Mar 21, 2011 09:57 GMT  ·  By

Last week, mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has made available for purchase on its airwaves the HTC ThunderBolt, it's very first 4G LTE smartophone, which is now on sale at different price points via various retailers in the United States.

The high-end device is can be purchased from Verizon for $249.99, and is now available at only $174.99 via LetsTalk.

Starting with March 17th, the handset was put on sale via Best Buy too, for $249.99, as well as via Amazon Wireless, for $179.99.

Apparently, the HTC ThunderBolt is currently the cheapest on LetsTalk, when purchased with the signing of a two year contract agreement with the wireless carrier.

The new device arrives on shelves with a 4.3-inch WVGA TFT touchscreen display, a 1 GHz Snapdragon application processor inside, along with 8GB of onboard memory, complemented by a 32 GB microSD memory card.

The mobile phone also comes with an 8-megapixel photo snapper on the back, with HD video recording capabilities, as well as with a 1.3 MP front facing camera for video calling.

Other features of the new device would include a kickstand for optimal viewing, as well as DLNA and Tethering, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS receiver, and more.

“The HTC Thunderbolt is Verizon's first 4G LTE phone. This super fast device is more than just a smartphone, it is a wireless powerhouse. The HTC Thunderbolt will deliver the ultimate wireless experience,” the retailer notes on its website.

“With 4G speeds, streaming videos and downloading movies will be lightening fast. After your downloads finish, you can pop out the kickstand, turn up the surround sound volume, and enjoy your media on a large 4.3" screen.”

“With Android 2.2, this device will make your life much easier with thousands of apps to choose from. The Thunderbolt also includes a 32 GB mircroSD card for tons of added memory,” the company concludes.

The new HTC ThunderBolt can be seen at LetsTalk here.