HTC Touch Dual Now Available at Best Buy
The highly anticipated Touch Dual from HTC is now available for purchase at Best Buy. Set as a pre-order only for a few weeks, the device can now be purchased unlocked for $549.99 without a commitment. The phone packs a powerful punch with the TouchFLO user interface and the slide out keypad. Although the European […]
Best Buy to Sell Alltel in Select Locations
Alltel recently announced that Best Buy will start carrying Alltel’s offerings in select locations. Best Buy is set to launch Alltel in about 40 stores where Alltel has a ‘digital’ footprint. Customers will not only be able buy and activate new service, but also make changes to their plans and features on their account. With […]
UK’s Carphone Warehouse to Open 1000 Stores in US with Best Buy
Best Buy is looking to expand its 3% stake in the Carphone Warehouse, a UK based company, by opening 1000 stores across the US in a joint venture. Carphone Warehouse’s unique way of selling in the UK has made it a popular choice in Britain. With AT&T allowing only exclusive authorized dealers (with a few […]
Verizon: Verizon To Land At Best Buy
Best Buy has decided to pick up Verizon phones to replace AT&T Wireless in their entire nationwide retail chain. Verizon is already sold in some stores on a trial basis. No timeframe is given, but will most likely take place once the AT&T/Cingular merger is completed and Cingular sells off AT&T’s handset stock.
Best Buys Bait-And-Switch *Updated*
Update: A small clarification (thanks to the folks who sent this in). When starting the new replacement process you will call Best Buy and they will send you a replacement phone with a prepaid box to send the old phone back. This appears to be a bit more sound strategy, as it allows the customer […]