Certain HTC smartphones released to US carriers after passing customs inspections
- 21 May, 2012 19:09
- Comments
Taiwanese smartphone vendor High Tech Computer said on Sunday certain models of its newest smartphones have passed U.S. Customs and are being released to its carrier customers, after the company previously warned of a delay in product shipments because of an International Trade Commission (ITC) order.
HTC said last week the U.S. would see delays in availability of its HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE smartphones because of the customs review. But on Sunday, HTC said some models have passed the inspection, although it could not specify which models, according to a company filing made to the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
U.S. Customs is currently reviewing shipments of HTC smartphones as part of an ITC exclusion order issued against the company in December when it was found HTC had infringed on Apple patents. Under the exclusion order, HTC cannot import devices using the patented technology to the U.S. after April 19.
Despite the exclusion order, HTC said it could work around the ban because the company has created alternative solutions to the patented technology it had infringed on.
Each HTC model must be reviewed by U.S. Customs, and the company is working closely with authorities to secure approval soon, according to HTC's statement. An HTC spokesperson could not be reached for further comment.
AT&T began selling the HTC One X on May 6, but the product is currently listed as out of stock, according to AT&T's website. The HTC EVO 4G LTE for Sprint was set to go on sale on May 18, but is also listed as out of stock on Sprint's website.
Recommended
Join the CIO Australia group on LinkedIn. The group is open to CIOs, IT Directors, COOs, CTOs and senior IT managers.
- Bookmark this page
- Share this article
- Got more on this story? Email CIO
- Follow CIO on twitter
-
Why change management doesn’t work
-
Larry Page wants to see your medical records
-
Dual-Persona Smartphones Not a BYOD Panacea
-
After two-year hiatus, EFF accepts bitcoin donations again
-
CIOs struggle to deliver timely mobile business apps: survey
-
Spear-Phishing Email: Most Favored APT Attack Bait
This research paper presents findings on APT-related spear phishing from February to September 2012. We analysed APT-related spear-phishing emails collected throughout this period to understand and mitigate attacks. The information we gathered not only allowed us to obtain specific details on spear phishing but also on targeted attacks. We found, for instance, that 91% of targeted attacks involve spear-phishing emails, reinforcing the belief that spear phishing is a primary means by which APT attackers infiltrate target networks. -
Top 10 tips for Migration
As users bring multiple devices to the workplace, IT departments need to have a single view of all their mobile devices. Find out how to build a secure and reliable management platform for next generation mobile computing across multiple platforms. Click for more! -
Governance For All - Empowering IT and Business Content Owners
Governance for all is more than an IT initiative or a goal written in a plan document; it’s a strategy that unites IT and business content owners to achieve their SharePoint goals. At its best, governance means empowering self-governance, with tools like delegated access, effective reporting, and automated policy enforcement. This white paper explains how to create a “governance for all” strategy that will enhance SharePoint adoption and its benefits to the organization. Read now.
Get exclusive access to Invitation only events CIO, reports & analysis. 
