Thunderbolt Pre Announcement Waiting Room & Availability Thread.

[amotter]

^ holds some water I think. I love how you where dead set that it would be the 24th
As long as we get what we want(Tbolt 2/14) and VZW gets what they want(Money) we will all be happy as can be.

I really was...I thought they would be making Apple and HTC mad if they launched so close together....I also thought this would upset customers....imagine going and picking up your iphone and you get home and find out that Verizon has a better phone? I would be pretty pissed!

But now I am thinking they need to launch or people are going to say "gee if I wait another month or two...I can choose between X and Y. That is why I think they are going to push out the Bolt but be very careful to advertise "all the different phones that fit your needs" or some such spin.

 

[azdmelani]

verizon Q... can I use my NE2 for a 1Y contract?

 

[galpdawg]

no NE2 has to be used for 2 year contract

 

[kbombb]

One of my friends works at verizon and i give her sh!t all the time cause she never gives up any info. I ask her about things that i see here and other forums but i never get anything out of her. So yesterday i was on my way to bestbuy to pre-order one, n i get a text from ole girl, which never happens. It says "u should come by the store on the 15th". This isnt an official statement in anyway but do with that what u want. I hoping this thing comes out soon like everyone else.

 

[corn4ahead]

From VZW Twitter

"HTC Thunderbolt: no updates to report. We'll share what's real, when it's real, directly. Here."

Verizon Wireless (VerizonWireless) on Twitter

 

[pnicho]

One of my friends works at verizon and i give her sh!t all the time cause she never gives up any info. I ask her about things that i see here and other forums but i never get anything out of her. So yesterday i was on my way to bestbuy to pre-order one, n i get a text from ole girl, which never happens. It says "u should come by the store on the 15th". This isnt an official statement in anyway but do with that what u want. I hoping this thing comes out soon like everyone else.

That's possible too. The BB I pre-ordered from also told me the 15th.

 

[juskrs51]

Another Store Tweets

Best Buy Tweets the 14th for the Thunderbolt, Verizon Remains Silent - Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog



This can add to the unknown dates! This is getting out of hand maybe?

 

[Mustang7303]

Best Buy Tweets the 14th for the Thunderbolt, Verizon Remains Silent - Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog



This can add to the unknown dates! This is getting out of hand maybe?

Good find.

 

[Forgetful]

So VZW stores will get the Bolt the same day as BB right? I keep having people tell me otherwise and it's starting to get confusing.

 

[goowakjai#AC]

This rep stated ordering will begin the 14th like she knew 100%

Please hold for a Verizon Wireless sales representative to assist you with your order. Thank you for your patience.

Kimberlee: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat service. May I help you with your order today?

You: actually yes,

Kimberlee: In an effort to assist you better, are you an existing Verizon Wireless customer?

You: i want to buy the thunderbolt i been hearing so much about

You: no i would be a new customer

Kimberlee: I will be happy to assist you with starting a new account with us today, however the Thunderbolt is not available for ordering until the 14th,

You: Ok and how long after I order it will it be shipped to me?

Kimberlee: We do not have access to the exact shipping times being that it depends on the amount that needs to be shipped.

You: oh, so on the 14th I can call verizon and order it then

Kimberlee: Yes you can.

 

[htowngator]

I would bet that if you order on the 14th you can get free overnight shipping on the 15th.

 

[Kazer]

Bahaha I love these Verizon employees. Figured I'd attempt to chat with one just for s***s and giggles, and after referencing the iPhone launch he said:

"Alan: Correct, they are trying to launch phone back to back but trust me the Thunderbolt is better, is there anything else I can assist you with today?"

I guess they're all sick of hearing about the iPhone at this point! But he pretty much said check back later this week and referenced the 14th multiple times so everything is looking good!

 

[roylive#AC]

Best Buy exclusive 2/14

This looks official bby.com/2011/02/07best-buy-announces-national-retail-exclusive-and-pre-sale.....

 

[htowngator]

This looks official bby.com/2011/02/07best-buy-announces-national-retail-exclusive-and-pre-sale.....

page not found

 

[thedeceiver]

page not found

Old news. It's the Exclusivity Press Release from Best Buy.

 

[racinbill]

page not found

Best Buy® Announces National Retail Exclusive and Pre-Sale Availability of the HTC ThunderBolt – BBY.com

This is the news release from yesterday, just on bb website.

 

[roxy surf]

according to droid-life, the tbolt has been delayed...ugh!

 

[rbfromma]

Ugh. I don't like reading that. But it does confirm the release WAS scheduled for 2/14. Was...

 

[upz3]

Ugh. I don't like reading that. But it does confirm the release WAS scheduled for 2/14. Was...

Which means we were all right

 

[rbfromma]

Which means we were all right

Yep, just not the way any of us wanted to find out we were right.