T-Mobile Will Support Moto X, But Won't Sell in Stores

T-Mobile Will Support Moto X, But Won't Sell in Stores

The new Moto X will be available on all four top wireless carriers, but some companies appear more enthusiastic about the smartphone than others.

Though Motorola said that Verizon, Sprint, ATT, and T-Mobile - as well as US Cellular - would offer the Moto X, a Motorola statement about its newest flagship smartphone said that only ATT, Sprint, US Cellular, and Verizon would offer it in stores, while "it will be available on all carriers, including T-Mobile, at Motorola.com."

In a statement, T-Mobile said "the Moto X is compatible with T-Mobile's network; however, we have no further announcements at this time." The carrier also told All Things D that it is "working closely with Motorola to make the Moto X a great experience for T-Mobile customers."

Hands On With Motorola's Moto X

During a meeting with reporters yesterday, Motorola said the 16GB version of the Moto X will be available for $199.99 with a two-year contract, with unlocked and developer versions coming at a later date. T-Mobile has done away with contracts, opting instead for an initial down payment - from $99 to $150 - plus 24 months of small payments.

For now, ATT has an exclusive on the Moto X's customization options, which include colors, engravings, and start-up greetings. Verizon tweeted that it will provide customization via the MotoMaker.com portal later this year, while Sprint focused on its unlimited talk, text, and chat guarantee with its announcement.

For more, see PCMag's Hands On With Motorola's Moto X and the slideshow above, as well as our unboxing of the new smartphone.