We kinda like the HTC One A9 – despite the heated discussions around its appearance, we do like that it comes out of the box with Android Marshmallow and is a generally well-made device. What we don’t like is that HTC has been stuffing around with the US release of the device – and that’s coming from an Australian. There was the whole ordeal of the device being offered at a lower price to start with, and now HTC has been sending emails around to pre-order customers, saying that HTC One A9 orders in the US have been delayed – and if you’re a Verizon customer hoping to get your hands on the HTC One A9, look away now. Here’s the email:
Thank you for ordering the HTC One A9. It’s the phone that gets all the important elements right-including UH OH Protection, and 6 months Google Play Music. When you buy the HTC One A9 from HTC.com, you get more value and greater level of freedom with a special SIM unlocked edition that comes with unique benefits. Your order of the Carbon Grey HTC One A9 will begin shipping on 11/10/2015 based on shipping method.
It’s taking a little longer than expected to get you your Carbon Grey HTC One A9. To make up for it, HTC would like to give you 25% off of accessories to protect and personalize your new phone.
FOR VERIZON CUSTOMERS:
The HTC One A9 is the first CDMA-less device to support both voice and data services over LTE, providing individuals with the flexibility to use the same device on multiple carrier networks. To ensure the best experience for our customers on the Verizon network, we are conducting more extensive testing and certification. As a result, Verizon compatibility on the HTC One A9 won’t be available in December as originally expected. We are working with Verizon to make it available as soon as possible.
If you want to change your order, please contact HTC customer support.
The tl;dr version is that if you ordered a HTC One A9 in Carbon Grey, your shipment has been delayed till the 10th of November. Additionally, if you’re waiting for the Verizon variant of the HTC One A9, the email seems to suggest that the device is now in limbo with the only assurance on release date being “we are working with Verizon to make it available as soon as possible”. All-in-all, a bit of a setback for some, and for others, possibly a deal-breaker.
Let us know your thoughts about the delays to HTC One A9 orders in the US.
Source: Android Police
