Probably the best Headline I could get for Windows Phone, ever!

[Jazmac]

HTC Makes The best Android Phone in the World. Soon, I'll Make The Best Windows Phone.

HTC M8 Windows Phone Leak - Business Insider

I am so pumped about this I could explode. This will be my next Windows Phone if AT&T was smart to get it.

 

[TechFreak1]

For your sake and for the HTC fans around the world I hope it is not a Verizon exclusive or an AT&T exclusive.

 

[twint7787]

If they don't update my 8X I will be far less pumped.

 

[ReconVirus]

Better camera and physical buttons non excusive. Then yeah

 

[Jazmac]

Better camera and physical buttons non excusive. Then yeah

The camera in the M8 is not stellar but then its running android. I hope the WP 8.1 software improves how the images look. But the look and feel of the M8 is the best. Speakers on the front all powered by Wp 8.1will make a real statement.

 

[Harry Wild]

If it is only available to Verizon; then it another miss opportunity for WP growth in the U.S.

 

[Jonnie LasVegas]

It's listed as coming to Verizon the 21st. Hopefully it will be coming to all carriers that day.

 

[TechFreak1]

It's listed as coming to Verizon the 21st. Hopefully it will be coming to all carriers that day.

I hope it does, as other wise it would be a massive opportunity simply thrown away.

 

[twint7787]

It definitely won't be coming to all carriers that day. Probably will be on Verizon for a little while exclusively, forever, or it will just be sold unlocked gam version later on.

 

[Jazmac]

It definitely won't be coming to all carriers that day. Probably will be on Verizon for a little while exclusively, forever, or it will just be sold unlocked gam version later on.

No. It'll be unlocked on Verizon on day one. Its how they roll at Verizon. The ICON on Verizon is born UNLOCKED and this one will be as well.

 

[tgp]

No. It'll be unlocked on Verizon on day one. Its how they roll at Verizon. The ICON on Verizon is born UNLOCKED and this one will be as well.

Yup. Verizon is forced by FCC rules surrounding the 700MHz spectrum which they use for their LTE to leave all their LTE devices unlocked. That's why the Icon, the iPhone 5s, the Galaxy S5, and all other Verizon LTE phones are unlocked. But, you may not get LTE on other carriers. Other than that they should work fine.

 

[Jazmac]

Yup. Verizon is forced by FCC rules surrounding the 700MHz spectrum which they use for their LTE to leave all their LTE devices unlocked. That's why the Icon, the iPhone 5s, the Galaxy S5, and all other Verizon LTE phones are unlocked. But, you may not get LTE on other carriers. Other than that they should work fine.

True on the LTE. You'll sit on EDGE if you put the ICON on AT&T. And to be honest, even that experience with the ICON on EDGE wasn't half bad.

 

[fatclue_98]

If it is only available to Verizon; then it another miss opportunity for WP growth in the U.S.

Verizon is the largest carrier in the US, its phones are all factory unlocked and has more WP8 LTE phones than any other carrier. Please explain how this will be such a huge mistake. Let me guess, you don't have Verizon service.

 

[fatclue_98]

True on the LTE. You'll sit on EDGE if you put the ICON on AT&T. And to be honest, even that experience with the ICON on EDGE wasn't half bad.

The Icon supports the 850 & 1900 bands on UMTS. Why would it be stuck on EDGE unless you're in a dead zone?

 

[Zulfigar]

Verizon is the largest carrier in the US, its phones are all factory unlocked and has more WP8 LTE phones than any other carrier. Please explain how this will be such a huge mistake. Let me guess, you don't have Verizon service.

Because Verizon is only bigger than AT&T by just a couple million people, so it's a loss to the US due to it not being on every carrier, only locked to one.

 

[fatclue_98]

Because Verizon is only bigger than AT&T by just a couple million people, so it's a loss to the US due to it not being on every carrier, only locked to one.

Did you not read my post correctly or some of the other posts in this thread? ALL Verizon phones are factory unlocked as the result of a negotiated settlement with the FCC.

 

[Zulfigar]

Did you not read my post correctly or some of the other posts in this thread? ALL Verizon phones are factory unlocked as the result of a negotiated settlement with the FCC.

Yes, but that also means that if you're not on Verizon, you have to pay out of pocket right then and there, instead of paying for it monthly. Even then, it's not guaranteed to work 100%, as others have mentioned on other threads for stuff like internet sharing and not getting the fastest speeds.

 

[J Ice70]

Pretty lame article
"Nokia, which is now part of Microsoft and sells the more Windows Phones than anyone else, tends to make chunky, brick-like plastic phones that are pretty dull looking. This will be the first time Windows Phone users will get a premium device with a design that rivals the iPhone."

 

[berty6294]

I say good luck to anybody trying to buy a phone from Verizon without an active contract. I have an active contract and I have to jump through hoops and deal with a ton of bull**** to just buy one full retail and not touch my contract.

 

[Brandon McLean]

True on the LTE. You'll sit on EDGE if you put the ICON on AT&T. And to be honest, even that experience with the ICON on EDGE wasn't half bad.

Did you try switching the highest speed to 3G?