AT&T will not sell the HTC 10
posted by Alan F.
/ Apr 12, 2016, 10:27 AM
We should point out that AT&T users are not shut out since they do have the option to purchase the device unlocked from HTC. The manufacturer is offering a 12-month installment plan through PayPal Credit with 0% interest. Well qualified buyers will have the opportunity to purchase the phone without interest as long as it is paid off in 12 months or less. At $699, that works out to $58.25 a month.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect to this news is how AT&T reached this decision. Was the carrier upset with the poor showing of the HTC One M9? Outside of confirming that it won't be carrying HTC's new flagship, the nation's second largest carrier has nothing to say about its decision.
AT&T will not sell the HTC 10
source: @urbanstrata , HTC
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29 Comments
1. Pattyface
Posts: 1658; Member since: Aug 20, 2014
Say what?? Total nonsense but I'm going to purchase this off contract to use on AT&T as long as the reviews are good and the battery holds up
posted on Apr 12, 2016, 10:29 AM 1
5. techperson211
Posts: 1280; Member since: Feb 27, 2014
Yeah, it's better to buy an unlocked version rather that to be locked in a contract.
posted on Apr 12, 2016, 10:48 AM 8
9. TimidUser unregistered
I was a little annoyed when I heard this news. But this may end up hurting AT&T in the long run if more people are encouraged to buy unlocked phones.
posted on Apr 12, 2016, 11:20 AM 1
2. NexusKoolaid
Posts: 493; Member since: Oct 24, 2011
As far as updates go this works out for the best. Carrier QA can extend update wait time by several months *if* they decide they want the update pushed to their customers in the first place.
posted on Apr 12, 2016, 10:39 AM 3
4. XDAdam
Posts: 276; Member since: Feb 03, 2016
Knowing AT&T and their "timely" updates, people would be better off getting the unlocked version anyways.
posted on Apr 12, 2016, 10:48 AM 7
6. Mreveryphone
Posts: 1791; Member since: Apr 22, 2014
This is how phones should be bought anyway!!!! We pay for the phone and choose which carrier we want to go to....
posted on Apr 12, 2016, 11:03 AM 6
7. NexusX
Posts: 613; Member since: May 16, 2013
unfortunately you can only do that with nexus, iphone and moto x
even an unlocked HTC would only work on CDMA or GSM carrier
posted on Apr 12, 2016, 11:08 AM 0
26. belovedson
Posts: 1060; Member since: Nov 30, 2010
unlocked htc 10 for verizon will work for gsm unless htc is retarded
posted on Apr 12, 2016, 9:19 PM 0
11. srgonu
Posts: 502; Member since: Feb 13, 2012
I don't mind all OEM's going unlocked route instead of carrier and give good financing options to users.
posted on Apr 12, 2016, 12:09 PM 1
12. darkkjedii
Posts: 30786; Member since: Feb 05, 2011
Damn HTC, that's bad.
posted on Apr 12, 2016, 1:08 PM 0
16. RodStiffington
Posts: 32; Member since: Feb 20, 2014
I also just got the $100 promo code. Not sure if it's a one time use code. Have at it. "HTC1008"
posted on Apr 12, 2016, 1:36 PM 1
19. niteiknight
Posts: 74; Member since: Aug 02, 2012
Will the unlocked version work with VoLTE or WiFi calling? How about band support? If any of these fall short, then its not "fully compatible with AT&T" like they say it is. I realize that none of that is absolutely necessary to average users, but to the informed buyer who does care it can give pause for concern.
Me, I'm a Verizon user so the point is moot for me. But since I've come to rely on and utilize the benefits of VoLTE and WiFi calling, those two things have become requirements for when I buy a new phone. If neither of those are offered, I don't consider buying it.
posted on Apr 12, 2016, 1:59 PM 0
20. Senthilg
Posts: 49; Member since: Apr 07, 2016
Agreed. ATT or any carrier have never supported wifi calling on any unlocked phone not bought from them and unlikely to do so. Except ZTE Axon pro which supports VOLTE and Wifi calling I guess on T-Mo.I could not see the Bands supported as well in the spec.Does anybody have the band support details?
posted on Apr 12, 2016, 2:05 PM 1
24. TechieXP1969
Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013
Because they didn't sell and I don't blame ATT for to wanting to buy a phone, that is goign to get stuck on their shelves.
HTC phones don't sell with any carrier anymore. Even T-Mobile with the original One series, had trouble selling them and got stuck with a lot of them.
posted on Apr 12, 2016, 3:14 PM 0
25. hado86
Posts: 177; Member since: Oct 15, 2014
If you're on att just don't buy unlocked phones. The nexus 6p or iPhone are exempt but all others are treated like 2nd class citizens. I wanted the titanium note 5 so I got it unlocked and network speed was half of what an official att note 5 can do.
