The newest flagship from HTC, the 10 lineup, finally hits Western shores, as the HTC 10 lands in the U.S. market. The latest to offer the new flagship as part of their device lineup lists are T-Mobile and Sprint.
In an announcement posted on their website, T-Mobile revealed the the HTC 10 will be available as a carrier-locked device this week, starting May 18. In addition, as an opening treat, T-Mobile will also be bundling the new HTC 10 with a number of accessories for every early purchases. In the announcement, T-Mobile stated, "Anyone that buys the HTC 10 at the Un-carrier can get an HTC Rapid Charger and an HTC Ice View case ($85 total value) for FREE when they purchase between May 18th and May 24th, while supplies last."
As for its plan price tag, the HTC 10 will be available with $0 down upfront, and will have a $28.34 charge over 24 months as part of T-Mobile's interest-free financing plan.
In addition, another major U.S. carrier is already featuring the HTC 10 as a flagship device in its carrier plans. Sprint has listed the new HTC on its online shop. The new device is available for a one-time full price of $624. There are also different payment options available, such as an outright payment of $199.99 as part of a two-year contract. The payment scheme can also be broken down in monthly installments, with the HTC 10 having a price tag of $21 for 24 months, with zero down.
Aside from the two operators, the HTC 10 is also available as a global release, unlocked version, which can also be used on the Verizon network. The unlocked version can also be used in the AT&T network, and this is good news to subscribers of the mobile carrier. AT&T has stated previously that it will not be offering the new flagship in its device lists.
