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Bell prepares for launch of BlackBerry Torch 9800 by putting up sign up page

by Bla1ze on 25 Aug 2010 01:26 PM
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Bell Torch

While folks in the US have had the BlackBerry Torch 9800 available to them since August 14th, folks in Canada are still on the waiting list. Just about every Canadian carrier has stepped to the plate in letting us know they will be carrying the device but alas, none have given customers a date or even pricing. Bell is the latest to get a little bit closer to launch. Today, the sign up page has gone live for those interested in being notified when the BlackBerry Torch 9800 is available. It's no closer to a release date or pricing but any movement in this area is progress. If you're still on the fence about the BlackBerry Torch be sure to check out our extensive review and go from there.

Source: MobileSyrup

Filed Under: News & Rumors; Tags: Bell, BlackBerry Torch, BlackBerry Torch 9800, carriers
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Posted by isteal Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

Is Bell a CDMA or GSM network?

 
 
Posted by jwhelan Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

They have a CDMA network and a new HSPA+ network which was launched last year.

 
 
Posted by MusicMtl Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

CDMA and HSPA

 
 
Posted by kemayou Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

Bell is originally CDMA but they're moving to their new HSPA network (requires a SIM card) as well as TELUS.

 
 
Posted by myleslong Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

Bell rolled out their HSPA+ network in November of 2009. They are not "moving" to it. telus was not far behind in 2009.

 
 
Posted by luqman24 Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

I just hope Fido will carry it also even though my upgrades not till next year :/

 
 
Posted by d.nyce Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

I'm pretty sure that Fido won't be getting this device. I'm on Fido and made the jump for an ATT one. Should be arriving mid next week :D.

When I spoke to fido, they told me that the best way would be to buy it from Rogers when it get's released and get it unlocked.

 
 
Posted by luqman24 Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

Meh might as well since I was gonna pay the retail price anyway

 
 
Posted by sirk25 Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

C'mon Telus!!!!! Get in the game and release some information. I can't wait........

 
 
Posted by kfroese Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

I'm due for a hardware upgrade (on Bell) and am planning to get the Torch. But I just went to the Bell site and didn't see a sign up link. Am I missing something?

 
 
Posted by absolute99 Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

Check out the new site at http://torch.bell.ca - I couldn't find a direct link from their site either.

 
 
Posted by Hazzem Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

Always thought that Rogers would've been the first Canadian carrier to do that.

 
 
Posted by jayemmbee Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

i could care less when they put of signs as long as they get it same time or before bell

 
 
Posted by omar_alfa Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

I'm on the bell website right now and can't seem to find that "sign up" page anywhere. How did you come across it?

 
 
Posted by Tito71 Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

C'mon Rogers!!!!! Get in the game and release some information. I can't wait........

 
 
Posted by archpopoy Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

Anybody with info on when this damn thing will be released?

 
 
Posted by jayemmbee Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

Rim neeed to plaster Ads for this phone like they did for BBM, all of the Toronto Subway lines you would see BBM ads, they need to plaster this phone all over like that and yonge and dundas square, we need commercials build the hype in Canada your home base, launch parties too

 
 
Posted by Vandeleigh Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010 634 days ago

Does this mean I could buy an unlocked Bell Torch and use it on USCC's network? I really don't feel like waiting until 2013 for USCC to get it...

 
 
Posted by The Legendary Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 634 days ago

Just thought I would point out you wrote its been available since the 14th, but the date was the 12th. 14th was a sunday, it was released to at&t on the thursday.

 
 
Posted by alicklee Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 633 days ago

o i so cant wait for this to come out

 
 
Posted by Jordan27Tobias95 Wednesday, Sep 01, 2010 627 days ago

What do you think the buy it outright price would be for the phone?