UK carrier 3 have announced that they’ll be the next network to offer the HTC Desire, with the Android 2.1 smartphone arriving on Tuesday April 20th. Priced from free on a £35 monthly agreement or £349.99 on pay-as-you-go, the Desire will be initially sold as a generic device with the 3-branded version rocking up on May 3rd.
However, apparently 3 users of either the generic or branded Desires will be able to download 3’s apps from the Android Market and use them as normal, so unless you particularly want the carrier’s logo on your phone there’s no reason to wait. Upgrades for existing customers are also available, of course, though you’ll have to ring customers services to find out exactly how much it might set you back.
If you’re still undecided on the HTC Desire, head over to our full review of the handset at SlashGear. Vodafone’s version hits the UK on April 8th and is already available for preorder, while T-Mobile are apparently already shipping their version.
HTC Desire vs. Google Nexus One;
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