Microsoft has finally let the US know when and where it will be able to get its new Windows Phone 8 devices and they will be available soon. Microsoft is branding around the phone and how it is personal to you and for those of you wanting to purchase a device, we finally have all the details.
AT&T: AT&T will get the Lumia 820, 920, and HTC 8X in November.
T-Mobile: T-Mobile gets both the Lumia 810 ($99) and 8X ($149) by November 14th.
Verizon: Windows Phone 8X by HTC – available by Thanksgiving in Blue, Red or Black color models for $199.99 with a new two year contract. The Red and Black color models are Verizon Wireless exclusives. Nokia Lumia 822 – Exclusive to Verizon Wireless and will be available by Thanksgiving in Black, White and Grey color models for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and with a new two year contract Samsung ATIV Odyssey – Exclusive to Verizon Wireless and will be available by the end of the year. More information soon to come.
All of the above prices are on contract.
Interestingly, Sprint was left off the list and was not mentioned at any time during the presentation.
All of the Windows Phone devices in all colors will be available at Microsoft Stores (and pop-up shops) this holiday season. This will be an optimal place to try out all of the devices to decide which one is right for you and to find the perfect color to match your live tiles.