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You’ve been eying the HTC One’s zero-gap body for well over a month, and now it’s your chance to do something about it. AT&T is launching its promised pre-order campaign for the One today: soon, if not as you read this, upgraders and new subscribers can plunk down as little as $200 for a 32GB model or $300 for the network-exclusive 64GB edition. While these buyers likely won’t get their phones until closer to the April 19th store date, that free Media Link HD offer remains on the table to encourage an early commitment. And those who prefer service from the House of Hesse don’t have long to wait, either — Sprint’s pre-orders for the One begin tomorrow, with a similar $200 outlay involved for the 32GB variant. All that’s left is for T-Mobile’s edition to follow suit.

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Source: AT&T, Sprint

Quickly following AT&T’s lead, Sprint is now ready to spill the details on its launch of the HTC One. Pre-orders begin on April 5th, while you’ll be able to go online or into a store and pick one up starting April 19th. Since the 64GB is an AT&T exclusive, Sprint customers will only be able to grab it in 32GB for $200. Hit the press release for more details.

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The HTC One has been receiving a lot of attention in the press lately. Its not only because it is a new smartphone and there’s substantial buzz around it, its also because the launch has been plagued with delays. Looks like it won’t be long until the latest Android powered flagship smartphone from HTC hits the shelves. AT&T HTC One pre-orders are starting this week. Initially the 32GB variant is being offered at $249.99. The 64GB variant will be available later and will be priced at $299.99.

According to the source, pre-orders begin in retail channels on April 5, which is also the day T-Mobile starts taking pre-orders for its iPhone 5. Marketing materials reveal that online pre-orders of AT&T HTC One will begin on April 4. Keep in mind that this is yet to be confirmed by AT&T, though by the looks of things, it shouldn’t take too long for them to make an announcement. T-Mobile and Sprint will also be carrying the HTC One, though they’re yet to reveal any of their plans. Promotional signage at RadioShack reveals that Sprint HTC One will be priced at $199.99.

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