New HTC One

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/03/30/verizon-htc-one-launch-soon/

This is interesting..

"Also of note is the fact that the Droid DNA has vanished from Verizon’s website, something first noticed by Droid-Life."

The DNA was out of stock this week with availability 3/28 I believe, but indeed it has vanished. You can still see it on the overall Droid phone page. I've been patiently waiting, while looking into other service providers to see the best option should I need to switch. I wish Verizon acted like "number 2" and tried a bit harder for their customers in terms of our device offerings both smart and basic. Even if they are coming out with an improved version etc... in light of recent announcements they could choose to let us know. Maybe there is hope as all the competition has new phones on the way with related info on their websites.

You beat me to posting the article! ..and now the rumors are all over the place. When I talked to HTC yesterday, they had no denial at all of the phone coming to Verizon, but wouldn't say it would either... though the tech I was speaking to was certainly alluding to it being there...

This gives me great hope!

Now just announce it already, so my blood pressure will go down!!

I'm not really up for an AT&T move, but I will if I have to.

Come on Verizon..do the right thing! Release this phone!

I have spoke with a few different reps at HTC also, and they too have given

me the feeling that Verizon will be doing something in regards to making

the HTC One part of their lineup. It's pretty sad that in order for them to

make a smart decision we have to create a huge uproar otherwise I honestly

don't think they would have given in and figured it out on their own! Maybe

they should have a website where customers can go and inform them of what

cool devices are coming down the pipeline so they can make better decisions

based on what their informed and loyal customers recommend... The Droid

label isn't quite cuttin it as of late, and honestly I think the days of

taking these exclusive devices and trying to make them special somehow and

rebranding them are over!

HawaiiBKC

I hope we don't get it.

Don't get what? And why is that?

There's always someone who has to make a post like this. Just go to you tube and keep hitting the dislike button for everything you see. That seems to be the kind of person you come across as.

Now, Verizon.. MAKE THE ANNOUNCEMENT !!!!! I can't wait!

No doubt, take that negativity elsewhere.... Some of us actually want a

decent device not a duplicate of last years.... Samsung is really starring

to look and act like Apple and they're big iPhone...lol what a joke

Wouldn't it just be nuts if this thing doesn't release until April 30? And

then Verizon announces that they will release its version by end of May and

only to find out its gonna be a black and red variant with 8gb of storage

and last year's snapdragon S4 pro.....

I love Verizon for all they do!

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/50654/att-exclusive-64-htc-one

All this is shaping up to be incredibly frustrating. Verizon should have signed on from the beginning.

HTC should have secured parts and had tons built at the time of release.

All comments by HTC point to Verizon being the problem. This is evident in the email I received from HTC this week. I posted it here, but Verizon mods deleted it. They are watching us here, but whether any of this frustration is being passed up the chain is doubtful.

Verizon needs to get something current in it's line up. Especially since they pulled the DNA, even though I'm sure you can still find the DNA is stores.

The DNA was a misstep, by HTC and V. They should have released it instead of the Incredible 4G. That way it could have run a longer course and HTC could have concentrated on the ONE. I still like the M7 moniker too.

HTC wants to sell as many phones as they can and to do it simply and cheaply by offering one phone. Verizon is clearly jerking HTC around, cause they are smaller. You don't see them side-stepping releases of Samsung and Apple phones. They can't strong arm them.

summit21

Looks like the HTC One 64GB will be an ATT exclusive, no biggie to me though. Only need 32GB.

Actually, the DNA is a very good handset.

It's the best droid out there. The reviews are stellar and most of the user reviews are good too.

Yes it has small storage and battery, but beyond that, it's tops.

Sure, I personally don't like the size, but look how many G-Note's and Note2s they sell as well as the G4 will be as bigger..

I am glad the ONE is smaller, but if you've seen the comparisons of the ONE and DNA on youtube, they are extremely close in size.

I highly doubt Verizon's version of the ONE will have a removable battery, or an SD card slot. They want subscribers to use the cloud which means more data usage.

Also, I actually think it's a good thing that new phones are coming out less frequently. Most of us after all, are tied into a 2 year contract anyway. As evidenced by the latest from Apple and Sammy, leaps and bounds in technology aren't happening either.

Manufactures need to take their time and knock it out of the park, so our phones don't "age" so fast.

Well... I know that this may really mean nothing at all, but I called the Verizon retention dept. I wanted to know how much it would cost me to get out of my contract, since I want the ONE. The guy at first went into trying to push the Galaxy 3 and that the 4 will be out soon, how THE NOTE is really good, etc. I told him that I'm an HTC guy, and I only want the ONE.

Surprisingly he didn't bring up the DNA at all.

He told me to hang on. My contract is up in June and there will be an HTC device out that will fit my needs before then, and that's all he could tell me. So, I asked, does that mean you're getting the phone? There was a brief silence and again he said that many people have been calling and complaining about Verizon not carrying the phone, and to hang on Something will be there for my liking. Whatever. At least it's another little (very little, I know) hint that it may be arriving. sigh!

..and then online, more of this:

Verizon HTC One Features Rumored

Adam Mills — 04/01/2013

The long-rumored Verizon HTC One, unofficially known as the HTC DLX Plus, has emerged again in rumors again today with a new leak suggesting its features which, if the real deal, look similar to the features found on the HTC One coming to AT&T, Sprint and Verizon.

Read: Droid DNA Returns, Verizon HTC One Plot Thickens.

Since HTC announced the HTC One in February, rumors have been swirling about a Verizon version of the HTC One. At is stands, only three of the nation’s five largest carriers are set to carry the HTC One at launch, carriers which include AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile. However, rumors of a Verizon HTC One have swirled, especially this weekend when the Droid DNA disappeared from Verizon’s website, then reemerged sporting a new SKU.

Rumored specs for the Verizon HTC One have emerged.

While that may or may not be a sign that something new is on the way, today, we have another glimpse at what may just be the specs for the Verizon HTC One, also known as the HTC DLX Plus, a plus version of the HTC DLX which is, of course, the name for Verizon’s Droid DNA.

Noted HTC leakster LlabTooFeR, who has been accurate with information in the past, suggests that the Verizon HTC One or HTC DLX Plus, will be touching down with some high-end features that resemble the HTC One’s specs. This is not surprising whatsoever as rumors have suggested that Verizon will be getting the HTC One at some point.

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Read: AT&T HTC One to Pack Carrier Exclusive.

He claims though that this will be the next HTC device which could mean that it’s the new HTC Butterfly 2 that HTC confirmed. He also says that the device is a flagship for carriers that did not receive the HTC One. So this could mean that Verizon’s device will come under a different brand name, perhaps the Droid DNA moniker.

Rumored specifications for Verizon’s device have leaked out as well, and here is what to expect.

1.5 GHz Snapdragon 600 Quad-Core Processor
4.7-Inch Display with 1080p Resolution
HTC UltraPixel/2.1MP
32GB Storage
2GB of RAM
WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
Android 4.2.2
Sense 5.0

These match up with the HTC One specifications almost perfectly. Unfortunately, there is no word on the design of the phone but given that it may be a different model than the HTC One, we could see something different from the full metal design. There is also no mention of a 64GB model, something that was deemed an AT&T exclusive just a short time ago.

Thus far, release date rumors have suggested that Verizon’s version of the HTC One could be coming a month or two after the initial HTC One launch but it’s unclear just how the U.S. release date delays have impacted Verizon’s model.

I would imagine with all the people showing high interest in the One, that

verizon will eventually do the smart thing and give in. Unfortunately its

gonna be too late for most people I'm sure, as it probably won't happen for

several months and by then most of the smart HTC fans will have already

grabbed their 64gb variant from at&t.... That's about the best looking

option at this point!

Good luck to all those out there hoping to obtain the new HTC One!!!!

Yeah. You know what?

I'm fed up.

I've pretty much resigned myself to the fact that I'm jumping ship over to AT&T.

I can't deal with this ridiculousness and bad business model.

They offer superior coverage, but that's all.

I don't want a variant of the phone or any garbage like that.

So, seriously..unless something happens where they get the phone as it's intended (or adding an SD slot) in the next 2 months),

I'm gone... good riddance.

icejack

HTC didnt design the HTC ONE to have a sd expansion slot. That is not verizons fault. what is Verizons fault is that they will not be getting the phone and the AT&T will be the only carrier as of right now that is getting the 64 gig model.

http://htcpedia.com/news/Verizon-HTC-One-Incoming.html?l_page=1&p_page=1

Yup.. my contract is just about over and I'm heading over to AT&T come June if this ridiculous run-around is not resolved. I am in my upgrade period as of March 25th and I've got money burning a hole in my pocket for this phone.. I'd rather give it to Verizon than AT&T but we'll see....

... to be continued.

Asch74

This is just rumor but looks like I will be leaving Verizon as well. NOT waiting this long for the HTC one. thats the link.

This is what it says...

Focus Taiwan is reporting that HTC will actually be releasing a customized version of the HTC One on Verizon. This customized 5-inch version will supposedly be on sale in the third quarter of this year, which still gives the other providers a nice little head start.

Okay, so, let's take a breath

Technically this is still a rumor, but it's a strong one. At this point it's safe to say that Verizon will have the HTC One. More likely than not there will soon be an official announcement.

Hopefully we'll be able to close the book on this long and sordid tale.

AZSALUKI

i wouldn't look for any official announcement. verizon typically announces devices JUST before they launch them.

Ann154

AZSALUKI wrote:
i wouldn't look for any official announcement. verizon typically announces devices JUST before they launch them.

And usually it is only a few days prior to the devices go on sale. If we are lucky, maybe a week before the official available date.

I haven't been able to log on to this site for days.. Enough calls to the IT dept. of Verizon might have helped!

I spoke with someone in the know at Verizon. However, in order to keep his job, he wouldn't tell me what he knows..

But, he said that a lot of the things he reads on here are very true, but many falsehoods are printed, as well.

I tried to drag any info out of the guy, and it was hard to get him to budge. He doesn't want to start any trouble.

So, I brought up a scenerio that's been discussed here... where they would keep the DNA as the flagship until June and then replace it with the ONE. There was a long pause.. and all he said was, "Umm..well, that certainly does sound like a sound and fair assessment of what's going to happen." So, I asked, does that mean that you will launch it in June?

He said, "Let's just put it this way.. after the 6 months of the DNA marketing is done, we will be replacing it with another HTC flagship device.."

So, what does that mean? Nothing, really. But those initial reports about them putting the phone out a couple of months after AT&T (perhaps my new home..we'll see in June) may be true.

I tried to drag it out of him! That's all I could get.

Anyway, I'm just glad I'm able to get on the site again!!

All I have to say is I'm glad 3 of my lines are off contract and I also registered on HTC's site for AT&T, so I can possibly get the extra rebate. AT&T has the wireless tv interface included for free. Verizon is too big for their own good.

Thanks folks for trying to get any credible info.

P.S. I also couldn't log in. At least they are consistent across the board :smileysad:.

Thank you for your diligence. This has really got me aggravated because they know how much hype there is about this phone but they choose not to announce anything officially. I'm giving them until June as well, if there is no word by then it's perfect timing for ATT because my contract will be up.

wayne88

If it turns out that the next Verizon HTC flag ship has a 5" screen and is called the DLX plus, then it won't be subject to ATT's 64gigabyte internal memory exclusivity since it won't be an HTC One. If only Verizon has learned that 16gb (without any external memory) as the DNA has, will not do for many of us. I will be happy with 64 gigabytes only (not even 32). I find myself rationing on my Rezound with 16gb built in and 32gb on the replacement micro sd card that I put in. I am not eligible for upgrade until Sept. but if I learn that the new Verizon HTC flagship has less than 64gigs on board, I will early terminate and go to ATT.

I'm doing the same with my Rezound..

I wonder made Verizon so incompetent in the past couple of years?? They have become very arrogant in the way they brand things and hold back choices. I won't take some 5 inch thing either. So, as stated before, unless it's just like the ONE, then I'm out of there (quickly) when my contract is up in June. AT&T, look forward to a ton of new business!!

I can't take my Inc anymore. It's locking and rebooting and I can't group text.

I have a business account with 5 phones on it. All lines will be off contract by the end of April. If nothing happens by then, or is at least announced, I'm pulling all of them and going else where. I will NOT wait til the 3rd quarter or even June.
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If what Verizon said is true about giving the DNA six months. That is May, since it launched in November.

It is supposed to be on Sprint and ATT shelves on the 19th. Verizon had better speak up by then, or they will be losing customers.

The one thing I worry about the ONE is blink feed. I am not into social media and I don't need that. Some rumors say you can "turn it off" by making another home screen, but you have to swipe to get to it? What about the home button? Will it take me to blink feed again?

dno1176

Ive had the Rezound since it launched and and I have not had really any storage issues. I get the appeal of 32GB and 64GB but I just us things like Dropbox or just pull movies, songs, etc from the playstore or Spotify. Very little is actually on my phone that takes up alot of space. With all that said.... I do hope VZW does give the consumers the options of something more than the 16GB it did with the DNA. Honestly in this day and age where people take massive amounts of pic and videos and still do use the 'Cloud' to its potential that 16GB seems small. So, I am hoping to hear something soon. I really do want The One and or something REALLY REALLY similar and I want it on VZW but TMobiles no contract plan looks as though it may be cheaper for me and they ARE getting the One so even though I have been with VZW for about 10 years I am really looking at other options because of phone selection and price. I stuck around when they didn't the HTC One X (I really wanted that phone) then the One X Plux(ditto) but I may have to jump ship after this One thing.

http://htcsource.com/2013/04/chinese-htc-one-trades-in-zero-gap-aluminum-construction-for-microsd-card-slot-and-dual-sim-support/

I've been following this thread for a few weeks and finally had to join in. I've been a Verizon customer for 25+ years (local carrier in the mid-late 80's bought out) and am so FURIOUS about the games I'm ready to jump ship too.

I'm a business customer with 8 lines so Verizon wouldn't miss me, but I NEED a new phone and after reading the negatives about the DNA I'm not risking it. I have absolutely LOVED my HTC Thunderbolt but cracked the screen and now have a few dark areas.

The HTC One seems to be everything I need and more, but my greatest concerns are WHEN it will arrive and HOW MUCH bloatware Verizon is going to shove down our throats with it! These ridiculous apps that are forced upon us that can't be removed without reflashing the phone are completely ludicrous. There are at least 10 pieces of bloatware that take up memory and storage that should have NEVER been installed!

sammc

For the people who were asking about expandable storage:

Just received a "pre order email" from HTC. Interesting....

EDIT: Although I indicated to HTC that I'm on Verizon, Verizon isn't one of the choices. GRRRR....

Asch74

so did I. i clicked the link and i am not able to preorder for verizon. i called htc and talked to a rep she clearly stated that the HTC One is NOT coming to verizon but another HTC phone was in the works for verizon but she would not provide a release date. she stated that the reason the carrier list stated verizon is for the phone being traded in. really tired of verizon and HTC may leave verizon and get a completely different phone. tired of the run around by both verizon and HTC...

ogoshjosh

Well my contract is up, and I knew from the moment it was announced that the HTC One is the phone I want. Really unfortunate that Verizon is not going to carry this phone (and i mean this phone, not some altered deficient model they choose to release 2-3 months down the road), I was ready to switch to Verizon and get a good sized data plan with them, but guess my money is going to AT&T or T-Mobile now; not sure yet. Really wanted my money to go to verizon, but hey guess they don't want it.

I tried to call the line to cancel my service last night. It was so busy, that there was too much of a wait. People are calling in droves!

So, I called today. I talked to the rep about cancelling because they didn't pick up the HTC ONE.

He said, "That's a great phone! I know it'll be my next one!" oookkkay..

I said, "But you aren't carrying it and I'll take my business elsewhere to where they will carry the phone."

He told me to hang on. There was a bit of a hold.

When he returned he said, "There's no reason to go. The talk here is that we'll have announcement about carrying this phone. The talk in the office is that an announcement will be made later this month. Everyone here is talking about how we're going to be carrying very soon."

Another guy with another rumor... he probably just wanted me to stay with the company, but who knows? I guess we'll all find out soon, and then make our decisions as to how this is (or isn't ) handled..

A HUGE part of me just wants to buy out my contract and be done with them.

DD999

I've been following this thread and other various news on this subject for a while now, decided it's probably time I commented directly on the matter. Like many of you, I've been with Verizon for a while now and I've become quite tired of the company's phone selection (or lack thereof) over the last two years or so, and that's being generous...

I've been sitting on an upgrade for almost a year now and I STILL have not found a phone worthy of signing another two year agreement with this company. I came across the HTC One and thought to myself "Okay, I've found my phone. This is what I've been waiting for.." Unfortunately, my excitement quickly turned to frustration when I learned that Verizon would NOT be carrying the HTC One.

As stated earlier, I have been a loyal customer to VZW and this does not sit well with me. Naturally, you would think that being a customer of one of the largest network carriers you would have access to a wide range of handsets from various manufacturers, but you'd be wrong in this case. The bottom line is this; you either keep the customers happy and give them what they want or they go somewhere else and find what they're looking for.

Your move Verizon.

If Verizon wants to do something right, they will make an announcement by the 19th of this month, which is supposed to be when the ONE will be available at ATT and Sprint stores.

I would also assume HTC will probably start their advertising campaign around this time as well?

No announcement and more people aware of this phone = verizon losing subscribers.

The-Edrich

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Why would anyone choose to use T-Mobile network? Or Sprint? I have never

heard so many complain of dropped calls and slow to no data speeds. At&t

and Verizon are the only option for fast 95% reliable coverage and service.

The HTC One is getting ready to launch in less than 2 weeks now and nothing

from Verizon yet! I'm getting nervous, one would think that within the next

3 weeks with as much attention it has drawn and how marketable this thing

is.........that Verizon would announce they too will be releasing it and

have a Verizon exclusive of course in red with a 64gb option of course! If

they thrown in an sd card slot and beef up battery to 2700mah I'll never

even talk about leaving them again!

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gradyp82

I have been with verizon for many years. I have been far less than satisfied. I have had many over the phone battles regarding boloney bill charges. They constantly claim to have the best coverage. I go camping alot and every time I go, my friends with AT&T and even Sprint for god's sake always have full bars while I have zero. The only reason I have stayed with this company through crap customer service and crumby service had been the devices. Now that I cant get the phone I want Im so gone.

There are rumors that they don't want to release the One because they have and support the DNA, however the DNA is a horrible device and incomparable to the One. They should cut their losses with it and move on. They should also stop harassing the device company regarding putting the ugly verizon logo on things. I'm so sick of looking at that thing on my phone. It just reminds me what a crappy company I pay bills to.

I'm gonna wait a month see what happens, if they pick the phone up or not. After that I'm so paying out of my contract and going elsewhere.

japetty

Why on earth would you say in the last part of your statement that if VZW gets the phone you want you will stay with VZW when you tell us how terrible the service is you receive in the first part of your statement. You also go on to tell us how awful that your billing has been as well. Things just don't fit together here. Anyone which has received that many issues caused by the carrier they use would be gone already when the contract is up as soon as some other carrier has the phone they want regardless of what VZW does. If you go to at&t, good luck with what they give you. I don't know anything about the rest of the carriers.

gradyp82

I'm sorry I'll elaborate. For many a year verizon has tried time after time to charge me petty amounts for "data usages". They're only around $1.30 each month but when I have unlimited data it is annoying to see them there.

I'll stay with them if they pick up the phone, because I obviously don't want to pay to terminate the contract early. I have not left in the past, because my family has had really old phones that cant be used in family plans. This year they have upgraded and have a AT&T family plan. So now if Verizon doesn't step it up, I'll join their family plan.

I have to laugh. I've been going page by page in forum topics and this one (no pun intended), by far, has the most views/replies. I'd bet a lot that there are some higher ups reading through this thread.. I just don't get why they just will not reply or give us some kinda reassurance that we need not be browsing other carriers for the One. I find myself weekly adding the One to my 'cart' at both Sprint and AT&T just to get that close to having one... Believe me, it's so tempting to just hit that Submit button on pre-ordering that beautiful Glacial Silver 32GB HTC One at AT&T (which includes a free HTC Media Link Adapter) and just eating the early termination fee...

I'm starting to think I need a support group.. this may be the best place for it.

Message was edited by: UgXvibe
I meant AT&T not Verizon...

Heretic1989

I can hear it now.

Hi. I'm UgXvibe, and i'm an HTC One addict.

rbw62

Amen, you are preaching to the choir Brother! I too have been with BIG Red for 4 years, my contract is up, Been eyeballing the ONE since I read of it. Just preordered it on 4-3-13, coming in on 4-19. cant wait!

Verizon higher-ups are not reading this thread. There are moderators to what what we say and post..That's it.

Verizon has millions of subscribers. They will do what they want and when they want. They don't listen to a few hundred people who want a certain phone.

I mean, has anybody who's said they are going to cancel their account been contacted? No.

HTC is partly to blame as well. The ONE was supposed to be available in March. That's why they had their own separate launch event before MWC, and to get a jump on the S4. They've lost that edge now.

Who knows when we'll see Verizon's version.

I talked to a sales rep this weekend, and they had no idea about when. They said it's basically a matter of hours before they know what phones are coming out, that they can start selling.

I'm outta here May 1st.

It's become my support group. I'll admit it. It's good to be around like-minded people with the same goal about something..even if it is a phone!

Funderbird

Sorry if this has been asked before and is a repeat question. Is it possible to take the Unlocked/developers version of the HTC One and put it on the Verizon network? I fear that Verizon is going to bastardize this beautiful phone and I don't want to see some red plastic montrosity. I would prefer to stay on this network since my family is on the same network but after 12 years of getting N-1 generation phone equipment, random service charges and horrible software updates/bloatware, I may have reached my limit with Verizon's mismanagement of ther customers.

I was wondering the same thing. I shot them an email to ask.

My "issue" with that is I don't want to spend $600+ on a phone that Verizon SHOULD offer for $199 on a two year upgrade! I don't mind the two year contract, as nobody else can compete with VZW where I live. They can take my money every month but should certainly offer the devices to COMPLIMENT their excellent coverage/service.

Here was the reply:

Dear ,

Thank you for contacting HTC technical support; I will happily assist you with your inquiry.

I want to start off by thanking you for taking an interest in our latest released device to fulfill your smart phone needs. To answer your question:

Our HTC One developing edition is compatible on these frequencies: - HSPA/WCDMA: 850/1900/2100 MHz - GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz - LTE: 700/850/AWS/1900 MHz (US), please check with Verizon to see if their network frequencies fall within these standards.

I hope this information has been helpful, . Should you need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us. Our hours of operation are from 8am to 1am, 7 days a week for your convenience. You may also reach us by phone at 1-866-449-8358 or feel free to visit us at /www.htc.com/us for more information on our products.

That tells me that if I want a HTC One (non-Verizon-diluted) device I have to cough up $600+, but it will indeed work. This may actually be a solution for me, if I can pry that money out of my wallet. Guess I'll wait and see what VZW does.

sammc

If the unlocked version does work on the network, then does that mean that someone might be able to keep their unlimited data?

Shepherd_Lover

31tudor wrote:
Here was the reply:
Dear ,

Thank you for contacting HTC technical support; I will happily assist you with your inquiry.
I want to start off by thanking you for taking an interest in our latest released device to fulfill your smart phone needs. To answer your question:

Our HTC One developing edition is compatible on these frequencies: - HSPA/WCDMA: 850/1900/2100 MHz - GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz - LTE: 700/850/AWS/1900 MHz (US), please check with Verizon to see if their network frequencies fall within these standards.

I hope this information has been helpful, . Should you need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us. Our hours of operation are from 8am to 1am, 7 days a week for your convenience. You may also reach us by phone at 1-866-449-8358 or feel free to visit us at /www.htc.com/us for more information on our products.
That tells me that if I want a HTC One (non-Verizon-diluted) device I have to cough up $600+, but it will indeed work. This may actually be a solution for me, if I can pry that money out of my wallet. Guess I'll wait and see what VZW does.

The HTC One dev version will NOT work for LTE on Verizon's network. Wrong band. While it may be fine for voice and 3G data, its LTE band is specifically AT&T (Theirs is 700MHz, Big Red's is 750MHz). Don't blow your hard-earned money on it.

Ann154

31tudor wrote:
Here was the reply:
Dear ,

Thank you for contacting HTC technical support; I will happily assist you with your inquiry.
I want to start off by thanking you for taking an interest in our latest released device to fulfill your smart phone needs. To answer your question:

Our HTC One developing edition is compatible on these frequencies: - HSPA/WCDMA: 850/1900/2100 MHz - GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz - LTE: 700/850/AWS/1900 MHz (US), please check with Verizon to see if their network frequencies fall within these standards.

I hope this information has been helpful, . Should you need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us. Our hours of operation are from 8am to 1am, 7 days a week for your convenience. You may also reach us by phone at 1-866-449-8358 or feel free to visit us at /www.htc.com/us for more information on our products.
That tells me that if I want a HTC One (non-Verizon-diluted) device I have to cough up $600+, but it will indeed work. This may actually be a solution for me, if I can pry that money out of my wallet. Guess I'll wait and see what VZW does.

That is a GSM only phone. Verizon Wireless uses CDMA for the voice calls at this time.

It's just interesting that he would say that because that would put the date at April 21, 2013 exactly. That is two days after all the other carriers are reporting to have them or shipping them out. It also sets on a Sunday which I doubt Verizon would announce something then but possibly during the week of the 21st. Regardless if we had to wait another month for the phone, this would allow us to decide whether we want to switch or hold out. It would also allow us to get some insight on the new Motorola X phone that's rumored to be mentioned during Google I/O which is May 15-17, 2013. Decisions, decisions.

SirAlderan

I've been googling "HTC One Verizon" for a couple weeks now in the hope I'd hear some good news.

Last week at a local restaurant I saw a guy at a table wearing an HTC polo shirt, and I couldn't help but ask him what he knew about the HTC one coming to Verizon. He told me they don't have a release date but that it is believed to eventually come to Verizon. I know, I was disappointed with that answer too. That being said, he had the HTC one on him and let me check it out. Absolutely gorgeous, blew my mind. It was running on T-mobile and really is everything they say it is. It seems even internally the details about it's release on Verizon haven't bee hammered out.

http://www.phonedog.com/2013/04/18/verizon-wireless-to-make-special-announcement-on-may-22/

Still being hopeful over here...

http://www.amazon.com/Stand-Leather-Cover-Verizon-HTC6445LVW/dp/B00C4UO44C/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1366324026&sr=8-9&keywords=verizon+case+htc+one+m7

I just read that about the announcement..I hope it's about the ONE!

Anyone else have trouble getting on here all week?? It was driving me nuts.

..and here's another clue for you all... check out what Amazon is selling:

..and there are a couple of different types that say they're exclusively for Verizon...

Do you have the 'Exclusively for Verizon' links? Makes me feel better.. lol

I'm not waiting til May 22. I've been waiting since February, then March, now it's April.

I'm not gonna wait for an announcement that nobody knows what it's for.

If it is for the ONE, it won't be released for weeks and weeks after the announcement, so were looking at July.

MODERATORS, tell your Verizon big-wigs I'm pulling my 25 unit business account after THIS weekend.

THAT'S MY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT.

Static_Discharge

This May 22 announcement better be for the HTC One! I've been waiting since 11/12 for a phone of that magnitude.

Screw the S4. (Seriously Samsung.. the same exact design as the S3? COME ON!!)

I want a HTC One!

http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-confirms-samsung-galaxy-s4-coming-may?style_mobile=0

I think this is the nail in the coffin as far as getting the HTC One at VZW anytime soon:

Verizon confirms Samsung Galaxy S4 coming in May

By Jerry Hildenbrand | Apr 18 2013 | 6:18 pm | 26 Comments

No date was given, but previous leaked information points to May 30

Verizon has confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S4 will be available on their network during the month of May via Twitter this afternoon. We've previously seen a May 30 date leaked from Staples for the Verizon version of the S4, but no actual date was given today.

As just about every other US carrier has given out release information on their version of the Galaxy S4, it' nice to see Verizon say something -- even if it is just the month. With May right around the corner, I've a feeling we'll know more soon. Of course, we'll let you know as soon as we do.

Heretic1989

You may be right.

http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-s-samsung-galaxy-s4-sign-page-now-live

I suppose it's good that it was announced, so that takes one more thing off the list that they may "ANNOUNCE" on May 22.

Being as there has been somewhat of an uproar about them not selling the ONE, maybe that'll be part of the announcement (hopeful thinking). Otherwise, at least I'll know for sure to take my business to AT&T when my contract is up in early June. Who knows? It's really a sad shame that this company has become so secretive and won't allow us a real choice in what we would like to buy. So, if many of us leave for the HTC One, then at least they'll take a well-deserved hit for becoming such a terrible business model. (or the hit may not be major, but they'll lose quite a few customers)

Even the fact that anything is a 'secret announcement' is quite lame.

@nneptune, so the SG4 think was a VZW leak on twitter, so not really an "announcement", meaning it may still be the 5/22 agenda. But that's not my issue -- my worry is that if the SG4 is really launching in May at VZW then they won't want to dilute that with the addition of an HTC One anytime soon. But I could be wrong.

Heretic1989

I just did a side by side comparison between the htc one and the htc droid dna, and they're more similar than different. That could be why vzw is in no hurry to add the htc one to their lineup.

wademsw

Hi guys! I just canceled Verizon and ported to T-Mobile from Verizon after being with Verizon for 1 year and I feel great about it!

I Just "pre" ordered the HTC one (99 bucks) its expected UPS delivery is on Monday the 22nd (Yes! before the actual release date and I am totally happy!)

Yes, I will be paying 300 to Verizon in ETF fees but I just sold my Verizon GS3 for $275 on craigslist so I am only taking 25 dollar hit plus the 99 for the phone.

I will be saving 40+ per month on T-mobile (paying 80 plus tax on Tmob including the HTC one and no contract vs and paying 125+tax to verizon) I just calculated it and In one year on T-mobile I am saving $540.00 in one year, (45ish X 12) On sprint and ATT you would also save just not as much. I love the Idea of no contracts and thats what made me go back to T-Mobile. (I switched last year to Verizon to get the Galaxy Nexus which I ended up hating and switching for and S3 which was ok)

A note on service (I worked for T-Mobile tech support years ago and I have been new Verizon user for the last year and a half) Verizon's service (at least in albuquerque) Is not,(I repeat not) that much better to justify the extra cost and headaches of having to wait forever for new devices and also waiting forever for android updates.

T-mobile's service is only a bit slower in some areas here in Albuquerque but we are just getting the LTE going here now and once it is up and running the speed difference will be negligible. In fact when the LTE is up and running some are getting higher speeds on T-Mobile (because of less 4GLTE traffic)

Verizon is definitely better for travelers who like to travel by car and have coverage everywhere. T-Mobile does a good job with roaming agreements but the 3G in rural areas is pretty weak compared to verizon.

Since I personally only travel by car every once and awhile. I found after using verizon for a year that it was not worth the 45 extra dollars per month

I will be saving 40+ dollars a month and after selling my Galaxy S3

I just got back from AT&T where I got my hands on a ONE and messed with it for a bit... what an amazing phone!!

There's no way I'm backing away from this.. In fact, I may not even wait until June. I may cancel my contract early and just go with it. No more Verizon games! The phone is pretty much everything we've hoped for!

Funny, I called the AT&T store here too and they said they have a bunch of 32Gb in stock and a demo unit.. I may go over there tomorrow and play around with it. Debating if I should wait for the 64Gb. Like I said before, my contract is up in July.. which means I would pay $140.00 early termination. This is why I'm waiting for the May 22 Announcement. If nothing important is said there then I only have to pay $120.00 ETF..

http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/new.php?m=f

Yeah.. It's a stunning phone and is smooth, quick, incredible picture and sound..

I'll wait for the May 22nd announcement, as well. If nothing is mentioned, it'll cost me to get out of my contract, as well..but I will. It was weird to turn it on and have the AT&T logo come up on the screen instead of the familiar Verizon one, but who cares? This phone will be mine!!!!! I'm obsessed with it!

Funderbird

If you go to phonescoop.com, they typically list when the FCC has approved phones for domestic carriers in the last 30 days. Galaxy S4 got FCC approval on April 1st, but there has yet to be approval for any HTC/Verizon phone. All other carriers got their HTC One approvals at the end of Feb (usually a 1 month delay between FCC approval and release to the market).

Note that they don't list phones that have been submitted to the FCC but haven't been approved. Hopefully the HTC One falls into that category. I would expect the FCC approval in to next 2 weeks if Verizon's May 22nd announcement date has anything to do with the HTC One phone.

sgtsnell

IDK what's wrong with Verizon but they better get with the progam. I have visited AT&T 3x to check out this phone. I almost signed the contract today.This phone rocks! I have had my blackberry bold 9650 for 3yrs. My contract with Verizon has expired & I'm real close to walking out the door. AT&T has a rollover minute plan that can suit my needs. I really don't want to leave Big Red but they seem to get everything last.

pmangr

Seems to me that if VZW was going to carry the HTC One, they'd let that info leak now. Even if it is going to be delayed, wouldn't they want to keep people from jumping ship? I've been with VZW since before it was VZW. Back when the StarTac was the emerging hot phone! My Bionic is up for upgrade on May 8. My contract is up on Sept 8. If VZW doesn't have the HTC One or better by then, I'm afraid I'll be jumping ship. Not being impatient, but I want to replace my Bionic as soon as I can without having to pay VZW a severance fee. Also, I don't want a Phablet! 4.7" is about as big as I'd want.

For those of you saying they better leak something before people jump ship..... They announced they would make an announcemnt on MAY 22, 2013 ... HOW IS THAT NOT OBVIOUS to what one of the members on here told us about what the verizon rep said to him?! I'm going to generalize it because I don't want to search for the post but it went a little something like this " after 6 months of life, the dna will be replaced with another htc flagship phone" ....This makes total sense because the end of life would be MAY 21, 2013! Coincidence?! I think not! They're going to announce a new HTC Flagship phone.

P.S. to also keep the ones jumping ship for the S4, it was just announced this morning that they are taking pre-orders and the S4 will be available MAY 30th, 2013. http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/24/verizons-samsung-galaxy-s4-arrives-in-stores-may-30-for-199-after-rebate/

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Bloomberg-Verizon-will-announce-the-Nokia-Lumia-928-in-May_id42255

@fortheloveoftech, HOW IS THAT NOT OBVIOUS ...?

Well, I think Funderbird answered it with his Phonescoop info -- there's no indication from FCC, which would have shown up by now. OTOH, if we are to consider that the May VZW announcement will be about something other than the SG4, then I'm more inclined to believe it might be the Nokia 928:

I can see Nokia and Sammy being in the announcement too. I would like to point out that when the droid dna was found to have pass the FCC http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/05/likely-verizon-bound-htc-dlx-swings-through-the-fcc/ It was on Nov. 5 and it was released Nov. 21. 16 days or about two weeks after FCC was found out.

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/04/23/verizon-htc-one-could-be-supercharged/

Then there is the Supercharged rumor

Not sure I want a DNA shell with the HTC One features, but it may be worth waiting til May 22nd to see if there is any hope for an HTC ONE. At least in my area, AT&T has good voice and data coverage and their plan options fit my needs real well. I wasn't planning on changing carriers, but when I need a phone (been 3 years), I want something that I can live with for 2-3 years.

Edit: Just reading some hands on reviews of S4 ... not surprising folks leaning towards HTC One. So sad we get the S4.

Why would Verizon have a special announcement for the HTC One.

They didn't for the S4 which will arguably be a bigger seller.

Plus all rumors point to Verizon's version being called a DNA Plus, so how would that warrant a big, special announcement?

No, I think the announcement has to do with rate changes or contract changes. You know, the typical "we're screwing you again because we have the best coverage and we can".

I am 7 months past my upgrade date. I should have just gotten the DNA and I would be using a great phone while this whole mess gets sorted out...and I would only have a year left before I could upgrade again. Which will be right about the time they finally release the One, or DNA Plus, Or Incredible X, or...

My amazing original Incredible is getting very long in the tooth.

ohredwood

I, like the post above me, have the OG Dinc, and man do I feel I'm running on borrowed time. I've managed to keep my sanity with JB 4.2 and having it rooted but the fact is it's 3 years old and does have some struggles here and there, with an occasional reboot.

I don't care what they call it, dnaplus, dlxplus, theone, m7, Inc5, whatever, but if this announcement says anything to do with a 5 inch phablet, I'm done. I feel like I have been paying more for some light at the end of the tunnel that may not even exist. I have an unlimited plan that I have not wanted to mess with for fear of getting locked into some new 2 year arrangement. I have 700 minutes, which on some months, I really have to budget that I don't go over. I orignally got the phone and plans when my life circumstances were different, including quite a few of my most called numbers being on verizon, but about half those people are on other carriers.

So the bottom line is, I really need an update to my phone plan, and and upgrade to my phone. I really hope theone is coming to verizon real soon, because I can't continue to just wait for phablets and phones I don't want. I would really be in a pickle if my DINC decided to konk out before VZ makes up their mind.........

feistc

Just started another thread since I didn't see this one, and the "search" didn't pull it up. I'm due for an upgrade but have been waiting for a new groundbreaking phone. The HTC One is that phone. The new GS4 is just a glorified GS3. Who needs more megapixels in their camera? I'm not printing posters. Seriously Verizon, how could you leave us loyal customers hanging?

@fortheloveoftech, thanks for digging up that dna fcc release. So, it would seem that it's not too late for a new HTC device to be included in the May VZW announcement. Also, I had been thinking that if the announcement was about a new flagship device e.g. the SG4 then they wouldn't want to also be releasing the new HTC device as to diminish the impact of the SS release. However, now that you mention the announcement could include both Nok and SS then I suppose it might as well also include a 3rd (or more) phone, such as a new HTC device. In this way, perhaps the May announcement is actually the announcement of a whole "New Summer Lineup of Phones".

sgtsnell

Verizon needs to get with the program. Why are they always last in line to get the better phones? I have been with them approximately 15yrs. I asked a Verizon rep about the HTC One & she wouldn't confirm whether they getting it. She then tried to sell me the DNA. I told her I didn't want it but she kept on & on comparing the two phones. I read the reviews for the DNA & told her I didn't want a phone plagued with sim cards not being recognized which forced people to reboot several times a day. Also there were quite a few complaints about the person on the other line having difficulty hearing what was said from the DNA.

I am ready to jump ship. I have been to the AT&T store 3x already. The only reason why I haven't left is because I'm on an old plan & I get a 20% discount. I love the ONE. It's soooo sexy. It was love at 1st sight. A cell phone is like a car you choose it for durability, how it performs, looks & feels. And I'm feeling the HTC ONE!

@random64 I just looked back and realized you're still on a T-bolt too! ha I'm glad I'm not the only one.

ANYWAY back on topic, has anyone posted this little gem yet? http://gadgetinsiders.com/htc-butterfly-2-sighted-on-ota-test-three-variants-expected/1209313/

Also Screen Shot 2013-04-25 at 11.42.06 PM.png

this is all the information I know about the DLXPLUS. This is LlabTooFer's website http://llabtoofer.com/2013/04/01/htc-dlx-plus-new-flagship/ with the specs.... closely related to the HTC One

I also contacted him, this image was not my twitter s/n, "when do you believe the DLX+ will be available, Q2 or Q3?" and he responded back with "Somewhere in between...". Taking that with a grain of salt meaning June or July but hey, we'll just have to wait and see on May 22nd

I agree with you, and have been to AT&T that many times as well. The car analogy is a good one.

It's a fantastic phone! I won't accept anything else.

I'll wait until after May 22nd. My son's phone was bought in May, so I'd have to have it there as its own line, which stinks.

But, HTC ONE is THE phone I want, and I won't be stopped. So between the 2 plans it'll cost me (I help him pay), but it's worth it to me. I've been watching the development of this phone since it was first leaked. They should have kept the M7 name! But I do love that phone!!!!

icipher

I too have been following the news(or lackthereof) on this phone being released on verizon. I am so damn sick of verizon, the carrier that loves to speak about how great it is. The carrier that I pay more to be with. And not only are they dragging their feet with the HTC one, they are trying to sell the droid DNA as a comparable phone! What a JOKE! The only person who would fall into that trap is someone who is completely ignorant when it comes to cell phone technology.

Also, why is verizon the LAST to release the galaxy s4? This company better pull it's head out of it's ass. A lot of people, myself included, are ANGRY about this whole HTC one debacle. If you're going to toute yourself as a premium company, and get more of my money for that, you better offer me the best phones. T-mobile and Sprint are getting better, and better and better, and will have LTE up and running more and more everyday. They will become more attractive by the week and verizon will slowly lose it's place at the top.

@Fortheloveoftech -- Wow that's some great internet sleuthing there. :smileyhappy:. Alright -- I'll hold out a bit longer for the DLXPLUS... Assuming it's available with 32Gb. If not, I'm quite possibly going to barf on my keyboard.

AZSALUKI

Icipher.....Verizon has always focused on the network. They launched the s3 and note2 later than everyone else too. I'm not saying their strategy is better or worse than the others, but there's no arguing with their success. We pay more for a premium network. Sprint and t-mo may be getting lte up and running and in more places, but considering I was pulling 20mbps on an lte device more than two years ago with Verizon, I'd guess that Verizon isn't too concerned about those 2 companies. I'd rather wait a couple months on a device now and then, than a couple years on real network technology.

japetty

AZSALUKI: You are very correct with what you say about the VZW network. I read similar posts when the S3 what about to hit the market. People just could not wait for VZW to get that phone but there were other really top of the line phones you could buy and use. I chose to wait and get the 32gb S3. People don't want to wait...they want what they want and they come here and complain thinking the powers that make the decision to sell this product or that product read all these things they that users come here and say about this product or that product. It just does not happen with these companies. They are listening to the product sales people and if that sales person greases their palm enough. It has been this way for eons and I don't see it changing anytime soon. They also have a little in the decision about if VZW will make big money off this product or that product and if they make enough of these fantastic decisions they may get a big promotion and be a big shot in VZW.

I choose to stay with VZW because their network will work when I need it at my home and then will it work most places I go and can I afford this. The phones come second for me but I have always found a phone which will be acceptable to my needs. I am looking at getting the S4 when VZW gets the 32gb version or maybe the 64gb version (but I understand at&t has that phone sewed up) The 32gb will be just fine for me with the 64gb card. If I can't get this phone I will just keep what I got (S3) and wait for something else to come out on VZW. I don't do contracts so I can change carriers anytime I want but most of the other carriers have networks that are a POS in the area where I live which is somewhat off the beaten path and I will not pay for a home landline in addition to my wireless service. I would not even mind the HTC 1 if it is put on VZW I would like it real well but it is not going to be on VZW so it is not a consideration for me. It has been this way for over 20 years now. One other thing is VZW always works when my wife wants to use the phone and that weighs in heavy on the decisions of what carrier we will use. She stated that as long as I can make a call when I pick up my phone then I don't care what carrier we use. Just look at the other carriers service maps and compare. How much money do you think it will cost the other carriers to even start to come close to the VZW map? My guess even if they really tried to do that rather than just talk about it in hopes of getting new customers VZW would slowly be changing their network to a newer better network as they have with LTE. Technology changes fast to make our lives better.

Look at how fast phones have changed and think about the future phones to come out in the next year and past.

Good luck with those who want this phone (HTC-1) but you may be want to look at other phones or be prepared to change carrier and accept whatever service you get in the areas you live and frequent.

@Fortheloveoftech- So what is possibly different with the DNA Plus vs. the HTC ONE. If that LlabTooFeR spec list was correct it would have a slower processor. The only difference I would expect is 4.2.2 version (heck 5.0 by time they come out with something). It does give a speck of hope or it was an April Fools joke!

Had to torture myself, so I went to Best Buy and got to see the HTC ONE next to the Samsung Galaxy S4. I've been drinking the Verizon Red Water for so long, I tried to convince myself the S4 was a decent choice. I have to agree with many reviewer's closing statements saying S4 has overwhelming features, but reviewer preference went to the HTC ONE. Too bad so many Verizon customers probably won't get to make a choice. I decided to wait until May 22nd before leaving - I cannot compromise with the S4 - just like the S3 it seems so cheap.

googlealltheway

The thing is, they don't carry the nexus 4. And I don't see why they don't carry the other smartphones either. They would make ALOT more money since the Nexus 4 is one of the best smartphones on the market. They don't care about customer satisfaction.

AZSALUKI

they carried the previous nexus phone (first) and i'm pretty sure sales were lackluster and i know the reviews weren't so hot. granted, the 4 is MUCH better, but still.

I don't particularly think that Verizon is to blame for this. Just like said verizon did carry the galaxy nexus ( "nexus 3") but T-mobile seems to be very involved with google and android. G1 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC_Dream was exclusively for T-mo and the same for the nexus 4. The relationship is just like Motorola mobile and Verizon wireless... hince the success of the Droid series, considering only 6 of the 19 droid phones are NOT moto. Although now that Moto mobile has been acquired by Google, I do not know where that relationship stands. There is potential for the new Moto "X" phone though.

Its also like we've all said before, Verizon wouldn't skip out on a cash cow (HTC One) if it didn't have a reason to compensate for that money... whether that's for phone sales or loss of customers. I feel like they have a big plan to entice their existing customers and new ones to stick by / join their side.

mesii23

Actually Google wouldn't allow Verizon or Sprint to have the Nexus 4 because the carriers would not allow the updates to be pushed out quickly, which is the main point of the Nexus line. The Galaxy Nexus was a disaster becasue the Verizon version was conveniently 3 to 4 updates behind everyone else's version of the phone.

Also, Google does not allow bloatware on the Nexus line, and everyone knows how fond Verizon is of bloatware.

I really want an HTC One, and can save around $40 a month by jumping to T-Mobile, so I will probably do so. Tired of the draconian update process, poor phone selection, and high prices of Verizon. I can jump and get better phones, for less money overall, the service may not be as ideal, but for $40 a month off, I'll deal with it.