BlackBerry Bold 9900 passes through the FCC

on 11 Jul 2011 06:54 PM

One more hurdle has been crossed when it comes to actually getting the BlackBerry Bold 9900 into the hands of impatiently waiting BlackBerry users. Having now passed through the FCC the next stop for the BlackBerry Bold 9900 is retailers shelves and online stores across the globe. According to the documents, the FCC has had the device for quite a while. RIM's initial testing was started in February and the last bit of testing concluded on June 1. August, September? Either way, it's not near soon enough for some folks.

Source: FCC; via: Wireless Goodness

Filed Under: News & Rumors; Tags: BlackBerry Bold 9900, FCC, FCC filing, NFC

57 Comments

Posted by Abrante Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

Holy crap!!! Now I am happy. LoL, Hopefully the 9900 will be released before my birthday (August 28th)

Posted by ianbordas Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

interesting... those claiming RIM is dead... look again. RIM #2 phone in USA (not OS) - no wonder everyone wants to see them fail... thats a BIG chunk of the pie:

http://www.bgr.com/2011/07/11/apple-is-no-1-smartphone-vendor-in-u-s-wit...

Posted by Emu the Foo Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 315 days ago

I like your take on pie. And I like pie...

Posted by MaxPayne79 Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 315 days ago

lol...awesome post

Posted by dbowe4415 Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

This is great news! The 9900's release should be in a couple of weeks now. I don't see how this phone can't release in August, but we'll see if RIM can release it quickly.

Posted by Slammer Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

Does that mean att will be getting it first????

Posted by dbowe4415 Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

I have a suspicion that T-Mobile will be the first major US carrier that gets this one.

Posted by ljqin12 Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

I hope so that would be a great early birthday gift for me!

Posted by 07thking Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

I really hope so.

Posted by Emu the Foo Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 315 days ago

If att buys tmo then everyone is happy!

Posted by Abrante Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

According to the Wireless Goodness link above it will be released in September. That seems far away but I am happy that I have a specific month to look forward to. If it is released sooner, even better!

Posted by ThaMunsta Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

Wow I wonder why the hell they had it for so long.... Ummm they have to much fun playing with it? XD

Posted by bigpolla04 Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

Cmon already and give me my phone ahhhhhhhh.

Posted by velkcro Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

"According to the documents, the FCC has had the device for quite a while."

dam the FCC drinking all the sweet berry juice before we get to taste any.

now lets see the torch (both of them) pass their test

Posted by Jimcmf Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

Since February 1st? Holy cow .... that is almost a half year. That's crazy.

Hopefully, RIM will give them the QNX phone soon, that's if it's going to take 6 more months.

Now .... how long does it take to make 75 million phones?

A couple of weeks ?

Posted by velkcro Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

"Now .... how long does it take to make 75 million phones?"

with the smartphone market the way it currently is, plus what just happened in Japan that might take a little bit more than a couple of weeks *fingers cross*

Posted by mnhockeycoach99 Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

After reading this, I think I just drooled on my shirt. Man, would it be nice if this sweet piece of hardware was available on AT&T by mid-August? Regardless, I might be camping outside the local Best Buy or AT&T store the night before it officially goes on sale.

Posted by pkcable Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

Just the 9900 passed, or does this apply to both, the 9900 and the 9930?

Posted by Abrante Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

Since the CDMA version is essentially be the same phone with the addition of the CDMA network. The FCC clearance is for both. Correct me if I am wrong :o)

Posted by LutherSnow74 Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

It only applies if it's the same radio. If it's a different radio, then it has to be approved seperately under a different application.

Posted by Abrante Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

I see, thanks for the info!

Posted by Jimcmf Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

I think you right !

Posted by Abrante Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

T-Mobile has the 9900 on their welcome page. STOP, I am just kidding!!!

Posted by Brewkelyn Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

Oh, that is just wrong! lol I've been checking their innovation? page every day for the 9900

Posted by Emu the Foo Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 315 days ago

This was terribly funny. I was gonna check myself but I decided to read fast and finish. And I don't even have tmo

Posted by rcm1301 Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 315 days ago

C'mon man - no time for jokes like this! :)

Posted by Sirhil Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

things just got real. now give me my phone att, don't f!ck this up for me.

Posted by jsn204 Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

woot! sounds good!

correct me if im wrong, but carrier acceptance is the bigger hurdle to pass no?

Posted by Abrante Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

Definitely, it did take At&t a while to allow Blackberry Bridge to operate "officially". Same could happen with the approval of this device and the tweaked software from carrier to carrier.

Posted by chillson1386 Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

So what are we waiting for now again? Just the carriers?

Posted by DeeDudnath Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

Nicee I just bought a laptop and it should be here by the end of this month adn hopefully my 9900 comes out around the same time!!

Posted by pkcable Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

I think I might leave Verizon for this phone especially if it goes to a carrier that offers 4G on it and hot spot, which I THINK T-Mobile is going to do. :)

Posted by Yakuzahi Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

Leave Verizon and leave the unlimited data as well forever?

Posted by Abrante Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

T-mobile has unlimited data too...

Posted by Yakuzahi Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

Not exactly, first 2GB at full speed after that, they slowing you down.

Posted by Abrante Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

My data plan has 5GB of High Speed. But, as of now your claim is irrelevant since no current Blackberry device supports the so called "4G" or High speed data. In Fact, I use UMA most of the time. Does Verizon support that?

Posted by Yakuzahi Thursday, Jul 14, 2011 312 days ago

No, I don't think CDMA network support UMA.

Posted by djfawbz Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

Damn right, like I said, this should have been in my hands yesterday

Posted by lnichols Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

Precious!

Can't wait for these new phones.

Posted by Jimcmf Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

I can't wait to see them in the stores.
Time to start lining up soon.

Posted by RulerD Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

I only need to decide if I stay with Tmo or switch with my wife to ATT. Probably who ever gets it first.

Posted by ljqin12 Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

att and tmo will be join up next year.

Posted by ljqin12 Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

I just got out of my contract with Tmo and awaiting for my upgrade, Boy I cant wait for this phone!

Posted by Kelton Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

Why do some suspect that Verizon will be slow (or the slowest!) on the release of their version?

Posted by pkcable Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

History!

Posted by abolds4397 Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

I hope it doesn't take too long for T-Mobile to get this one!!! I will gladly sign a 2 year contract to get my hands on that baby, whoooooooo!!!!!!

Posted by drakesaliasonline Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

Can I please get this early August? RIM even said it themself that once it gets approved it won't take long at all to get the device out :) Soooo 3 weeks from now they will have enough to start selling them right? August 1 is exactly 3 weeks, so we should have it by August 15 at least (I hope)

Posted by sk8er_tor Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

I love that all the carriers are getting all the phones. It's going to be a free-for-all when released! I think for this reason, carriers better approve the devices quickly or lose out on sales.

Posted by djbabyjay Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

Verizon SERIOUSLY needs to hurry up and get this right away when it comes out.....oh and in white also. Im gettin really irritated and impatient!!!!!!!

Posted by tuffy100 Monday, Jul 11, 2011 315 days ago

wow! this means it is coming relatively soon!

Posted by sherm6ft6 Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 315 days ago

I here it will be out very soon! Late July!

Posted by Siiid Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 315 days ago

I too hear Very soon, i played with the 9900, it's wonderful, wider touch screen and flatter wider keyboard + stainless steel feels good in the hand. OS is faaaaast too.

Posted by Siiid Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 315 days ago

I too hear Very soon, i played with the 9900, it's wonderful, wider touch screen and flatter wider keyboard + stainless steel feels good in the hand. OS is faaaaast too.

Posted by Goldlexus Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 314 days ago

I called Tmobile today to ask a question about my bill. While I was at it I asked when I am eligible for a phone upgrade. They said I was due for one now so my next question was when they were getting the BB Bold 9900 she said very soon. They don't have a date yet but they are getting memos daily about it's imminent release. She said keep an eye out the their website.

Posted by Niz Wednesday, Jul 13, 2011 314 days ago

From what I understood, the 9900 is the sprint (CDMA) version. The t-mobile/at&t version is the 9930.