HTC recently posted an update to Facebook that gives you a little more hope. There was no official release date announced but once again they say it’s coming soon. The rumors suggest that there may have been battery life issues, software issues or more which is the reason we are still waiting. Verizon actually said they never promised a release date so this makes us all wonder what’s really going on.
Sources received an email from an HTC employee that we have posted below. Looks like the real problem is with the newly launched LTE network. See the email below:
Dear XXXXXX,
I understand the importance of having the latest devices on the market. The reason behind the delay in releasing the HTC Thunderbolt is due to the new technology it is running on, LTE. As with all new technologies we and Verizon would like to ensure that the systems work prior to releasing a new product. This is further explained here: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/verizon-cto-were-working-through-lte-smartphone-issues/45789?tag=content;search-results-rivers. I do apologize for any inconvenience that you may have experienced and I am sorry to hear that you will not be purchasing the HTC Thunderbolt.
To send a reply to this message or let me know I have successfully answered your question log in to our ContactUs site using your email address and your ticket number 11USCW11ENA002273.
Sincerely,
Jeffery
HTC
Are you waiting on this phone to hit the shelves? I know of several folks who are and it really is a pain when you expect something and it doesn’t happen. All we can do is wait for the final day it’s released and from now on, ignore rumors if it’s not from the company themselves.
Source: DroidLife