Official: Verizon Launching the HTC Trophy on May 26 for $149.99

Next week is going to be an exciting one for Windows Phone fans, especially for those waiting for Verizon. America's largest network finally made the long-teased HTC Trophy, making it the first Windows Phone to hit Verizon Wireless and completing the presence of Windows Phone on all four major carriers.

The HTC Trophy strictly follows Microsoft's previous generation Chassis 1 specifications, so the specs aren't going to be much of a surprise. The only thing we weren't expecting to see was global support, meaning this baby is ready out-of-the-box to go international. For those who need a refresher here's the details:

• 1 GHz Snapdragon processor
• 3.8-inch LCD with a 800x480 resolution
• 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash
• 720p HD video capture
• Virtual surround sound with SRS WOW HD
• 16 GB on board storage
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Global ready (CDMA + GSM Support)

Verizon also let us know about the HTC Trophy's pricing, which is a surprise: $149.99 on a two-year contract (after $50 mail-in-rebate). Verizon is also throwing a bone out to any console  owners out there: if you pick up the Trophy before June 15th, Big Red is going to throw in a complimentary Xbox 360 console game with your purchase. Not bad!

The HTC Trophy is going to be available to order online May 26th and you can get your grubby hands on it inside a Verizon store the week after, starting June 2nd.

If you want to check out the press release, you can find it after the break.

Combine Business and Play with a Smartphone That Lets Customers Do What They Love

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC Trophy™ is the first Windows Phone 7 device to come to Verizon Wireless, bringing a new dimension of gaming and entertainment to the nation's most reliable 3G network.

Windows Phone is the only phone that lets you play games with Xbox LIVE. Customers can sync directly with Xbox LIVE mobile to access their avatar, profile and gamer score to keep track of their wins.  HTC Trophy also allows consumers to play by themselves or challenge friends in turn-based games.  In addition to the many mobile gaming features, customers who buy an HTC Trophy before July 15 get a free Xbox 360 console game.  Game enthusiasts can choose from Halo: Reach, Kinect Sports and Lode Runner – up to $60 value.

HTC Trophy features the Music + Video Hub, giving customers quick access to music and movies on their device.  Customers can stream or download millions of songs with a Zune Pass subscription and access over 15,000 quality apps and games in the Windows Phone Marketplace through the Marketplace Hub.

Additional features:

• 1 GHz Snapdragon® processor
• WVGA 3.8-inch touchscreen
• Surround sound through SRS WOW HD™
• 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash
• 720p HD video capture
• 16 GB on-board storage
• Wi-Fi connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n
• Global ready - allowing customers to enjoy wireless voice and data service in more than 200 countries, with more than 125 with 3G speeds
• HTC Hub-customization through downloadable applications that offer even more entertainment and productivity
• View and edit Microsoft Office® documents, including Excel®, Word® and PowerPoint® with the Office Hub and data access on SharePoint® servers

Pricing and availability:

• HTC Trophy will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com on May 26, and in Verizon Wireless Communication Stores on June 2 for $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.  Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
• HTC Trophy customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a smartphone data package.  Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 for monthly access and an unlimited smartphone data package is$29.99 for monthly access.
• Verizon Wireless customers traveling outside of the United States should contact Verizon Wireless' global customer support team at 1-800-922-0204 before embarking on their trip to ensure their phones have the right features for global usage.

For more information about Windows Phone, visit www.windowsphone.com.  For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers.  Headquartered inBasking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About HTC

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative wireless devices that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.