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O.K. Folks, the SIM-free wait is nearly over!!

I have just received this:-
"Hi,
We are receiving this handset is in stock as of tomorrow, 30th March.
Is this okay to charge your card now & ship the item out to you please?
Regards,
Prepaymania"
OMG! OMG! OMG! SIM-free, unlocked, ROM-updated (presumably ) HTC Desire on it's way! And £373 inc. postage as well! Woohoo!!

What store?
EDIT: I see lol

Sim free stock has been available from cpw since yesterday

LittleMiss27 said:
Sim free stock has been available from cpw since yesterday
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Yes, ahem, err, got a little over-excited there.
I pre-ordered on 3rd. March, and was told earlier today by phone that stock wouldn't be available until 12th. April, so getting that message today was rather unexpected!
I am assuming it means we'll all be getting our phones very soon as the ROM issue has been sorted. I think it's reasonable to get a little giddy! I'm better now

I can totally understand your excitement, got mine today and all i've done since 4pm is sit and play with it. It really is awsome

LittleMiss27 said:
I can totally understand your excitement, got mine today and all i've done since 4pm is sit and play with it. It really is awsome
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Did you really mean to say that?
Sorry. I'll get me coat.

Exciting news
Hope Clove will ship out soon too...

Says its 439 on there?

Well it doesn't show any stock at prepaymania.co.uk... It takes only PRE-ORDER...

nubbin said:
I have just received this:-
"Hi,
We are receiving this handset is in stock as of tomorrow, 30th March.
Is this okay to charge your card now & ship the item out to you please?
Regards,
Prepaymania"
OMG! OMG! OMG! SIM-free, unlocked, ROM-updated (presumably ) HTC Desire on it's way! And £373 inc. postage as well! Woohoo!!
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are you outside the uk?
because on their web-site phone costs £439 inc VAT
http://www.prepaymania.co.uk/mobilephone/htc-desire-bravo-unlocked.html
so think yours is without VAT

mib_asd said:
are you outside the uk?
because on their web-site phone costs £439 inc VAT
http://www.prepaymania.co.uk/mobilephone/htc-desire-bravo-unlocked.html
so think yours is without VAT
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When I was looking earlier this month, I noticed a website quoting the £373.81 price on PrePayMania (which includes VAT and free delivery) , and pre-ordered at that price. It went up to £439 the very next day, so I got in at a very good price. I am U.K. based. I don't know if they will be changing the website, but the above quote is directly copied from the e-mail I received at 5.40p.m. U.K. time. So excited I can't sleep!
Have to say, PrePayMania have been unfailingly polite and courteous, and a pleasure to deal with by e-mail and phone, and sent me an e-mail confirmimg my price even after they'd increeased it on their website. Top marks to them.

Anyone heard from Clove yet? Last I heard they charged my card (Monday) but no update on shipping yet.

bcmobile said:
Anyone heard from Clove yet? Last I heard they charged my card (Monday) but no update on shipping yet.
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You should email them about it. Perhaps they dispatched your order already. I placed my order at Clove on 8 Mar. My card has not been charged yet. But then I also ordered the Legend which is supposed to start shipping tomorrow. So that may have something to do with it.

Device Wire
Hi guys, my first post here. I have ordered from Device Wire, £397 altogether, and my card was charged straight away. They are saying that stock will be in 7th April, their latest update (via twitter) said "There are no UK Desire's available".

bcmobile said:
Anyone heard from Clove yet? Last I heard they charged my card (Monday) but no update on shipping yet.
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ohyeahar said:
You should email them about it. Perhaps they dispatched your order already. I placed my order at Clove on 8 Mar. My card has not been charged yet. But then I also ordered the Legend which is supposed to start shipping tomorrow. So that may have something to do with it.
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how they can charge your card and the shipment is not ready? this shouldnt be the way right?
and clove still say they will get theirs 7th of April (in the website)

I'm still waiting to hear from clove too, though their emails seem to go into my junk mail...

I made the mistake of pre-ordering a second Desire, thinking that my original order was going to be delayed longer than the rest (12th. April rather than 7th) and this order has also been charged to my card ready for delivery tomorrow. In case anyone's interested, it's Handtec who are also getting them in tomorrow, so presumably Clove et al. will be the same. I will be going with my PrePayMania order.

irkan said:
how they can charge your card and the shipment is not ready? this shouldnt be the way right?
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Unfortunately, this is quite common and not illegal. Many companies use Google Checkout or Paypal and they are always charged immediately. If you pay direct by credit card, it is worth checking on the website or with the company whether they only charge the card when stock is in. HTCDirect only charge on despatch, just as an example.

I asked Clove to charge it to my card ASAP (due to the favorable exchange rate) but that was last week. When I read that some had already shipped, I thought maybe mine was on its way.

Ah, I thought it was specific to UK but I was charged by Handtec immediatly. I payed with my credit card. Do you think I should ask them why they charged before having the product in stock ?
Thanks

Handtech order status

My order was delayed from March 29th to April 7th, as with anyone else ordering an unlocked model, but I'm sick of waiting, and i thought i heard someone say theirs was shipping, is that true?
My gf stopped thinking it was cute days ago (the fact that I can't think about anything else than my phone), and I'm getting on her nerves..
I paid with google checkout, so I don't know if they update the order status as accurately, or .. idunno.. Anyone else got ANY new info on Handtec Desire orders?
From their website:
Stock Update: Handtec has secured a large quantity for the first batch. Status: Still Available
Stock Update 2: HTC Desire expected 7th April. Affects All UK resellers.
Stock Update 3: Stock is still due on the 7th April and loking likely to be this date - we still have availability on the first batch.

vman81 said:
My order was delayed from March 29th to April 7th, as with anyone else ordering an unlocked model, but I'm sick of waiting, and i thought i heard someone say theirs was shipping, is that true?
My gf stopped thinking it was cute days ago (the fact that I can't think about anything else than my phone), and I'm getting on her nerves..
I paid with google checkout, so I don't know if they update the order status as accurately, or .. idunno.. Anyone else got ANY new info on Handtec Desire orders?
From their website:
Stock Update: Handtec has secured a large quantity for the first batch. Status: Still Available
Stock Update 2: HTC Desire expected 7th April. Affects All UK resellers.
Stock Update 3: Stock is still due on the 7th April and loking likely to be this date - we still have availability on the first batch.
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Every simfree phone on sale has been delayed until the 7th. but if you really can't wait you can buy it from carphone warehouse for £399.99 plus £10 topup , all there phones are unlocked.

oawalker said:
Every simfree phone on sale has been delayed until the 7th. but if you really can't wait you can buy it from carphone warehouse for £399.99 plus £10 topup , all there phones are unlocked.
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I can't really buy anything on contract when I'm not in the UK
I'm in Denmark btw

be patient.....i am waiting too =)

vman81 said:
I can't really buy anything on contract when I'm not in the UK
I'm in Denmark btw
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that wouldnt be contract

Yes the ship out date is still the 7th. I have been talking to Handtec everyday just to check the ETA. Their answer has been the same for the past week.
So...chillax and tell your gf to enjoy you now because once you get your phone, you will become non-existant

[Q] Buying The Galaxy Nexus In Germany

Hey Guys
My friend going to Germany and I want him to buy for me me the Galaxy Nexus.
Since we do not know Germany (by the way,he is going into Munich), I'd Glad if anyone can help us and tell me where it will be possible to buy it on Nov 17 Germany, Munich
Thanks in advance!
P.S
I heard they sell it in Vodafon as sim-free, Is it true? If so, where it will be possible to buy it there?
Thank you!
Sorry if I went through the Forum Rules..

Hello, I'm from Germany and I would advise your friend to preorder it to a German postal address (by Amazon.de or cyberport.de). I doubt that Vodafone or O2 or even big stores like Media Markt/Saturn have this device exactly on the date of release in stock.
Also, I would suggest him to be there a bit longer (talking about 2-3 days) than just until the 17th as there is no guarantee he'll have it in his hands on exactly this date.
If anyone else has another idea, go ahead. But this are my best 2 cents I have.

Tell your friend to look for "Vodafone" and "O2" Shops, they have been confirmed to carry the Galaxy Nexus during the UK launch of the Galaxy Note.
You might want to look for "Debitel" Shops also since you can already pre-order the Nexus there (for a good price: 530€).
But none of them said they would get the Galaxy Nexus on the 17th yet.

Mobilcom-debitel is also selling the Galaxy nexus without branding or sim-lock for a very affordable 529,95€, you might want to check that out.
Nice to see a thread for German sales in particular. Does anyone know if the 32GB model will be for sale here in November?
Regards
qwer23
edit: Just re-read the post above mine and saw that this shop was already mentioned - sorry!

Back to the original question, will it be possible to buy it on the 17th or 18th of November? Because in Mobilcom-debitel it says you can only buy it from week 47 (November 21st)

The last time I wanted a SIM free phone at a German Vodafone shop, they wanted me to become a subscriber. No thanks.

will it be possible to buy it on the 17th or 18th of November?
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You might be out of luck. It looks like week 47 is the earliest date to get the Nexus in germany. There are a few sites stating Nov 24 as release date (= week 47) but nothing more concrete has been made public.
Edit 2011-11-10:
Ok, now o2 germany also said they are expecting the Galaxy Nexus to arrive in week 47. https://twitter.com/#!/telefonica_de/status/134322435293057024

gokpog said:
You might be out of luck. It looks like week 47 is the earliest date to get the Nexus in germany. There are a few sites stating Nov 24 as release date (= week 47) but nothing more concrete has been made public.
Edit 2011-11-10:
Ok, now o2 germany also said they are expecting the Galaxy Nexus to arrive in week 47.
Well, I guess I am out of luck, someone I know is going to be in Germany for 3 days, leaving one day before week 47
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I just realized I have family in Munich. Does anyone know if an unlocked GSM is currently on sale there and what the price would be in American dollars?

Anyone know of any German sites that sell to the rest of the EU that can also actually be contacted?
Handyattacke.de simply won't respond at all and mobilcom-debitel.de seems to be domestic delivery only.

blunden said:
Anyone know of any German sites that sell to the rest of the EU that can also actually be contacted?
Handyattacke.de simply won't respond at all and mobilcom-debitel.de seems to be domestic delivery only.
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This one probably sents all over europe.
http://www.expansys.ch
I already searched the Nexus for you and set the website to Swedish.
http://www.expansys.se/google-galaxy-nexus-16gb-black-224349/
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xManMythLegend said:
I just realized I have family in Munich. Does anyone know if an unlocked GSM is currently on sale there and what the price would be in American dollars?
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It should be available during the next few days. But I don't what is happening now because of the Volume bug. Most of the shops have the 2. December as a date.
The price would be something around this.
529.90 Euros = 712.55653 U.S. dollars

Nebucatnetzer said:
This one probably sents all over europe.
http://www.expansys.ch
I already searched the Nexus for you and set the website to Swedish.
http://www.expansys.se/google-galaxy-nexus-16gb-black-224349/
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Thanks, but I know about expansys already and they are based in France if I remember correctly. They also charge more than Swedish stores and the release date seems to be the same. The reason I asked originally was because Handyattacke.de has a noticably lower price while the UK has a noticably higher price.

blunden said:
Thanks, but I know about expansys already and they are based in France if I remember correctly. They also charge more than Swedish stores and the release date seems to be the same. The reason I asked originally was because Handyattacke.de has a noticably lower price while the UK has a noticably higher price.
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Hm yeah I saw that but I don't know any other stores which sell all over Europe.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Check out this list of german stores: geizhals(dot)at/deutschland/692132
You could try contacting the following major stores: cyberport, redcoon & alternate
(sry cant post urls :/)

handyattacke.de responded when I emailed them on an unlisted email address. They only said they expected them in stock "early december" so not very detailed there. I asked them for an estimate at least.

Apparently they will get it sometime during week 49.

Cyberport seems to the firstone to ship (01.12.2011)

Hi,
So I might be taking a trip to Germany in the end of December and was thinking maybe to get the GN while I am there. Because of ties to the military I will be able to get a refund for the VAT which could mean under $600... But I can only do this if I buy it in a store, not from the internet. Have you confirmed any stores for sure selling it unlocked? I know in my town there is a Media Markt and a Saturn as well as T-Mobile, O2 and Vodaphone stores.
Thanks

Hi,
Vodafone and O2 having this phone in their "upcoming models" list. I presume they will have it by Christmas.
Good luck.

Update:
MediaMarkt is selling out GalaxyNexus since yesterday (30-Nov) afternoon. Price is 599EUR. (With guarantee that if price goes down in Christmas, you will get the benefit too. I have no more information on that.)
Call your nearest MediaMarkt and reserve one as they've limited (first shot) stocks.
I bought one last night and I'm loving it!

[INFO] UK Prices and Disscusion ONLY

This thread is for UK Pricing and discussion on UK availability.
It can be used by members who wish to discuss the above but if you have questions or wish to discuss pricing outside the UK such as the US then please use *THIS* thread.
Thanks to chandlerweb for the following spreadsheet which will be kept as up to date as possible:
UK Pricing SpreadSheet.
Tab 1 is for SIM Free handset, Tab 2 is for Contract prices (Tabs are at the bottom of the page).
Mark.

**Reserved**

We should merge this with the other similar thread...

17th is now looking likely. My pre order date from Handtec has changed to w/c 14th

winwiz said:
17th is now looking likely. My pre order date from Handtec has changed to w/c 14th
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I saw that by visiting the website. Did they actually notify you directly?

I had a chat with Clove and they are expecting on the 17th. Mobilefun have just put up a release date of the 18th.

outsidah said:
I saw that by visiting the website. Did they actually notify you directly?
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nope! I've emailed them and they have confirmed this date

Please note that Tab 1 is for SIM Free handset, Tab 2 is for Contract prices. I have deleted the contract prices from the first tab as they are already listed in the second tab. The tabs are at the bottom of the page - I know its not clear but that's Google's design!
mskip said:
This thread is for UK Pricing and discussion on UK availability.
It can be used by members who wish to discuss the above but if you have questions or wish to discuss pricing outside the UK such as the US then please use *THIS* thread.
Thanks to chandlerweb for the following spreadsheet which will be kept as up to date as possible:
UK Pricing SpreadSheet
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chandlerweb said:
Please note that Tab 1 is for SIM Free handset, Tab 2 is for Contract prices. I have deleted the contract prices from the first tab as they are already listed in the second tab. The tabs are at the bottom of the page - I know its not clear but that's Google's design!
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First post updated.
Mark.

djmcnz said:
We should merge this with the other similar thread...
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LOL
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

jest order form clove, and same - expecting on the 17th

I wish three would hurry the hell up and release pricing info, the phone is supposed to be out in two weeks.

Sp4rkR4t said:
I wish three would hurry the hell up and release pricing info, the phone is supposed to be out in two weeks.
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It would seem you might not get any information until the 17th.
A moderator on the Three blog has posted here that "You won’t be able to pre-order the Galaxy Nexus but we’ll let you know when it’s available on our network."
Hoping O2 won't do the same, but I have a feeling they might keep us all waiting. Getting a bit impatient now and wanting to get a pre-order in. Slightly underwhelmed by the O2 deals at buymobilephones.net. Want to see if Phones4U or O2 themselves are offering any better.

Paul from Modaco:
http://twitter.com/#!/PaulOBrien/status/132120643390017536
delayed in the UK until week commencing 21st (may be Phones4u 1 week exclusive)

mmace said:
paul from modaco:
http://twitter.com/#!/paulobrien/status/132120643390017536
delayed in the uk until week commencing 21st (may be phones4u 1 week exclusive)
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noooooooooooooooooooooo

Expansys have changed their date from "usually within 5 days" earlier today, to the 1st December

Been watching expansys for a while, They finally have a date and price but I wouldnt hold my breath!
Going to see if I am going to wait till feb when i can reduce my tariff on my contract (three irl) any takers on that bet? I want it now tho

Shodney said:
Expansys have changed their date from "usually within 5 days" earlier today, to the 1st December
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Probably means initial stocks are running low and they've been kicked back. This is a popular phone!
Samsung still haven't said anything since they officially announced the 17th.

I ordered mine last night from BuyMobilePhones, 3rd contract from the top. Should get it on the 18th although I expect it to be delayed like what my Desire was.

Meaple said:
I ordered mine last night from BuyMobilePhones, 3rd contract from the top. Should get it on the 18th although I expect it to be delayed like what my Desire was.
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I pre-ordered mine from BuyMobilePhones too on the Panther36 contract with £5 off so £31 a month (handset price £89.99). Good price for 1GB internet and unlimited wifi on btopenzone the only thing I dont like is that the phone will be carrier locked to orange. Not a big deal since I wouldnt be using any other sim cards in it but mobiles.co.uk DOES guarantee that all phones supplied will be carrier unlocked..
I already cancelled my mobiles.co.uk pre-order whedn I found the BuyMobilePhones deal, now I cant decide whether to cancel again and go back to the mobiles.co.uk lol
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Not Delayed Afterall :)

http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/samsung-galaxy-nexus-not-delayed-says-samsung-50006068/
Apparently Amazon started the rumour by changing it date to December 2nd. Everyone else just jumped on.
Good news, expect to get mine Friday then

Anthony2oo5 said:
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/samsung-galaxy-nexus-not-delayed-says-samsung-50006068/
Apparently Amazon started the rumour by changing it date to December 2nd. Everyone else just jumped on.
Good news, expect to get mine Friday then
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Amazon just doesn't get it right these days. Their Kindle Fire got weak reviews as well, so they ended up shipping the devices early in fear of pre-order cancellations. While Nexus is not their product, it is apparent that they just did not do any market research when getting this phone listed as they would have otherwise selected a more reliable supplier.

Well regardless of this new info, I chatted with someone from Negri a bit ago
Below is the conversation-
Now online: Leave a question or comment and our agents will be right with you!
Monday, November 14, 2011
joe [you]
do you know when the galaxy nexus will be released? i pre ordered it
Sergio - Negri Electronics - Sales/Support [agent]
Hello, How are you doing today ?
joe [you]
good thanks, and u
Sergio - Negri Electronics - Sales/Support [agent]
Good, thank you. We are expecting to have these units in earlly next week.
joe [you]
next week? i thought they were supposed to ship on the 17th?
Sergio - Negri Electronics - Sales/Support [agent]
There release date is the 17th and should arrive a couple days after. We are expecting them by early next week.
joe [you]
thank you
Joe

jpasint said:
Well regardless of this new info, I chatted with someone from Negri a bit ago
Below is the conversation-
Now online: Leave a question or comment and our agents will be right with you!
Monday, November 14, 2011
joe [you]
do you know when the galaxy nexus will be released? i pre ordered it
Sergio - Negri Electronics - Sales/Support [agent]
Hello, How are you doing today ?
joe [you]
good thanks, and u
Sergio - Negri Electronics - Sales/Support [agent]
Good, thank you. We are expecting to have these units in earlly next week.
joe [you]
next week? i thought they were supposed to ship on the 17th?
Sergio - Negri Electronics - Sales/Support [agent]
There release date is the 17th and should arrive a couple days after. We are expecting them by early next week.
joe [you]
thank you
Joe
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well, the UK release was supposed to be the 17th.. they've mentioned that awhile ago already. but the way things are going, it may or may not be.

kristovaher said:
Amazon just doesn't get it right these days. Their Kindle Fire got weak reviews as well, so they ended up shipping the devices early in fear of pre-order cancellations. While Nexus is not their product, it is apparent that they just did not do any market research when getting this phone listed as they would have otherwise selected a more reliable supplier.
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Not sure what the Kindle Fire and this release being tangled up have anything to do with one another. They obviously just changed the date to be conservative on the pre-order ship date because they had no other confirmation from Samsung on the matter of when they'd receive shipments. Their supplier is Samsung, they don't really have a choice there.
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Well regardless of this new info, I chatted with someone from Negri a bit ago
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Well they have to wait for it to be released on the 17th, import them from the UK, then re-send them to individuals in the USA/other countries. So of course there will be a delay.
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well, the UK release was supposed to be the 17th.. they've mentioned that awhile ago already. but the way things are going, it may or may not be.
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Well the UK release is 100% confirmed (and re-confirmed) by Samsung and several UK carriers already.

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Well the UK release is 100% confirmed (and re-confirmed) by Samsung and several UK carriers already.
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What has been missing from Samsung all along (and what EVERY article I have seen that either says it is or isn't delayed has COMPLETELY missed) is whether Samsung will be shipping it out to all their tier 1 partners in time for them to launch it on the 17th.
Basically, there's been no real doubt (apart from an odd blog post by phones4u) that they were always going to get it on the 17th. What muddied the waters was Amazon saying it will be later and pretty much everyone assuming that if Amazon cant get it on time then no one can. But Amazon aren't the only ones to say delivery won't be until some time after the 17th... Negri put out a statement today, Clove have sent emails out, Handtec put back their date... all these companies would have done this presumably for a very good reason. They are in the business of making money, not pi$$ing off customers which is what these setbacks are prone to do.
What has become clear recently (and only recently) is that O2 and Three have confidently said they will be selling it on the 17th.
So... Contract providers (Phones4U and at least 2 mobile networks) are likely to be selling it on the official launch date meaning Samsung would have always been correct in stating "it will launch in the UK on the 17th" but clearly there are other big players like Amazon and Handtec that sell non-contract handsets that don't seem to be able to launch it on the same day.
It is this glaring difference that Samsung never has and still hasn't cleared up.
I hope I'm wrong but it looks like contract providers have been given priority over sim-free providers hence, YES it will launch on its official launch date BUT, SIM Free handsets from stockists that only sell SIM free will be DELAYED.