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Bell announces Sept. 24th release date for the BlackBerry Torch

by Bla1ze on 1 Sep 2010 06:38 PM
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Bell Torch

We've known since the release of the BlackBerry Torch on AT&T that Bell was slated to release it in Canada aside all other Canadian carriers. The pre release sign up page is still active at this point but, we now have confirmation of the Bell date and pricing as well. In an email sent to us Bell confirms the following:

Just wanted to let you know Bell Mobility will launch the BlackBerry® Torch™ on September 24, and clients will be able to get the device for as low as $199.99 on a three year contract. 

So there you have it folks. While the US only has the BlackBerry Torch available to them on one network, Canadians will have the device available on any of the top 3 carriers come September 24th.

Filed Under: News & Rumors; Tags: Bell, BlackBerry Torch, BlackBerry Torch 9800
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Posted by vistate1 Wednesday, Sep 01, 2010 529 days ago

now this is good news - looking forward to september 24

 
 
Posted by spinnster Wednesday, Sep 01, 2010 529 days ago

I cannot wait for this! Been wanting the Torch since the rumours started =D

 
 
Posted by dewey5601 Wednesday, Sep 01, 2010 529 days ago

I hope Bell decides to make advanced early hardware upgrades for customers who want the new Torch but are not eligable yet. I've a Bold 9000 and I want something new.

 
 
Posted by pattste Wednesday, Sep 01, 2010 529 days ago

Unfortunately, the pricing once again reveals the complete lack of competition in the Canadian market. We get to pay the same price as AT&T customers but have to sign for a year longer. Now I want to see how much it's going to be out-of-contract. My guess is $599.

 
 
Posted by Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Wednesday, Sep 01, 2010 529 days ago

the iphone 4 is like $156 on a three year contract on rogers, and the torch is $199. What a ripoff. Id rather bend over and let steve jobs do what he pleases then shell out a ridiculous amount for this fossilized OS and hardware...

 
 
Posted by absolute99 Wednesday, Sep 01, 2010 529 days ago

Finally Bell does something good! I wasn't hoping for much after they waited over a year to release the Storm 2 on their network.... when it was only on CDMA phone, after they rolled out HSPA.

It better not be like the original Storm though, where existing customers were pushed to the bottom of the queue, to fulfil orders for new customers only. And no, I hope they don't waive an early upgrade option... not for a month or two, until those of us who've been holding off on their upgrades for a year get ours ;)

 
 
Posted by BBshark Wednesday, Sep 01, 2010 529 days ago

My old Pearl 8130 lives in a permanent state of freeze.....I hope it makes it until the 24th. Bring on the Torch!!

 
 
Posted by lakersfan562 Wednesday, Sep 01, 2010 529 days ago

Any update on if this will be available on sprint?

 
 
Posted by luqman24 Thursday, Sep 02, 2010 529 days ago

Don't think it will since its GSM only. Sorry its GSM's turn this time ;)

 
 
Posted by Zipper Thursday, Sep 02, 2010 528 days ago

I almost fell over sitting in my chair!! Friggen awesome!!! I'm pre ordering as we speak. I just hope I don't get sticker shock at the buy out on this, being that I used my 200$ upgrade credit only 8months ago for my 9700. Here is hoping. :P

 
 
Posted by markpaulk Thursday, Sep 02, 2010 528 days ago

this gets released on my birthday - woohoo!

 
 
Posted by zensen Thursday, Sep 02, 2010 528 days ago

3 year contract? you got to be kidding me canada.

 
 
Posted by archpopoy Thursday, Sep 02, 2010 528 days ago

Sad thing is, this is already a DEAL!

I can't believe they didn't ask for $299 on a 3 yr plan like they did for the Storm 9530 and Bold 9700.

It's like they woke up and thought, "ok, we don't feel like @$$ f-ing Canadians today"... Don't count on it, there's always tomorrow.

Canada, where monopoly happens.

 
 
Posted by littledover Thursday, Sep 02, 2010 528 days ago

I will be picking this up, anyone want to buy a year old Bold 9700?

 
 
Posted by Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Thursday, Sep 02, 2010 528 days ago

The 9700 is a very old device now. I would not recommend to buy one at this point.

 
 
Posted by littledover Friday, Sep 03, 2010 527 days ago

It's only a year old, you wouldn't want to buy it for say $100 bucks? It retails for $599 with no contract at Bell. My plan allows for yearly upgrades while paying the 3 year contract price. Every year I can upgrade at a good price and get rid of my year old phone. Maybe I will just give it away.

 
 
Posted by andybrydon Friday, Sep 03, 2010 527 days ago

A friend of mine would be interested in the 9700. Shoot me an email, fixyourbb@gmail.com. For the record, the Torch rocks on Bell! Bell pushed the new service books to the Torch on launch day in the US. I have one available if interested.