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Does anyone know when the Thunderbolt will be released or has a close estimate?
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ravenoushunger wrote:So, does this mean I could use a 3G data plan with the Thunderbolt?
My guess is that you'd still have to get the LTE data plan if you get the thunderbolt regardless of whether or not you're in an LTE market. Roy was just saying that since it is dual mode (CDMA EVDO-Rev A and LTE) that you'd still be able to use the phone for calls and data even if you're not currently in an LTE area.
oregonducks8 wrote:Does anyone know when the Thunderbolt will be released or has a close estimate?
Guesstimate June 24, 2011
Do you really think that VZW will wait 4 months after the IPhone to release this LTE phone? The buzz around the forums is shortly after the IPhone.
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they have never sent out an email to me yet
I called tech support and they told me the thunderbolt will come out end of February.
oregonducks8 wrote:Does anyone know when the Thunderbolt will be released or has a close estimate?
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I am doing quite a bit of research on these new phones since the iPhone has come to the Verizon network. I've been trying to compare and contrast some of the similarities and differences btw the Thunderbolt and the iPhone. The main feature I am interested in is the Face to Face or Video Chat. Can some please explain to me the skype mobile feature on the new Thunderbolt. In fine print it says " Video calls must be made between Verizon 4G LTE devices or 4G WiFi enabled PC." so dose that mean that 1) if I am trying to vido chat someone using another carrier that it wont work (ie AT&T or Sprint)? 2) Are you able to vido chat without using the skype mobile? (for example just calling someone from my contacts with a face-to-face feature?)
3)Is the skype mobile just in place for people who don't have the face to face feature?
Thanks in advance
Since Skype is an internet based program, voip, it should not matter what service the other user has. Caveat to that is the 4G network is a 12mbps download and 1mbps upload speeds vs 3G networks with speeds of 1.5mbs download and 0.25 mbps upload. Difference between smooth and choppy.
they said on the news the other day it was reing relased on feb 10 with the iphone. It was on ch3 in cleveland a few days ago
alfieferenzo84 wrote:they said on the news the other day it was reing relased on feb 10 with the iphone. It was on ch3 in cleveland a few days ago
I'm sure that if the Thunderbolt was to be released on Feb 10th (2 days from now) Verizon would be "hyping" the thunderbolt just like they're "hyping" the iPhone. Also, how long do you think Apple would have stood still for Verizon releasing a 4G phone on the same day as Verizon was releasing the 3G iPhone? 2nd reason is Verizon stores will be busy enough with iPhone buyers.... they don't need the added business of releasing their first 4G LTE capable phone on the exact same day!
It's supposed to be released on 2/25, which coincidentally is 15 days after the iPhone release. Why is that significant? Because VZW recently changed their return policy from 30 to 14 days. This will prevent returns of iPhones for Thunderbolts
Disco63 wrote:It's supposed to be released on 2/25, which coincidentally is 15 days after the iPhone release. Why is that significant? Because VZW recently changed their return policy from 30 to 14 days. This will prevent returns of iPhones for Thunderbolts
That would only apply to iPhone purchasers that got it on launch day. Besides, what's to stop them from returning the iPhone and reactivating their old phone for a day or two?
No, I think Apple made the decision and told Verizon they didn't want any new phones (especially 4G LTE) released within a couple weeks of the iPhone. They didn't want anything "casting a shadow" on the their iPhone.
There is no official release date for the HTC Thunderbolt.
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Thanks
John B
Thanks for the info
is it possible not to have the 4g and still have the thunderbolt?
Doubtful. You'll most likely have to pay for the LTE data plan (whatever they may be) if you want the Thunderbolt.
Although we have not yet announced any 4G plans, I can explain that the Thunderbolt will be "backwards-compatible" to work on both 3G and 4G networks.
Thanks,
Roy_B
So, does this mean I could use a 3G data plan with the Thunderbolt?
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