The HTC Arrive is the US version of the HTC 7 Pro, these two handsets are quite similar in terms of looks, software and hardware. The Arrive was launched on March 20th via Sprint as it had been expected. The only exception from the original HTC 7 Pro is the Sprint logo on its front and the CDMA radio under its hood. More about this phone’s details you could know from the HTC 7 Pro review, but this time I want to talk about the deals of the Arrive, that are quite attractive.
The carrier is currently offering the HTC Arrive for $199.99 after $100 mail-in rebate along with a 2-year contract. If you think it is a little much for this phone, there are another offer for you – Amazon dropped the price from $149.99 to $49.99. It is the same price as Wirefly requires for the HTC Arrive.
The existing HTC subscribers have to pay $149.99 for it that is $50 less than what the carrier is asking for. There also could be the $125 service credit reward for transferring your number to Sprint so you must check all the available deals to be on a beneficial position and not to pay more.
Recall the HTC Arrive is the first CDMA handset of Sprint and we tend to think the customers will grab it form carrier’s stores, as besides that feature it is also a full hardware QWERTY keyboard device. So before criticize the carrier for the prices it offers, take into account the fact what prefect handset you buy.