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09 Apr 2010
Vodafone is finally shipping the HTC Desire to the UK today after widespread rumours that the UK launch would be postponed. The Android-based smartphone is available through retail site Expansys.
Although there were rumours that the Amoled touch-screen device had been delayed, Vodafone claimed the handset would meet its 8 April deadline and that it had in fact been able to ship some of its stock earlier than it had indicated to its customers.
"We started selling the device in our retail outlets last week, and sent out devices that customers had pre-ordered this week, which meant customers received them sooner," said a Vodafone spokesman.
3 Mobile has already said that it will be selling the phone from 20 April, but is only due to sell unbadged versions from that date.
At Expansys, the phone costs £439.99, or is free on a pay-monthly-contract.
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It's been out for weeks
What's wrong with you people - this phone has been out for at least two weeks. I have one! Surprisingly you wont be publishing this comment eh?
Posted by: BDN 12 Apr 2010
Two weeks out of date
Well I have had my Desire for two weeks on a contract from TMobile so this isn't really a news story anymore. It is however a brilliant smartphone - best in it's class!
Posted by: Nick B 11 Apr 2010
Today
It's been available since the 29th March on T-Mobile
Posted by: BarriedaleNick 11 Apr 2010
Confused
I'm confused...your article makes it sound as if there have been no HTC Desires delivered to the UK. I've had mine for a week now. T-mobile....
Posted by: darren 11 Apr 2010
Really?
How come they were in my local Vodaphone shop on the 3rd April available on contract? Shame I'm on o2 and they are way behind the game think they might lose a few customers here; I was tempted with vodaphone passport and their sure signal box that they offer... Both things useful for people in the forces travelling around and also having poor signal in accomodation...
Posted by: Michael Wilson 11 Apr 2010
Orange
I had my Orange badged phone delivered on Friday 9th after ordering it on the evening of the 7th, as a free upgrade, so theres another option people.
Posted by: Ade 11 Apr 2010
Where did you get our information from?
I have had my HTC desire for two weeks now on T-Mobile with no problems whatsoever.
Posted by: Jason Brown 10 Apr 2010
Mobile shipped
I preordered my HTC desire with Vodafone and it was delivered to me on the 6th April. It a great phone which looks fantastic, iPhone killer!
Posted by: steven 10 Apr 2010
Delayed by Vodafone
They said they are gone deliver my HTC Desire on Friday, then emailed me saying deliver on Saturday. But Still I didn't receive it... I was so eager to feel the phone.
Posted by: Shaefy 10 Apr 2010
shipping date
I have had the phone since tuesday the 6th on Vodafone. When i rearanged my contract on the 1st of April they said they had 120,000 phones siting in their warehouse. So dont no what the delay was about.
Posted by: card23 09 Apr 2010
Handtec.co.uk
The HTC Desire is now available at Handtec... I preordered mine about 10 days ago and after the 7th April --> 12/13th April delay, I've now been told that it's been shipped today :D And I have the tracking email from the courier to confirm. Also, the best news!? it's only £387 at Handtec!!!! (no, i don't work for em and no, it's not an advert!)
Posted by: Absinthe 09 Apr 2010
It's been available for a week
The Carphone Warehouse, and mobiles.co.uk have been shipping them for the last week, I got mine on Monday and it is amazing!
Posted by: BB 09 Apr 2010
Selling for £400 in play.com
The phone is currently available for pre-order at Play.com for £400.
Posted by: FCD 09 Apr 2010