The Nexus One is a smartphone from Google that uses the Android open source mobile operating system.[5] The device is manufactured by Taiwan's HTC Corporation, and became available on January 5, 2010.[2][6] Features of the phone include the ability to transcribe voice to text,[7][8] noise canceling dual microphones,[9] and GPS guided turn-by-turn voice directions to drivers.[10][11]
The device is sold unlocked (not restricted to use on a single network provider). Google currently offers it for use on the T-Mobile and AT&T networks in the United States; a version for use on the Verizon (US) and Vodafone (European) networks is expected in the second calendar quarter of 2010, with the CDMA version passing the FCC March 1.[12] On March 16, 2010, the Nexus One device became available on the Google *** store for sale in Canada for use with Rogers Wireless, Telus, Bell and Wind Mobile.[13] The phone will also be available with Sprint-Nextel as announced on March 17, 2010.[14] There is no release date or price details for the Nexus One on Sprint.
Apple is targeting the Nexus One in a patent lawsuit against HTC
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United States

The Nexus One was released on January 5, 2010. The phone is sold via Google's ***site, at a price of $529 without a plan or contract, or a subsidized $179 when purchased with a T-Mobile two year contract.[18]
[edit] T-Mobile

Several plans are available for subsidized phones:

  • $69.99 per month rate, which includes 500 minutes with unlimited nights and weekends, and unlimited e-****/data. *No SMS included
  • $79.99 per month rate, which includes 500 minutes with unlimited nights and weekends, unlimited SMS, and unlimited e-****/data.
  • $89.99 and unlimited minutes with unlimited nights and weekends, unlimited SMS, and unlimited e-****/data.

Unsubsidized phones have no such limitation.[1][19] The $179 T-Mobile price is only for individuals who are not currently under contract with T-Mobile. If one currently has a T-Mobile contract, the price of the phone rises to $279.99.[20][21]
In addition, tax may be charged depending on the state to which the device is shipped. Each order is shipped with free FedEx Overnight shipping (although, when checking your order status with FedEX you may note that it was sent FedEx 2-Day), with indirect signature required. With engraving delivery can be delayed up to 72 hours.
Google removed a price level of $379.99 for current T-mobile customers who had a data plan. Those who ordered the phone for 379.99 were refunded $100USD.
T-Mobile contract plans cost $20 per month more than non-contract plans.
For unlocked phones, T-Mobile offers a Prepaid SIM Card Activation Kit[22] for $6.99 on their ***site and airtime is available at several price points including $100 for 1000 minutes good for a year. Activation kits are sold online or at retail stores for about $10. Airtime is sold online, by phone, or at retail stores.
[edit] AT&T

The Nexus One became available unlocked for AT&T 3G frequencies March 16, 2010 for $529[23].
[edit] Verizon

A Verizon (CDMA) version of the Nexus One will be available in the US in Spring, 2010.[24] Sources claim that Google will indeed be following its business model, just as it did with T-Mobile by selling its Nexus One only through its ***site.[25] According to a Chinese Newspaper Economic Daily News, DigiTimes reports that HTC has started shipping the CDMA-version of the Nexus One phones to Verizon Wireless, which will begin to market the smartphone in April.[26] There was a rumor that Verizon Wireless was set to debut their version of the Nexus One at this year's CTIA – The Wireless Association on March 23 but no announcement was made that day.[27]
[edit] Sprint

A Sprint version of the Nexus One (CDMA) was announced on March 17, 2010, without giving specific availability dates or pricing. The press release states a commitment to "simple" pricing and references the current pricing structure.[28]
[edit] Canada

On March 16, 2010 Google officially released the Nexus One for purchase by Canadian consumers, offering two versions of the handset that will operate on either Bell, Telus, or Rogers' 3G networks (UMTS band 5) or alternatively on Wind Mobile (UMTS band 4/AWS).[29]
[edit] Worldwide

Around Spring 2010, Google will launch a Vodafone model in Europe, with plans to expand the phone to other carriers and international markets in due course.[1][30]
Google is making the phone available for delivery to the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong, although native carrier tie-ups have not been finalized for these countries, and the phone will be shipped from the US. Customers ordering from the UK are charged $29.65 international shipping and an optional $19.00 for an AC adaptor, with an additional 17.5% VAT. Singapore applies 7% GST, while Hong Kong does not add any additional taxes.[31] Although the Nexus One will not ship outside these countries for a few months, two French ***sites started selling it (with a carrier plan) on February 15, 2010. Phones ordered from Google in Singapore are currently being shipped from the US at the customers expense