When and where can I get the LG V30?
The LG V30 is one of the most interesting devices of the year so far. It's got a big, near-bezelless design that eschews many of the design characteristics of its predecessors, the V10 and V20, but maintains their focus on high-quality audio and unique camera features.
While the phone was announced in late August, it's only now close to being released, and we've got the latest information on where you can buy the V30.
Let's break it down individually by country and carrier.
Note: This article is not complete and will be updated often once we learn more.
U.S. carriers
T-Mobile
Pre-orders open at T-Mobile for the V30 on October 5 at 5am PT / 8am ET, with sales beginning October 13 online and in-store. The price is $80 down and $30 per month for 24 months, or an outright cost of $800.
The V30 is T-Mobile's first phone to support its nascent 600Mhz spectrum, which will give the phone better performance in low-density rural areas.
AT&T
The V30 will be available at AT&T online starting October 5, and in-store the following day, October 6. It's going to cost $27 per month for 30 months on AT&T Next, or $810 in total. AT&T has a deal for a "free" second V30, but there are a lot of conditions:
"For a limited time, buy an LG V30 and get one FREE when you add a line and buy both on AT&T Next with monthly eligible wireless and have eligible DIRECTV service."
It will work on the company's so-called 5G Evolution network, which is equivalent to the fastest 4G LTE speeds today. That's because the V30 takes advantage of new technologies like 4x carrier aggregation, 256QAM modulation, and 4x4 MIMO antenna placements, as well as unlicensed spectrum standards like LTE-U and LAA.
Verizon
Verizon plans to offer the V30 in "early fall," which gives us the clearest indication of when the phone will be available in the U.S. — probably early October.
Sprint
Sprint didn't put out a press release, but CEO Marcelo Claure tweeted that it would be available this fall and that Sprint has the lowest prices for the high-end phone.
1/2 Yes, it's true, @Sprint will carry the new #LGV30+ from @LGUSAMobile! Amazing display + great speakers = win! http://pic.twitter.com/kX7ZMtqfot
— MarceloClaure (@marceloclaure) August 31, 2017
U.S unlocked
LG didn't promise a U.S. unlocked version, but all indicators point to its existence. For starters, the review unit I'm using has a model number of US998, which follows the naming trend of LG unlocked phones — the unlocked G6 is US997.
there will also be a carrier-free variant, US998 USA, which will most likely get official bootloader unlock from LG Developer page.
— autoprime (@utoprime) August 31, 2017
We've also seen tweets (h/t r/Android) indicating that LG would offer an unlocked model.
If that model starts selling in early October for $749 as some documents claim, it would be a very competitive price compared to the $900+ Samsung is asking for the Note 8.
Other countries
Right now, besides South Korea, all we know is that the V30 will be available "this fall in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East." That's good news given that the V20 didn't get a wide release outside the U.S., so it's nice to know that LG's best phone ever will get its widest possible release — and a chance for success.
Stay tuned for more purchase details for the V30 in the coming weeks!
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