BlackBerry Bold 9930 gets caught sporting Verizon splash screen

By Adam Zeis on 21 Jul 2011 09:02 am

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While we talk non-stop about the upcoming BlackBerry Bold 9900, we seem to forget that it's CDMA counterpart the BlackBerry Bold 9930 is part of the package as well. Most of the news revolves around the Bold 9900 due to the bigger set of GSM carriers, but don't fret because those of you on CDMA won't be left in the dust. This image of the Bold 9930 surfaced and the device is showing off a Verizon splash screen. There really wasn't much doubt the device would hit Verizon at some point, but if you were worried then let this ease your mind. Unfortunately the hardware itself doesn't look to be branded, but it's still a step in the right direction. Thanks tenyrnote!

Source: N4BB

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31 comments

mdjones21 Jul 21, 2011 at 9:05 am

YES! NOW WHEN?

ZMc1834 Jul 21, 2011 at 9:06 am

Would like to see some Sprint branding; it's been a long time since the SKU sheet leaked.

TheLiteratePen Jul 21, 2011 at 9:11 am

This is like waiting on a baby to arrive that way overdue....

JAGWIRE Jul 21, 2011 at 9:20 am

very nice :).

espitia Jul 21, 2011 at 9:32 am

Do you guys think Verizon will sell it unlocked too?

experiment 626 Jul 21, 2011 at 10:25 am

It won't be sold unlocked but you'll be able to call CS to have them unlock the GSM side.HOWEVER,Verizon has been programming their GSM World Phones not to accept AT&T or T-Mobile USA SIM cards so you have to use Verizon here in the US.

manofice1 Jul 21, 2011 at 9:36 am

I saw a Verizon branded 9930 at blackberry world ;)

SHAGGYSPHONE Jul 21, 2011 at 12:11 pm

Do you have to pay to get in? ;D

mnhockeycoach99 Jul 21, 2011 at 9:37 am

I want to see an AT&T branded 9900 in my hand!!!!

RedRangerReid Jul 21, 2011 at 9:42 am

awesome

jinxednuance Jul 21, 2011 at 9:44 am

just come out already! jeez!

BIGEXXPOPN Jul 21, 2011 at 10:07 am

WHERE ARE YOU AT&T!!?? WHERE!!

The_Adventist Jul 21, 2011 at 10:09 am

The sooner these things get released the sooner the QNX phones will be out.

Looking forward to it.

BIGEXXPOPN Jul 21, 2011 at 10:10 am

What is the latest we are expecting to see it?? Any ideas?

ZMc1834 Jul 21, 2011 at 10:25 am

There have been rumors from it being released 7/23 all the way to Oct-Nov, but most reports are pointing toward mid-to-late August.

ignites Jul 21, 2011 at 10:28 am

is that a purple track pad i see?

Phil DeLong Jul 21, 2011 at 10:55 am

It's just bad lighting.

movi3king Jul 21, 2011 at 11:10 am

Its a black trackpad with a bluish/purple glow around it. Kind of reminds me of the creative zen touch mp3 player from back in the day.

geneatals Jul 21, 2011 at 10:40 am

I hope that the GSM and CDMA version will be released at the same time rather than the usual GSM release followed by a long wait for CDMA users...FTL

tenyrnote Jul 21, 2011 at 10:51 am

I feel like we might have to wait till after Labor Day for this, just a hunch.

elvin1983 Jul 21, 2011 at 10:58 am

I. Can't. Wait.

movi3king Jul 21, 2011 at 11:09 am

I hope the camera on the 9930 is better then camera used to take these pics...

davidinLA Jul 21, 2011 at 11:12 am

I think RIM hopes to see what the next iphone will be before releasing this phone.

ZMc1834 Jul 21, 2011 at 11:27 am

I don't think this would be a good idea because what are they going to get from it. If the new iPhone blows the 9900/9930 out of the water, RIM can't just not release the phone and start over again. If the phones are equal, the iPhone will have the advantage of the head start and the fact that Apples rep is by far leading BB's at this point. They need to capitalize on the time they have before the new iPhone is released rather than take the wait and see attitude. That attitude is what put them in this downswing in the first place.