HTC One now sold unlocked in the US

posted by Victor H. / Apr 22, 2013, 2:46 AM

The HTC One is now available unlocked and off-contract on the company’s U.S. website and it would cost you $575 to get the 32GB HTC One with no carrier ties and $650 for the 64GB model.

Getting a phone unlocked and off carrier means you don’t have to sign any type of contract and use the device on any GSM carrier like AT&T and T-Mobile in the States, and also internationally. Let’s make it clear that this is not the developer’s edition with unlocked bootloader we saw go on sale earlier.

Purchasing through HTC’s online storefront you get the usual 1 year limited warranty, and also shipping happens quickly, within 24 hours. You also save on taxes (except for those in California and Texas). Hit the source link below to check out the details of HTC’s online offer.

source: HTC

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Display 4.7" 1080 x 1920 pixels

Camera 4 MP / 2.1 MP front

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26 Comments

1. slaggyb

Posts: 218; Member since: Oct 19, 2011

That's an excellent bargain. ..Am definitely getting one...

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 3:33 AM 9

7. rizevnarastek

Posts: 349; Member since: Sep 06, 2012

People on Verizon should welcome this news with open arms and a smile on their faces.

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 6:10 AM 0

9. dirtydirty00

Posts: 428; Member since: Jan 21, 2011

will this work on Verizon???

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 7:11 AM 0

10. Droid_X_Doug

Posts: 5993; Member since: Dec 22, 2010

Not unless VZW has suddenly added GSM frequencies to their system.

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 7:21 AM 4

14. slaggyb

Posts: 218; Member since: Oct 19, 2011

If you actually live in the USA you won't ask such question. ..that guy is been sarcastic. .

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 8:09 AM 1

16. dirtydirty00

Posts: 428; Member since: Jan 21, 2011

i didnt think it would, but comment 7 said otherwise

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 8:29 AM 0

17. geekfreak unregistered

Nah Verizon makes Use of CDMA tech.

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 8:37 AM 1

21. rizevnarastek

Posts: 349; Member since: Sep 06, 2012

Sorry for misunderstanding... I thought it works on anny carrier since it's the unlocked "USA version" and all.

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 10:02 AM 0

24. kid.wonderbread

Posts: 38; Member since: Dec 16, 2009

This is what the HTC site says. It has a CDMA radio and LTE. This HTC One® unlocked version comes with: 32GB of onboard memory and is SIM unlocked. - HSPA/WCDMA: 850/1900/2100 MHz - GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz - LTE: 700/850/AWS/1900 MHz (US)

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 2:57 PM 0

11. sid07desai

Posts: 290; Member since: May 03, 2012

In India it is 42000 Rupees (800$). Better order it from a relative in US.

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 7:24 AM 2

2. FlushGordon unregistered

Sheez...A 2013 flagship phone with a 2008 camera technology.... Don't fall for that ultrapixel turd gimmick....it's just a, well....a gimmick

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 3:39 AM 3

5. sun0066

Posts: 282; Member since: Feb 12, 2011

the pics are just impressive

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 5:21 AM 5

19. amats69

Posts: 1527; Member since: Nov 12, 2012

And here you go again at htc one article for the sake of trolling...how much per negative post? Pathetic lol

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 8:54 AM 2

23. chocolaking

Posts: 495; Member since: May 22, 2012

@ FlushGordon you are so wrong man... the ultrapixel has really good quality camera lens. None of the phone out there can provide wide angle shots like my new One. I don't need to say much. But you can hate it as much as you like. Until you actually seen the phone and held it on your hand. You will just be amazed how nice this phone is.

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 1:04 PM 1

3. sadiqhashim unregistered

I am in Africa and i am getting the unlocked version from America next week, i am using the One X but one thing i want to ask is that is the HTC One's camera better than the 8MP of the One X? if yes then i am cool with the 4 UtraPixel.

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 4:37 AM 0

4. WakaFlakaD

Posts: 576; Member since: Apr 30, 2011

Some say picture quality is so so in good light condition. I would say its about on par to a bit worse comparing to One X. Just don't expect a major difference, but overall it is still a solid camera for a cell phone

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 5:07 AM 2

8. ahmed_ali_yossef2010

Posts: 164; Member since: Jul 26, 2012

don't forget that most of the tests were made with phone without the software update

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 6:28 AM 4

6. rizevnarastek

Posts: 349; Member since: Sep 06, 2012

Video is great with amazing sound recording. Still shots are on par with others in good lighting conditions but in low light it beats the competition hands down.

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 6:09 AM 3

18. Berzerk000

Posts: 4275; Member since: Jun 26, 2011

If you don't do much editing to your photos, then yes, very much so, especially in low light. Go look at some camera samples from it, just make sure they were made after the update which greatly improved quality.

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 8:53 AM 4

12. Droid_X_Doug

Posts: 5993; Member since: Dec 22, 2010

I am curious how this phone is different from buying a One from AT&T at full fare (no contract) and asking for the unlock codes at the time of purchase?

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 7:25 AM 1

15. slaggyb

Posts: 218; Member since: Oct 19, 2011

You don't get no ugly at&t brandings plus bloatware... lastly you will escape taxes if you don't leave in texas and california..

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 8:13 AM 2

13. preet27in

Posts: 173; Member since: Jul 07, 2012

wow wow wow!!!! thats literally AFFORDABLE. !!! good on ya HTC. u guysss rock.....

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 8:01 AM 4

20. Berzerk000

Posts: 4275; Member since: Jun 26, 2011

That's less than buying off contract from the carriers, plus you get no branding, no bloat, and an unlocked SIM.

posted on Apr 22, 2013, 8:59 AM 2

26. true1984

Posts: 870; Member since: May 23, 2012

you kind of get that with sprint with the lack of carrier branding and unlocked SIM, just the bloatware. still not sure if the LTE work internationally though