It was just days ago that we reported that U.S. Cellular would be offering their first WP7 phone, an unspecified HTC device, "between now and the end of the year." Well, it turns out that it would be less than a week later, on June 14th, that customers will be able to get an HTC 7 Pro (aka, HTC Arrive--see our coverage here) sporting Windows Phone 7. The 7 Pro is available for $199.99 with a Belief Plan w/Data and/or a new 2-year contract. The final price is also after a $100 rebate in the form of a Visa debit card.
Today's press release hyped the 7 Pro as a great device for multi-taskers and multi-media/gaming enthusiasts who are looking to "simplify their busy lives and have fun too." It's not clear why the initial forecast was so murky, but the sooner the better for Microsoft, who is trying to break into a smartphone market dominated by Android and iPhones. It's a good sign that another carrier is bringing WP7 onboard.
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Source: U.S.Cellular
