While Sprint's launch of the dual-mode BlackBerry 8830 doesn't come as a surprise -- we knew it was only a
matter of time before it hopped into Sprint's portfolio -- subscibers may raise a cheer if looking for some worldwide phone action. For only $199 (with a new two year agreement and data plan, of course) Sprint subscribers will be talking in 170+ countries and surfing in more than 70 -- which makes RIM's 8830 device just a wee bit handier than a GSM set. As an added bonus, Sprint has served this thing up
SIM unlocked, which, for the GSM uninitiated, means you can buy a local SIM card when abroad, pop it in, and take advantage of local calling tariffs. This thing has
launched on
carriers everywhere and seems a no-brainer if you travel in areas only serviced by GSM and can't survive without RIM's finest at your side.
[Thanks, Chris G]
posted Jul 3rd 2007 5:56PM
The Verizon version is locked to Vodafone and forces you to roam even when you're on Voda's network.
Sprints is also better looking than Verizon's silver version. Very nice Sprint!
Man, I sent this in this morning when I got an email from sprint saying it was released and I email you guys and I get no credit! Thats wack.
What about the Curve it looks so much better. When is that coming to sprint?
What's up with you guys. This device launched on July 2nd and I read about it somwehere else. Not exactly the kind of breaking news I expect from you all. Let's step up huh.
What's up with you guys. This device launched on July 2nd and I read
about it somwehere else. Not exactly the kind of breaking news I
expect from you all. Let's step up huh.
Mr. Great