Last night, AT&T and Microsoft's Stephen Elop let it the world know that the 'affordable flagship' Lumia 830, announced last week in Berlin, is coming to the US carrier in the coming months. However, Verizon Wireless has lately overshadowed AT&T for new Windows Phones, as 'Big Red' has managed to scoop up the Lumia Icon (aka Lumia 930), Samsung ATIV SE and HTC One for Windows.

Nevertheless, one missing link in Verizon's portfolio is a new mid-range Windows Phone, as the others are all considered high-end and flagship.

Windows Phone Central has learned though that Verizon is planning to get the Lumia 735, likely in the coming weeks. Branded-devices are now making the rounds, according to numerous sources familiar with the matter, suggesting carrier approval is in its final stages. Of course, until Verizon official announces the budget phone, plans may change.

Retired site evleaks noted back in a June that Verizon is slated to get 'Superman' a mid-range Lumia with Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1, and this looks to be the carry through on that report.