T-Mobile Pulse now available in UK

See that pink, embossed "Buy now" button in the lower right corner of the above pic? It's a beacon of hope to UK Android lovers who want more choices, and who for whatever reason aren't happy with the current selection. As previously discussed, the 3.5-inch Huawei-made T-Mobile Pulse is now available to our friends across the pond, for the enviable price of nada on contract, or £176.16 (about $282 in US) with pay as you go, VAT included. Still looking for the ultimate mobile Gmail experience and a slightly larger than usual display? It's just a click away below.

Read - With contract
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[Thanks, Liam H]

[nihouma Posted Oct 2nd 2009 3:43AM]

Ooh, shiny :)

[Tim Brown Posted Oct 2nd 2009 4:31AM]

Not a bad plan as well, my better half is looking for a new phone right now and this would be a good excuse for me, er sorry, I mean her to get one.

[Benjamin Posted Oct 2nd 2009 4:32AM]

Oh, man, I want it so bad. So, so bad. Please bring it to the US, T-Mobile!

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 2nd 2009 9:07AM]

Yeah, but if it comes here, because our market is a bit smaller, we will definitely not get it for free on contract. Tmo will probably make it $150 or $200 on contract. I say if that happens, just get one full price from across the pond ($282 plus international shipping), and skip the contract.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 2nd 2009 4:44AM]

I wonder if it comes unlocked as the magic?

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 2nd 2009 4:57AM]

I mean like the magic did

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 2nd 2009 5:28AM]

Nope, locked to T-mobile.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 2nd 2009 9:32AM]

T-Mobile USA will unlock it for you after one month, upon request, as it always has, right?

They're good that way.

[KrazyCalvin Posted Oct 2nd 2009 1:53PM]

I dont even think it would take them a month to unlock it if you were under contract or paid the full amount for the phone. Their rule is once every 90 days.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 2nd 2009 5:03AM]

£176 PAYG?!
Bloody hell that's half the price of Hero!!!

So, why so cheap? There's gotta be a catch somewhere, right?
(Please say yes I just bought a Hero on Monday...)

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 2nd 2009 5:15AM]

don't think so, beside the fact that Huawei make the phone.....it's just the brand, i would still get it though

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 2nd 2009 5:27AM]

Apparently it is locked to T-mobile. Still I might get one and unlock it (if that is possible - the person in the online chat thing said you can 'get it unlocked in any high street accessories store for about £5' but I'm dubious about that.)

[Oscar Olim Posted Oct 2nd 2009 6:03AM]

I'm sure you'll be able to unlock on the high street soon enough.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 2nd 2009 6:19AM]

It's not well-publicised, but T-Mo UK will unlock any handset you've had for more than 28 days. It costs £15.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 2nd 2009 5:15AM]

Going to t mobile store now may get one depends on the screen res wvga or vga (please) love the vga of my htc topaz (diamond2) and will never go back to a lower res screen

[SelectiveApathy Posted Oct 2nd 2009 6:00AM]

Does this have wifi?
All early talks about it says it does but the T-Mobile site does not have Wifi listed

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 2nd 2009 7:43AM]

I wonder how the back/home button works, and if it's better than the existing way. One of my few gripes with Android is that the function of the back button isn't always consistent (sometimes it acts like you're going up one level in hierarchy of something, sometimes it goes to the last screen you were on).

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 2nd 2009 9:22AM]

Curse you T-Mobile UK!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 2nd 2009 9:53AM]

Jeez like $47.00 a month and free on contract for that plan ...i really wish we had that kind maturity for the cell phone market in the states

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 2nd 2009 10:10AM]

If this can be bought on other shopping sites such as expansys etc, then US shoppers would get VAT (15%)taken off at source, so you'd pay some $240 + shipping :)
Hopefully cheaper lower end phones like this will keep reducing the price of HTC and other devices.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 2nd 2009 3:31PM]

If you compare UK Expansys prices and US Expansys prices, you'll see that, VAT or not, they always add a fairly hefty premium to USD prices.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 2nd 2009 10:18AM]

ATT 900min unlimited text and web plan: $105/month + $200 3GS 2yr total cost of ownership: $2720 + tax
TM UK 1000min unlimited text and web: $47.7/month + $0 Pulse 2yr total cost of ownership: $1145 + tax


Fight!!

[xyrcncp Posted Oct 2nd 2009 11:16AM]

Pink button? How dare you call it pink! =P

[fourthletter Posted Oct 2nd 2009 11:30AM]

In the UK you can get a G1, a Hero or even an iPhone free on an 18 month contract, you guys get screwed in the States.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 7th 2009 3:40AM]

if i get this phone from the UK will it work with the 3g here in the states? i think it would be an upgrade from my MT3G even tho i think its still a rock solid android starter phone.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 10th 2009 12:20PM]

It is so strange that the US market is now more expensive than the UK. We are so used to getting ripped off over here in UK that we don't even complain about it anymore. But that cost comparison by hhmmwv above is shocking!! You guys really need another revolution LOL

Perhaps we can get together for you and send out "phone parcels" or do night-time air drops of T-Mobile Pulses ...

Back on topic - this is an amazing price for an Android on PAYG, nothing comes even close. Add to that T-Mobile will unlock after 90 days is even better. And no doubt we'll be seeing unofficial/official unlocks for this in the very near future.

I have to wonder what Huawei will sell these for SIM-free? Maybe as the Huawei 8220 (its original model reference)? And if so will it be UMTS capable or GSM only.