BlackBerry Bold Approximate Release Dates and Pricing

on 16 May 2008 12:41 PM

BlackBerry Bold Pricing Update: It seems InfoSync World Just Made *BEST ESTIMATES* when posting their previous info (no actual source), so keep in mind these prices and dates are not official (it's possible they're not even close to official). But one things for certain, they've given a target for us to hope for. Now we just have to wait and see what the Bold actually hits the market at. *

Woahhh! It seems InfoSync World has gotten wind of the details on ALL OF THE 9000 Series Pricing and Release Dates.

The BlackBerry Bold should be hitting AT&T in July for $300, T-Mobile in September for $350, and Verizon and Sprint also in September for $300 (I'm assuming this is 2 year contract pricing). You can click on through for a detailed chart. Keep in mind these are not exact release dates, and we all know how popular the $xxx.95 pricing is, but if this turns out to be true it is HUGE news for us BlackBerry users.

For a device like the the Bold, I think this pricing is DIRT CHEAP AND....BIGGEST NEWS... it could be coming to a CDMA carrier in LESS THAN 12 MONTHS?!!? CRAZY. AMAZING. SO GOOD. As for off contract pricing, I'd *guess* at the $550 - $600 range.

No mention of Rogers here, but my educated hunch is they will be quick to follow AT&T (maybe two weeks later)...just as was the case with the Curve.

[ Via Engadget ]

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66 Comments

Posted by cuban_dudeca Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

Yes I just saw this. I am still trying to see why TMO is charging an extra $50...if it's not even going to have 3g. But none the less $350 is nothing for this device. I can't wait.

Posted by BBS Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

T-Mobile's version will have 3G. It has already been confirmed..

Posted by Anonymous Thursday, Aug 14, 2008 1276 days ago

When is the release date for sprint? Do you know how much if you just buy the phone?

Posted by kurrupt_1 Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

The price has to be with a 2 year contract. How much without one and will they be available unlocked?

Posted by purephase Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

Seems highly dubious for this year. Going to have to go out on a limb and say that I don't see it happening in '08.

Posted by MattBerry08 Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

Thanks Kevin, good find. But I'll believe it when I see it given the CDMA carriers track record to date - especially given how long I've been hanging on for a Curve. IF its available on Sprint a year from now, that'll be a worthy upgrade for me!!

Posted by SneakerHead Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

I'm most definitely going to cop.

Posted by TechJunkie Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

I noticed that, apparently, the T-Mobile version won't have UMA...something tells me that's wrong. I'm thinking a lot of this is just guesswork. If the prices and release dates are accurate, that's fantastic! But I'll believe it when it's confirmed by the carriers (actually, based on the CDMA versions of the Curve, even that won't do)

Posted by Blakew23 Saturday, May 17, 2008 1365 days ago

You're right. This website was up like same day BB announced the Bold. They're estimates on both prices and release dates. I am very confident the Bold will be out by the end of the month. Make sense actually to release it before iPhone is accounced to get people to buy it who aren't patient to wait to see how the new iPhone will be. I'd release it before iPhone 2 is announced so people don't really have a choice but to wait. And the Bold makes you drool so much you'll forget all about the week or so you'll have to wait and you'll drop the $400 for one of these Bolds. That's the price I'm estimating. $299 with new contract, $399 without.

Posted by Patrick C. Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

InfoSyncWorld says the T-Mo version will have 3.6 HSDPA. Doesn't that mean it will be supporting the 1700 Mhz AWS spectrum? If so, that could be where T-Mo is pushing for the extra $50.

I'd be really impressed if those rumoured dates hold true for CDMA carriers. A new CDMA BlackBerry only 2-3 months after GSM release? UNHEARD OF! Very welcomed, but goes against all previous precedent (though there really shouldn't be any reason why RIM couldn't develop these devices concurrently, it's just a different antenna and some likely modular software!)

Posted by xxxxpradaxxxx Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

If I were a VZW Customer I would be RIDICULOUSLY LIVID!

If I had waited patiently to get the curve, and I finally upgraded to get it [The Curve], and lo-and-behold the Bold gets unleashed [12-x] months later.

WTF!

Posted by Anonymous Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

I serioiusly doubt VZW or Sprint for that matter will have the 9K released this year. If they do, then that's history in the making for a CDMA carrier.

Posted by 49ways Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

This is a hot phone. Too bad I just now got the Curve, but I don't mind that the Bold may be coming out soon. My previous phones have all been basic.

Posted by Anonymous Thursday, Jun 12, 2008 1339 days ago

i was actually told verizon isn't going to be coming out with the bold until much later, instead they going to be carrying the thunder first in 09 then releasing the bold. but it could all be b.s.

Posted by cbs2669 Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

I can't wait to get my hands on this thing....

Posted by Anonymous Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

when is the STORM in the FORCAST!

Posted by Snipes Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

So what about full price for existing users?

Posted by Anonymous Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

i say about 550.00

Posted by Anonymous Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

prob have 100.00 rebate you can send in even no contract it works .

Posted by gio54 Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

OOOHHH YEAH !!!!! am going 2 get it can wait

Posted by omahasteve8130 Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

That is not right. I have been looking all over and I this the phone is coming out at around $800.00 Whatever the price is I will get it. I just moved from AT&T to Verizon to get the Pearl. I had to pay the fee to break my contract. It doesnt matter I am going to break this one if AT&T will have the Bold first I must have it.

Posted by WIRELESSLOU Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

550 FOR NO CONTRACT ! MAX 600!

Posted by mg86 Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

For Verizon with the rumors and all that would make the Curve just released, the Bold in September, and the Thunder in 08 as well.

I find this doubtful.

Posted by WIRELESSLOU Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

I AGREE IF I WERE A VERIZON CUST WHO JUST PURCHASED THE CURVE AND THE BOLD IS COMING OUT IN 2 TO 3 MONTHS AND THE THUNDER SOON THER AFTER PISSED OFF PEOPLE !

Posted by Anonymous Friday, May 16, 2008 1365 days ago

I JUSTTTTTT bought the curve on VZW on sunday. i have a month to give it back, otherwise im not due for an upgrade until may 2009! :(

Posted by Brian222 Sunday, May 18, 2008 1364 days ago

yeah, just got the Curve myself last month and my next upgrade is not due till 12/09 but I will buy the Bold out of contract if it is good as everyone says. Can we say addiction?? :)

Posted by nickjoedotcom Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

Well that is some interesting news. I have to say that I'm a little suspicious of a this year release for the CDMA carriers. But why would I want to argue with a good thing with no.... absolutely no facts to support it?!

Could be a little early as far as Verizon is with their BlackBerry releases, I'd put this badboy closer to November to keep up with trend.

Only question now is do I wait for a maybe chance of this year? Or do I just go ahead get that Curvey fix I've been jonesing for?

Posted by Anonymous Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

well i wish it was true guys but it will be a while before we see a CDMA vesrion.....

Posted by Kevin Michaluk Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

I guess I hope it's true too...just reporting the news as we get it. Would be a huge thing though to see it released that soon, especially for CDMA users

Posted by wiRELESSLOU Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

exclusive launch for Verizon only like the Bold! Att will get the thunder or storm in 90 days just like the BOLD will go to Verizon in 90 days !

lifetime ! dont make me laugh BOYGENIUS is getting a little silly!

Posted by Anonymous Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

Lifetime exclusivity given sales quotas.. That's the kicker. If they can't move the product, RIM takes they're business elsewhere.

Posted by jelly Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

hmm I just bought a curve yesterday because tmobile said they weren't getting this soon... oh well jokes on me... or I can keep the curve for 30 or 60 days or whatever I get to evaluation then return it and only have a couple months for the bold :)

Posted by cuban_dudeca Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

You have to remember the reps are trained to sell you a phone on the spot. They don't want you to wait and buy a phone later. This is why they said its not going to be available till later. never listen to a sales rep; they are just that a sales rep.

Posted by marcel85 Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

IF THIS DEVICE IS LAUNCHED WITHOUT SUPPORT FOR TMOBILE 3G IM GONE THE WAY I SEE IS THIS THE NETWORK WAS LAUNCHED ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO IN NEW YORK SO BY SEPT THE NETWORK SHOULD BE RUNNING AND EVERY MAJOR MARKET AND THEN SOME

Posted by Anonymous Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

Highly doubtful that verizon will receive the 9000 this year. If it does im breaking my current contract for sure.

Posted by beamolite Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

Hopefully T-Mobile will have 3G nationwide by then and have it working on this phone.

Posted by FARBES Sunday, May 18, 2008 1364 days ago

Out of Luck, T-Mobile won't have 3G 48 statewide so QUICKLY before Bold arrive on sept 2008, Many tmo bb users'll be stuck with existing WIFI, EDGE and DATA network without 3G for long while. Unfortunately T-Mobile will have U.S. 3G nationwide completely in 2009 -10 for guaranty SURE!

Posted by hombrepajaro Friday, May 16, 2008 1366 days ago

What up everyone?

Like most of you I am too very excited about the release of the BOLD. Unfortunately for me and other Non-US residents (Mexico) we need to wait a while longer.

The only other option we have is Ebay.

What do you guys/gurls think the Ebay price for this thing is gonna be?

Saludos!

Posted by Sh221 Friday, May 16, 2008 1365 days ago

I really hope the T-Mobile version will have 3G, and if they don't I'll be really tempted to switch carrier, even though I'm happy with TMO so far....

Posted by crimsonandgold Saturday, May 17, 2008 1365 days ago

hell yeah HSDPA!!!!

Posted by icaro2000 Saturday, May 17, 2008 1365 days ago

I am going to be all over the BOLD come september. Way to go Rim and T-mobile!

Posted by dlgus Saturday, May 17, 2008 1365 days ago

Kevin, you have been positively orgasmic over the BB Bold....everytime I read another 'update' I am tempted to ask 'do you need a cigarette'?

Posted by Kevin Michaluk Sunday, May 18, 2008 1364 days ago

yeah....i've definitely gone a bit Fan Boy over the 9000.

New Device..I just can't help it!!

But seriously...if you look at the guts in the device, it's a BlackBerry on Steroids...and i've been expecting the price to match. But if it comes in at 400 or less on a 2yr contract, that is something to get orgasmic about. at least i think so ;)

Posted by Anonymous Saturday, May 17, 2008 1365 days ago

i am wondering why is tmobile's 350 and all the of other cell providers are 300.

Posted by BlckBrryMD Saturday, May 17, 2008 1365 days ago

I posted this in the Crackberry Forums on 5-15 and it took Engadaget until yesterday to post something. Must be they don't ready InfoSync World much.
http://forums.crackberry.com/f83/infosync-world-article-35998/

Posted by Kevin Michaluk Sunday, May 18, 2008 1364 days ago

Being at WES I haven't been watching the forums as much the past few days...always feel free to email me with Tips!!

Posted by cbmember Saturday, May 17, 2008 1364 days ago

It might be dirt cheap, but if you can't learn to use it, what good is it? Blackberry has bad manuals that don't help, and all practical applications are buried very deep in menu after menu. Maybe there's something more user-friendly out there!

Posted by BlckBrryMD Saturday, May 17, 2008 1364 days ago

I have no trouble understanding how to use a BlackBerry to its fullest. There are a lot of CrackBerry 101 tutorials on the site and BlackBerry for Dummies. The best devices in life are may not appear easy to use because they pack so much more power and use than other devices. If people want a simpleton approach get a simpleton phone.

Posted by sbbytor Sunday, May 18, 2008 1364 days ago

Man just bought the Curve on Verizon and damn if this comes out in 3 months I am going to be one pissed off costumer.

I do love my Curve however so oh well.

Posted by Anonymous Sunday, May 18, 2008 1364 days ago

The CDMA ver, will it be a world phone? Thoughts?