T-Mobile beats AT&T’s full HTC One M9 price

T-Mobile and AT&T on Thursday both unveiled preorder details for the HTC One M9. Buyers looking to score the new HTC flagship handset should know that, while the two carriers have rather similar offers, T-Mobile’s price is slightly better than AT&T’s, especially for off-contract purchases.

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T-Mobile will start taking preorders for the HTC One M9 on Friday at 9:00 a.m. ET for $0 down followed by 24 monthly payments of $27.08 each, which makes the full price for the device is $649.92.

AT&T will kick off its HTC One M9 preorder at 12:01 a.m. ET and will have various purchase options for interested buyers. The handset costs $199.99 when purchased with new two-year contracts, or $708.99 outright. AT&T Next pricing starts at $0 down followed by monthly rates of $23.64 (30 months on AT&T Next 24), $29.55 (24 months on AT&T Next 18) or $35.45 (18 months on AT&T Next 12).

Both carriers will ship the handset on April 10th. Their full press releases follow below.

T-Mobile Offers Up the Stunning HTC One M9 Before Public Availability

Un-carrier™ customers can be among the first to get their hands on HTC’s latest flagship superphone − and the only ones to experience it unleashed on America’s fastest nationwide 4G LTE network

Bellevue, Washington − March 26, 2015 − If you love to be first, love a great value − and don’t mind being stared at − T-Mobile (NYSE: TMUS) has news for you. The Un-carrier’s offering the crave-worthy new HTC One M9 for purchase at T-Mobile.com starting tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. PDT for $0 down (and $27.08 a month for 24 months). Which means you could order HTC’s latest beauty and have it delivered to your door weeks before it’s available for everyone else. For those who want to see, hear and feel the device firsthand, the HTC One M9 will be available at most T-Mobile stores nationwide on April 10.

“The HTC One has built a fanatical following, and the M9 will be a favorite whether you’re a fan boy or soon-to-be convert,” said John Legere, president and CEO of T-Mobile. “And with Carrier Freedom, there is absolutely nothing stopping anyone from picking up HTC’s latest at the Un-carrier.”

Launched earlier this month, Carrier Freedom™ demolishes the final obstacle customers face when making the move to T-Mobile. On top of paying your early termination fees, the Un-carrier will now cover every cent of your remaining device payments when you switch to T-Mobile and trade in your old phone.

HTC One M9 Features:

• Iconic all-metal unibody design with a new dual finish that is as distinctive as it is durable.
• 20MP Main Camera with sapphire camera lens delivers crisp, clear photos and durable scratch resistance for long-lasting use. The UltraPixel front camera provides photo and imaging control like never before.
• HTC BoomSound™. With dual front-facing speakers and 5.1 channel Dolby® Audio Surround, HTC BoomSound™ has two modes (theatre and music) to deliver the ultimate audio experience for movies, gaming and music − the perfect complement to T-Mobile® Music Freedom.
• UH OH Protection from HTC, a first-of-its-kind which provides a one-time replacement within the first 12 months of purchase for cracked screens or water damage.
• Ships with Wi-Fi Calling. T-Mobile is one of the only U.S. wireless providers that will support Wi-Fi calling out of the box, allowing customers to make calls beyond the reach of any cellular network.

Learn more or be one of the first to get your hands on the new HTC One M9 athttp://explore.t-mobile.com/htc-one-m9.

Device pricing for well-qualified customers. $0 down + $27.08/mo X 24, Total $649.92. If you cancel wireless service remaining balance on phone becomes due. 0% APR; O.A.C. Participating locations. Taxes & fees additional.

EIP/ETF Pay Off: Qual’g credit & postpaid Simple Choice service, with trade-in in good condition and new device purchase req’d. Pay off paid as device trade-in credit & prepaid card for remaining device balance (including valid exercise of lease purchase option, if applicable), minus trade-in credit. Sales tax on device excluded. Validation req’d. One offer per line. See T-Mobile.com for details. UH OH Protection: One device replacement of qual’d device with proof of purchase. Additional terms & conditions apply. Visit http://www.htc.com/us/uh-oh-protection for more information

About T-Mobile US, Inc.
As America’s Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NYSE: TMUS) is redefining the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services through leading product and service innovation. The Company’s advanced nationwide 4G LTE network delivers outstanding wireless experiences to approximately 55 million customers who are unwilling to compromise on quality and value. Based in Bellevue, Washington, T-Mobile US provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. For more information, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com.

HTC One® M9 Available From AT&T on March 27
Latest HTC Smartphone to be Available for $0 on AT&T Next

DALLAS, March 26, 2015 – Starting on March 27, you can order the HTC One® M9 from AT&T1 on www.att.com or at AT&T retail locations. The HTC One M9 will ship the same day if the order is received by 1:00 p.m. CT. The smartphone will be available in AT&T retail stores nationwide starting Friday, April 10.

HTC One M9 Pricing
The HTC One M9 will be available at $0 down on an AT&T Next plan for $23.64 with AT&T Next 24, $29.55 with AT&T Next 18, or $35.45 with AT&T Next 12.2 The device can also be purchased at $199.99 with a two-year agreement, or at no annual commitment for $708.99. You can even connect this premium smartphone to the network with the nation’s strongest LTE signal3 for as low as $65 per month on AT&T Next with a new or existing 3GB Mobile Share Value plan.4

HTC One M9 Features
The HTC One M9’s luxurious design features a metal unibody available in Gold on Silver or Gunmetal Gray. Complete with a bright 5-inch full HD 1080p display and BoomSound™ speakers with 5.1 channel Dolby®surround sound simulation, the HTC One M9 is great for watching videos or listening to music. Capture amazing photos with the smartphone’s rear-facing 20 megapixel camera with a scratch resistant sapphire lens cover or the UltraPixel™ front-facing camera. With Zoe™ you can combine your pictures, video and music to create personal movies that can be shared on your favorite social networks. It is HD Voice capable5and runs Android™ 5.0 Lollipop with a Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 810 Octa-core processor and a 2840mAh battery. Check out the HTC One M9 Mobile Minute for additional smartphone features.

Supporting Quote
“The HTC One M9 builds on the legacy of its award winning design and premium performance. The evolution of the smartphone’s metal unibody design combines a premium user experience on the network with the nation’s strongest LTE signal. In addition, AT&T’s flexible pricing plans let you choose the plan that works best for you without having to put any money down.” – Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Device Marketing and Developer Services, AT&T

Device Eco-rating
The HTC One M9 earned four out of five stars on AT&T’s Eco-Rating system. The system rates the environmental factors of AT&T branded handset devices. AT&T created the Eco-Rating system to empower consumers to make better informed decisions when selecting a device. For more information about this device’s rating, AT&T’s Eco-Rating System, and how you can join AT&T in making a difference, please visithttp://att.com/ecospace.

Supporting Resources
• View the HTC One M9 Mobile Minute: http://youtu.be/EafAuj4vqoM.
• For more information visit: www.att.com/onem9.

1AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

2Requires 20-mth or 24-mth 0% APR installment agreement and qualifying credit and wireless service. Tax due at sale. If wireless service cancelled, device balance due. Service costs additional. Other charges and restrictions apply. AT&T Next Requirements: www.att.com/shop/wireless/next.html#fbid=mkEz9ThvDiO.

3Requires 2-year wireless service agreement with qualifying data plan. Activation/upgrade, early termination and other fees, and restrictions apply. Pricing Requirements:www.att.com/att/planner/index.html#fbid=yRbS77904im.

4Access charge is for wireless service only. Device costs are separate. An eligible Mobile Share Value plan (minimum plan starts at $20/mo.) and $10/month access charge is required. Restocking fee (up to 10% of purchase price), other charges and restrictions apply.

5AT&T HD Voice has limited availability in select markets and may not be available in your area. To experience HD Voice, both parties must be in AT&T HD Voice coverage using AT&T HD Voice-capable devices. Other restrictions apply. See www.att.com/hdvoice for details.

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