I am in the exact same position. I was really aggravated at first but I am getting past the point of caring. At this point I will be taking my family plan and leaving for T-mobile in a couple weeks if this phone doesn't show up or we don't get some sort of announcement from Verizon. It is absolutely ridiculous that I have to go through this EVERY time I am due for an upgrade. The only reason I was staying with Verizon was because they had the best data network in my area but that isn't even true anymore according to the latest 3rd party testing in my area. How difficult is it to release a statement one way or the other? 

This is what I am looking for in a phone:

Phablet size (5.7" screen or larger)

Stock Android

If someone from verizon has a suggestion as an alternative to the Nexus 6 that meets the criteria above I am all ears. And for the last time, no I do NOT want the Turbo.