I'm not really sure whether to classify this as a rumor or as confirmed, but it sure looks as though someone at US Cellular wants the world (or at least its subscriber base) to know that they'll be getting the coveted HTC Desire this summer.  Last week we came across a leaked mail-in-rebate form from the number six carrier that showed the Desire, among other unannounced devices, receiving a $70 discount.  This was the first hint of the HTC device being partnered with a US carrier - an event many have been waiting for (though few would have guessed US Cellular would be the first).

Not long after the leaked form surfaced, a US Cellular Facebook team member posted the following status, further advancing themselves as the first prospective carrier to get a hold of the Desire:

"The worst kept secret in online history!  HTC Desire with Android from U.S. Cellular, coming this summer after our rigorous testing is complete.  Now have fun guessing which other Android phone we'll launch."

So, now we know (assuming this is true) that a CDMA version of the HTC Desire is expected to launch this summer on US Cellular, and who'd like to wager that the "other Android phone" mentioned is the HTC Legend?  I've still got my money on the big four.  Maybe they're better at keeping secrets, maybe they haven't completed negotiations with HTC, or maybe they don't feel the need to leak information early in the game to gain a competitive advantage?  Whatever the case may be, I'm betting that one of the top four US carriers launches the HTC Desire before US Cellular.

Anyone disagree?  Feel free to challenge me in the comments!

Via Androinica