Windows Phone 7 Smart Phones Heading to Sprint and Verizon in January 2011
Microsoft’s new mobile operating system—Windows Phone 7—has already launched on AT&T and T-Mobile’s networks and looks set to appear on Verizon Wireless and Sprint this coming January. Rumors that claim Verizon will receive WP7 in the first quarter of 2011 have been swirling and according to claims by NeoWin, Sprint and Verizon customers can get in on all the new Windows mobile fun a lot sooner than expected. Ready for CDMA compatible WP7 in a month guys and girls?
The website thinks that the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this coming January will be the perfect place for Microsoft to announce the arrival of CDMA phones that run its new smart phone operating system. It’s a solid guesstimate. (Microsoft approves apparently since Office 2010 says guesstimate is a real word…) CES has always been a place where new technologies and announcements make an appearance. Who could ask for a bigger stage?
Backing up the assumption that CDMA WP7 phones are very much on their way, a leaked flyer from Microsoft has already named the HTC Trophy as one of the first WP7 devices to head for Verizon. Similarly, the HTC 7 Pro is expected to arrive on Sprint’s network. Expect a lot more devices to come out for both networks and especially Verizon since it is the biggest carrier in the United States.
HTC’s 7 Pro for Sprint:
The HTC 7 Pro runs WP7 and features a tilting, horizontally sliding QWERTY keyboard, a 1 GHz ‘Snapdragon’ processor, a 3.6” touchscreen at Microsoft’s mandated 800×480 pixel resolution and a 5 megapixel camera. Nothing too fancy, just the specs we’ve all come to expect from a high-end smart phone by now. Also expect 720p HD video recording since that seems to be a requirement for WP7.
HTC’s Trophy for Verizon:
The HTC Trophy is already available in a GSM version and avalible to AT&T and T-Mobile. As with all WP7 devices right now, it has an 800×480 screen resolution but at a slightly larger 3.8” diagonal size than the 7 Pro. The Trophy also packs a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor and has 720p HD video recording abilities through its 5 megapixel camera. Unlike the 7 Pro however, it’s touchscreen only and lacks a physical keyboard.
Who wants a WP7 smart phone on Verizon or Sprint? Anyone holding out on their next phone purchase to get their hands on this new platform from Microsoft? Let me know in the comments.
Tags: CDMA, rumor, HTC Trophy, HTC 7 Pro, WP7
WIndows Phone 7 rocks and I played with SPrint Arrive. I am excited forthe release of new hhandsets from Nokia ad others and expect some sexy business solutions. Iphone and ANdroid really are not business ready. Google Docs is a farse and APple Docs to Go and novice at best.
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its not here yet, where is it?
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Don’t forget about Sprint’s event tonight at 6PM EST.
Find a tech blog, and I’m sure you will be able to follow along.
Hopefully they announce a WP7 phone!!
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I’ve had The Pre since it came out and have replaced the phone because of blown speakers 6 times. The only reason I have not purchased another phone with my upgrade is that I have been waiting for this phone since I heard about it. Still waiting……..
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Well i have been a loyal sprint customer i was ready to update my phone on october 2010, but i didnt know which one to get. I am a windows fun, I has the touch diamond and then i got the Touch Pro 2 that i still have.
I wanted to take my time to decide , and in this time i heard about windows phone 7 and i decided to wait to get it. But its taking so long that a new phones are been tested in this mean time with new features and capabilities and will be a waste of money to buy a phone that its been released for another companies 3, 4 or 5 months before! (still waiting no news)
I hope this phone will have 4G and 16g of storage cause i jus read that we are going to be charged $10 more bfor data plan even if our phone dont have 4g network!
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I have been nursing my current phone along for the last 4 months. I refuse to buy the poorly designed but well marketed Droid. And the newly announced I Phone looks even less ‘incredilbe’ than the Droid. I hope Verizon’s CEO get with the program. gtg
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i’ve been holding down my old Blackberry Curve from verison until the WP7 (preferably the HTC trophy or 7) is released at verison. can’t wait…
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waiting for WP7 for Sprint. Saw it demo’s at Technet
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Waiting for verizon i don’t want the iphone i want the windows phone7
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Yawn. Didn’t hit the mark, huh?
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Cant wait for WP7 to hit the verizon network. i have a moto droid 1. and it is a great phone but i am also a xbox live gamer so give me a awesome phone and awesome games and it is a win win
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Need to convince my sister to let me steal her upgrade so I can get my hands on one of these for Verizon…
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Don’t forget to watch the Microsoft CES event live at facebook.com/microsoft at 6:30PM PST.
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HTC Trophy 7 VERIZON require a data package?
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does the HTC Trophy through Verizon require a data package?
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Hurry Up!!!! I will be replacing our business mobile phones with WIn Mo 7. Hopefully Verizon will start selling these this month (January).
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God I can’t wait for my contract to end in November. Im gonna get one of these phones!
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I am anxiously awaiting the HTC HD7 Pro and I have my phone running on its last legs and everyone just keeps on telling me to just give in and get an EVO and I am just refusing. I am just too intrigued by the WP7 phones out there now that I am a firm believer that good things come to those who wait.
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I’m also waiting for the WP7 on Verizon. Hopefully they’ll have the LG Quantum or something like it. I like QWERTY phones and the keyboard on that phone is like none other. You can actually type without constantly making mistakes.
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I’m holding out for a WP7 phone on Verizon, hopefully this month in January . . .
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been using the developer LG Panther (WP7 Prototype) phone they sent me..Love it, holding out for Sprint to get a wp7 device simply because their signal is better everywhere I’ve gone, att is slower than snot despite all their ‘network upgrades’(bogged down by iphones lol)
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Anonymous Reply:
January 4th, 2011 at 7:40 am
@Brad, That is so true… I have Sprint and I get better service than all of my family. I also pay less than all of them since unlimited data and text messaging are included in the plans…
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I have had a Windows phone since the Mogul. I upgraded to the Touch Pro, then the Touch Pro II. Windows 6.5 has been more than disappointing and unreliable and I am on my 6th phone since July due to the deathly sleep-mode problem. I have been holding out for Sprint to deliver more phone options with sliding keyboards that won’t cost the small fortune they want for the Epic and that won’t require the additional 10.00/mo upcharge for 4G. I am hoping the HTC Pro 7 will deliver. I’m waiting rather impatiently. I also hear Palm is coming out with some new phones to rival some of what is currently on the market, I just don’w know if I can hold out that long.
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Really hoping W7P will be available for Sprint users this month. I will not hesitate to pay early termination fees to switch over from T-mobile to get this phone.
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I have been holding out on my every two for a new phone i really want. When i head a windows phone came out for at&t and tmobile i have been holding out. I have a zune so i am all about my music files finally going on my phone.
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We’ve not done our “new every two” because we’re waiting for a Verizon windows 7 smartphone
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Anonymous Reply:
January 5th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
@Jim&Mo, me too
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My Verizon plan is up in March and I was hoping WP7 would be available by then. I will most likely chose this platform over others as I do like the function and design, especially integration with office and xbox live.
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Absolutely waiting until the release with Verizon to pick up this innovative OS. I have been following WP7 since it was still a concept and I honestly can’t wait until Verizon becomes a carrier (due to a discount through work). Although the Trophy is a nice device, I would much rather see the Mozart be a part of Verizon. I am hoping this is not wishful thinking, but due to the HTC base in Verizon, I would say there is a possibility.
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I have been waiting for months for this phone. I don’t know how much longer I can deal with this Blackberry Storm! If this phone doesn’t hit in January, I’m settling for a Droid.
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I have been out of contract on Verizon for 6 months waiting for this… AT&T signal is just to weak in my area for me to make the jump. Still Waiting…..
Jason H
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I am on Verizon and have been waiting for WP7 since they announced it. My contract has been up since Oct and have been holding out till they are available. Realy want Omnia 7 but doesn’t look likely for Verizon any time soon. Can’t believe how close we are to January and they have only one phone ready for release. I am realy disappointed that I ont have any options so far. HTC Trophy looks nice but realy would like a Samsung withe 4″ touch screen. Crossing my fingers that there will be more models announced after Christmas.
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I want a front facing camera on the HTC 7 PRO
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I purchased the HTC Touch Pro 2 for Sprint in May and as soon as I heard that WinMo7 was coming out, I was a little sad that I bought this phone. I’ve been running the Android root on it since August. Either way, as soon as the HTC 7 Pro comes out for Sprint, it’s going to replace my TP2
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Been waiting for too long…will definetely be getting one, I was hoping verizon would carry the Samsung Focus…
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Wife and i are on the Sprint network. Holding out for the WP7 Pro.
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My contract was up 12.7.10. I’m waiting for new phones to come out on Verizon. iPhone?
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I have been using my current phone for quite a while now despite it being broken. If it gets bumped to hard then it shuts itself off and can’t be turned back on unless its plugged into the wall. I’ve also been holding on to my first generation Zune for a while too. It will be nice to be able to keep all of my media and contacts on one useful little device. I am also very happy that Verizon is staying very competitive with their data plans and it is truthfully keeping me with the company. Please don’t let the unlimited data plan go Verizon! Keep on holding on to it and we’ll keep on holding on to your service!
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We are long time Verizon subscribers because it offers the best coverage in our area. We had a Motorola Droid 2 for one day and returned it. We are currently in Samsung Windows based smart phones and are most definitely waiting for Window 7. We just won’t buy a phone without a slide keyboard, so are waiting for the Trophy Pro or no go. If they want the extra data pkg. charges from us then more than one 7 phone choice is necessary.
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I was holding out with hope to get an Iphone 4 for Sprint. The Iphone is not coming. I am now looking forward to a windows based phone. I would love to try and make sure it works. Sprint still gives 30 days. We will see
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So in regards to Sprint, will this phone be released prior to the release of Evo Shift expected to come out on January 9th?
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SCB1898 Reply:
January 1st, 2011 at 10:19 am
I want it on Sprint!!
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Been waiting for a CDMA Windows Phone 7 since that is the only reception I get where I live.
Currently on Verizon so that is probably where I’ll end up.
I’m also develop software on the Microsoft stack so the Windows Phone is a no brainer for me
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Yep, I’m waiting… Can’t way to ditch my HTC Hero… worse phone yet
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I’ve been holding out to get my first smartphone for months just so I can get a Windows Phone on Verizon. So excited about this!
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I am totally holding out for the WP7 on Sprint. I like android but I think that this new phone from Microsoft will finally take a good place in the smart-phone market.
Go Mobile Netflix!!!!
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Been holding out for a Super AMOLED display’d, sliding Qwerty keyboarded, dual scorpion cored, 1 gig ram having, 4G/LTE speeding, winphone 7 wearing device for months now!
I’m a loyal Verizon customer since AT&T’s network is shady in my region; if all else fails maybe Verizon will have a CDMA iPhone for me?
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Just read about the HTC Pro 7 for Sprint and cant wait until it comes out!
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Yes waiting for my contract to run out with verizon. Switching to Sprint
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Yes I am one of the avid fans awaiting the Verizon launch of WP7. I had purchased a phone online via the Verizon website a few months back, but quickly returned it after the launch of WP7.
Now I’m saving that online discount for one of the aforementioned phones as they are definitely a worthwhile buy over the more commonplace Android, Blackberry, iPhone products we see proliferating the market.
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