The HTC dual has been covered on TamsPPC before - anyways, the device’s manufacturer has just announced that the device will be sold unlocked(OTC) in the USA.
The notable thing about this is that HTC has so far sold its devices via carriers - OTC sales of HTC devices were rare, and usually happened via specialist retailers like Amazon or Expansys. Now, HTC apparently wants to enter this small but lucrative market on its own.
A spokesperson is quoted as saying that the majority’s of HTC’s business will still happen via carriers - however, more devices will become available unlocked for “device enthusiasts”…
via ExtremeTech
