Thunderbolt Pre Announcement Waiting Room & Availability Thread.

[ShaggyKids]

Don't feel to bad, if the TB is available on Valentine's Day ... I don't get to run right out and get it because my upgrade date isn't until 2/27 ... so I would have to wait even past the Big Day. At least no matter what day it becomes available it sounds like you can go buy one.

 

[MrMC7992]

I am definitely getting fed up as well. Been patiently waiting and waiting. Today I went a Verizon, asked the rep if she knew anything about the TB. Her and her manager said, "Oh we're not so sure, I think next month." Went to a BB Mobile, and the guy was all stoked for it and said it should be out soon and this month for sure...it's like, why does VZ know less? geez. I hope the 2-14 date is right.

 

[tucker_dahlin]

I've been eligible for an upgrade since mid September...

 

[leehblanc]

This is killing me for a few reasons...

1) I left the i*hone in June for an EVO. Best thing I ever did. Unfortunately, I work in a concrete and steel building. Since I spend most of my waking time there, I had to have a phone that worked there. Verizon was my only choice, so with heavy heart I transferred my EVO to my sons account.

2) I went with the DX on Verizon. I waited for 2.2. And waited. And waited. Then 2.2 came out and it was a mess. So I waited for the fix. And waited. And waited. Verizon switched me to a Fascinate. I waited for 2.2. And waited. And waited. And waited. And waited.

So I've been chasing an "EVO" for Verizon since June, like an addict chasing that first high... and It's been a constant waiting game since then. Finally, I see this... an HTC phone with a 4.3" screen... the phone I've wanted all along on the network I want it on, and it's being dangled like the proverbial carrot. This phone was unveiled January 6th. The EVO Shift was shown off the same day and it's been out almost a month. It's kind of ridiculous that we have heard NOTHING about this phone in that time frame. Seriously, if not for rumors and insider information, we have NO IDEA when this phone drops, and all signs point to it dropping in the next 20 days. That's kind of lame.

My bill is paid. I've transferred an upgrade from another line. I'm ready. Let me preorder and put my Dinc up on eBay and we're all happy!

 

[upz3]

I've been eligible for an upgrade since mid September...

I know how you feel, same here

 

[toothdoc4]

I have been ready for an upgrade for 3 months as well. The waiting for the TB is killing me though after hearing all of the hype.

 

[Cory Streater]

Just like the multiple BB threads, I am also merging the Verizon discussions.

 

[SUB-dawg]

Just like the multiple BB threads, I am also merging the Verizon discussions.

go cory, take some action!

 

[kcoan3]

any evidence from Verizon that it will be available for pre order the same day as well?

 

[kcoan3]

or the release date? i cant see them letting best buy release the phone first.

 

[vzwuser76]

or the release date? i cant see them letting best buy release the phone first.

On another forum one of their members has this weeks BB flyer (they don't get Sunday delivery) so it does exist. He said it's exactly the same as the leaked images we've already seen. He went in but they told him that they weren't taking deposits until tomorrow.

Hearing this I called into VZW CS. At first she said BB probably doesn't actually know for sure. When I monetioned the ad and that they were taking deposits tomorrow, she said she had no info on Verizon's plans, but that like me she was waiting impatiently for it. She also has an Inc like me & can't wait to get a Tbolt. She thought maybe they were going to announce it sometime next week as with this being their first 4G phone, they were going to make a big deal out of it, but didn't want it to get overshadowed by the iscrew.

 

[kcoan3]

i talked to best buy as well and got the same thing. i might contact verizon cust service today and probe around some more... I have a 100 dollar ne2 credit so i need to get the phone through vzw.

 

[kcoan3]

Has anyone checked testman?

 

[funguy123us]

Bad News guys:

I just spoke with vz guy at the store and he said Tbolt will be available at VZ stores in March.

I told him about BestBuy pre-order tomorrow, he said Best Buy paid bunch of money to Verizon Wireless to have the TBolt first (I don't buy it but that's what he said).

So he sounded like BestBuy will have it soon (probably within a week) while VZ will have it in March. Again, I don't buy this but this is what he said.

 

[Mooch10]

i find it hard to believe that VZ would allow BB to sell it first being the first 4G phone for them.

 

[racinbill]

Bad News guys:

I just spoke with vz guy at the store and he said Tbolt will be available at VZ stores in March.

I told him about BestBuy pre-order tomorrow, he said Best Buy paid bunch of money to Verizon Wireless to have the TBolt first (I don't buy it but that's what he said).

So he sounded like BestBuy will have it soon (probably within a week) while VZ will have it in March. Again, I don't buy this but this is what he said.

I was told by a BB chat that VZW and BB would have the same day however VZW would not be doing a preorder like BB. Of course they also told me I could pickup the phone on 2/12 unless there is bad weather

Sad that we all have different stories. And if VZW doesn't tell us early tomorrow then some of us are headed to BB with half the story.

 

[Comineeyeaha]

I called my local Best Buy and they're saying that the phone is in the system for preordering right now. No price listed yet, and the only date on it stated that they will stop taking preorders on 2/16, so it will probably be after that. I just got to work, but I guess I'll be using my lunch break to order a phone.

 

[ssplumb]

I don't know if anyone else noticed this but if you look at TB on HTC website it has Best Buy advertising on the page. It has been there long before this ad showed up. I wonder if that is just a co incidence.

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[ssplumb]

I called my local Best Buy and they're saying that the phone is in the system for preordering right now. No price listed yet, and the only date on it stated that they will stop taking preorders on 2/16, so it will probably be after that. I just got to work, but I guess I'll be using my lunch break to order a phone.

I think it is funny how each store is different I called my Best Buy they said tomorrow. So I went to a different Best Buy and they said they can not do it yet.



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[TBolt2011]

Bad News guys:

I just spoke with vz guy at the store and he said Tbolt will be available at VZ stores in March.

I told him about BestBuy pre-order tomorrow, he said Best Buy paid bunch of money to Verizon Wireless to have the TBolt first (I don't buy it but that's what he said).

So he sounded like BestBuy will have it soon (probably within a week) while VZ will have it in March. Again, I don't buy this but this is what he said.

For the 1000th time, and hasn't yet been answered: Why would VZ. Let Best Buy. Sell the first. 4G LTE phone. ALONE?! Think about that. Seriously. Why would Verizon essentially hand Best Buy that much money for NO reason whatsoever? If the phone is finished, it will be at VZW the same day, or earlier than Best Buy.