catalog?
Go to Intertek's website for a description of the test cases.
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What does compatibility testing involve and who will do the testing?
Third-party testing labs will conduct the compatibility testing. Exactly what will be tested will differ from application to application, but generally, testing will cover the following:

• How the application interacts with core device functionality. For example, how the application handles scenarios such as an instant message or other system alerts being pushed to the device while the user is in another application.
• Core application stability over time. Numerous events will be sent into the event queue to see how the application handles them and to look for instability (i.e. crashes), memory usage (i.e. leaks), etc.
• Major application functionality. Testing will be conducted to make sure the major functionality you claim for your application actually is in the application. We will not test this functionality for "correctness" from an end-user perspective.
• Any operator or manufacturer-specific look and feel requirements.
• Compatibility with the target device(s).
• Interaction with required accessories.
• Interoperability with the device applications.

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Will there be a charge for compatibility testing?
Yes, there will be a charge for testing on a cost-recovery basis. ( The testing costs are outlined here. )
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What happens when my application passes?
Your application is now Verizon certified and is ready to be hosted on the VZAppZone download servers.
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What happens if my application does not pass testing?
Subsequent versions may be submitted if the initial application version does not pass. Additional fees may apply as noted above.
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What documents do I need to submit along with my application?
You will need to submit a Data Application User Guide, Data Application Test Plan (along with execution results), and Data Application Product Technical Documentation. See the VZAppZone Test Information for further details.
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How can I get a record of the number of sales that my application produced?
Verizon will provide a monthly report showing the total number transactions for your application.
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How is the application priced?
This will be agreed upon between the developer and Verizon.
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What are the pricing options?
Currently, the only available option is a one-time fee. This will be billed directly to the customer's Verizon Wireless bill.
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How do I get payment for the application?
Verizon will send a monthly report showing the transactions. Upon receipt of the report, you should submit an invoice through the e-payables system.
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