So maybe T-Mobile and Verizon aren't really the bad guys here and have saved us from screwing up our devices? I say this because in reading the posts about many of us not getting the update, it appears those of us who purchased from the carrier through Google's site don't have the update. If that isn't the case, and if someone who bought the Verizon version like I did has the update OTA, please let us know.
If there is an issue with signal and tower connection with the international and unlocked variants, hopefully that is why T-Mobile and Verizon aren't sending it to us until they make sure we don't have the problem. I know I'm probably giving the carriers more credit than deserved.