HTC EVO LTE 4G Release Date Delayed HTC One X Sold-Out -Held @ Customs

Whoops, Sprint earlier this week, announced that Sprint stores would be open at 8 AM this Friday to sell the HTC EVO 4G LTE.  Today, Sprint reported that the launch has bee delay due to start shipments to the U.S.

The HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE have been stopped at customs where they're being checked for compliance with the ITC exclusion order.

Sprint is no longing taking preorders for the HTC Evo 4G LTE on its websites and no longer promoting a May 18 release date.

If you ordered an HTC EVO LTE 4G from Sprint  and  to cancel, either refuse delivery or call Sprint for return authorization kit once the HTC EVO LTE 4G arrives.

The HTC One X is no longer available from Amazon.com where it was reduced to   $149.99  for new an renewing contracts.  You could still order for $149.99 if you use AT&T Coupon-Link $50 Off AT&T Wireless with Plan for new customers with a contract.  The HTC One X is out-of-stock at AT&T.

HTC reported

""The US availability of the HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE has been delayed due to a standard U.S. Customs review of shipments that is required after an ITC exclusion order. We believe we are in compliance with the ruling and HTC is working closely with Customs to secure approval. The HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE have been received enthusiastically by customers and we appreciate their patience as we work to get these products into their hands as soon as possible."

HTC EVO LTE4G features include 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, integrated with HTC Sense 4, 4.7-inch HD touchscreen, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 2000mAh battery, 16GB storage onboard, 8MP camera, front-facing camera, mobile hotspots, Wi-Fi and a kickstand inside the aluminum/plastic case.  It offers LTE data access which has not been launched, yet on the Sprint network.