Google plans to sell its new phone without getting a wireless carrier to subsidize the handset. But that doesn’t mean it won’t work with a carrier: The search giant intends to launch its phone next year with the help of T-Mobile, say sources familiar with its plans.

Google (GOOG)  has approached multiple carriers about supporting its new phone, which it has designed itself and will be produced by Taiwan’s HTC, sources say. But so far only T-Mobile has agreed to actively help push the phone via distribution channels and support infrastructure, I’m told.

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