BlackBerry Bold 9930 gets caught sporting Verizon splash screen

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

Filed Under: News & Rumors, Devices; Tags: BlackBerry Bold 9930, Verizon

31 Comments

Posted by mdjones21 Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

YES! NOW WHEN?

Posted by ZMc1834 Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

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

Posted by TheLiteratePen Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

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

Posted by JAGWIRE Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

very nice :).

Posted by espitia Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

Do you guys think Verizon will sell it unlocked too?

Posted by experiment626 Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

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.

Posted by manofice Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

I saw a Verizon branded 9930 at blackberry world ;)

Posted by SHAGGYSPHONE Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

Do you have to pay to get in? ;D

Posted by mnhockeycoach99 Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

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

Posted by Johnmar3 Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

awesome

Posted by jinxednuance Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

just come out already! jeez!

Posted by BIGEXXPOPN Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

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

Posted by The_Adventist Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

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

Looking forward to it.

Posted by BIGEXXPOPN Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

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

Posted by ZMc1834 Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

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.

Posted by ignites Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

is that a purple track pad i see?

Posted by pdelong Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

It's just bad lighting.

Posted by movi3king Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

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.

Posted by geneatals Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

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

Posted by tenyrnote Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

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

Posted by elvin1983 Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

I. Can't. Wait.

Posted by movi3king Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

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

Posted by davidinLA Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

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

Posted by ZMc1834 Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

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.

Posted by Gawain Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

I have a question about the HSPA 3G bands listed. I know Band 1 is 2100MHz, but what is band listed next to it? 6? 8? What do those represent?

Posted by SHAGGYSPHONE Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 306 days ago

I WANT IT ! U.S.CELLULAR !!

Posted by drparham Thursday, Jul 21, 2011 305 days ago

i called RIM customer service yesterday, and they said 7/23 release date for the 9900 AND the 9930