There is no "limbo"---the process is still actively going on. Each and every day we interview more qualified candidates on the phone based on how many and at what level they are at for each territory.
We can't send those emails you refer to if we are still actively engaged in the phone interview process.
I had several phone interviews today and am in the process of scheduling more for this coming Friday; moreover, I still need qualified candidates from the recruiter for several of my territories.
I do not know which city you are located in, but I assure you the process is still active---I am sorry for the waiting, but we are selecting day and night.