BlackBerry Bold Now Available from Movistar in Chile!!

on 4 Aug 2008 09:35 PM

Looks like Chile won the race! And here I thought Rogers in Canada would be first to get the BlackBerry Bold, but after continually pushed back release dates it's Movistar in Chile who gets the glory of being the first carrier in the world to offer RIM's latest BlackBerry Smartphone.

Cost is 299,990 CLP (Chile Pesos) or ~$587USD on a 2 year contract. A tad more expensive than we will see it hit North American carriers at, but if you want to be one of the first to own a Bold you can click here for all the details. Be sure to let us know in the comments if you pick one up!

Via Engadget. Big thanks to everybody who emailed this in... Canadian holiday and you pulled me off the beach to blog! Now that's dedication. :)

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32 Comments

Posted by BB_addict Monday, Aug 04, 2008 1386 days ago

that said Hong Kong was the first to get the Bold and they were charging $295 instead?

Posted by Kevin Michaluk Monday, Aug 04, 2008 1386 days ago

Pretty Sure in Hong Kong it's just clever pre-ordering... saw this pop up a few times.

PCCW has a confirmed date for August 24th, while 1010 says mid to end of August which should mean roughly the same time for release.

So not quite available in Hong Kong yet from what I can tell. Pretty sure these guys are the first.

Posted by BB_addict Monday, Aug 04, 2008 1386 days ago

The US gets it soon. But we've all waited this long, right?

Posted by Kevin Michaluk Monday, Aug 04, 2008 1386 days ago

AMEN to that!!

Posted by Anonymous Monday, Aug 04, 2008 1386 days ago

Rogers needs to get their ass in gear now.. the delays are getting rediculous.. the device was designed and built in canada, and is obviously ready for market if its been released in Chile , so what gives! lets go already!!

Posted by Anonymous Monday, Aug 04, 2008 1386 days ago

Even the biggest manufacturers are better off launching in smaller, more isolated markets. This way they can find most of the last of the issues that tend to crop up only after going to market, but without having to risk losing customers in the biggest markets.

Posted by Anonymous Monday, Aug 04, 2008 1386 days ago

C'mon RIM! I jumped off the iPhone bandwagon for this baby!! Until then, I'm stuck using an old RAZR - which really sucks. Anyway, it'll be worth the wait when it comes out in the U.S. Here's to hoping it comes out earlier than Sept.

Posted by bryant16319 Monday, Aug 04, 2008 1386 days ago

hey im usin a razr too waiting for the bold to get released LOL so i guess we are on the same boat

Posted by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 06, 2008 1384 days ago

me too.... not buying an iphone has taken serious discipline.... the bold better hurry up for AT&T

Posted by Justia Monday, Aug 04, 2008 1386 days ago

Another reminder of why I went ahead and purchased the iPhone: at&t may never release this device!

Posted by darkstar286 Monday, Aug 04, 2008 1386 days ago

I don't get out of Sprint until September 16th, so if it's on AT&T in late august, I still can't get one, lol. But I will own one!!

Posted by nikkichickybaby Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1386 days ago

lol its like the old commercials of the lady waiting outside the store saying "open open open" i dont even have a blackberry and im allready addicted!!!! This needs to come out soon so i can get my fix---my sister n law will only let me get my fix off hers for so long (she has a pearl not abold)!!!

Posted by xxxxpradaxxxx Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1386 days ago

There is a pretty decent SARs Listing that includes all their Blackberry Models, and If I'm reading it right, it seems like the BOLD has a very very LOW SARs Reading-

Am I reading it right?

Do SARs Readings vary from Carrier to Carrier?

Will I be worried about the dreaded "C" word from using this Uber-BB?

I hope Not!

And if so- its a calculated risk I'm willing to take!

Posted by BB_addict Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1386 days ago

I had read that the SARS was high with the Bold. I think 164 or something like that.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/BlackBerry-Bold-Out-On-July-21-in-Europe-...

Posted by dubai_bb Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1386 days ago

Posted by beny Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1386 days ago

I just saw the Bold on Ebay for $990!!!!!!

Posted by Anonymous Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1385 days ago

it's funny seeing people make comments like "another reason why I went ahead and bought the iPhone" meanwhile 4 of my friends who did buy the iPhone regret not waiting for the Bold now.

Posted by GrkBMWQT Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1385 days ago

LOL! REALLY!!??? Im one of the ones thats considering it but I know I wont do it! I know waiting for my Bold will be worth it!!! But thats hilarious!!!

Posted by talltubatom Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1385 days ago

If only I could read portuguese or whatever language that site is writen in.

Posted by Anonymous Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1385 days ago

I believe it's Spanish.

Primeros en el mundo.

Translation: First in the world.

Posted by talltubatom Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1385 days ago

I think the iPhone 3g is still so buggy that i wouldn't even consider buying it. I'm glad that RIM is taking their sweet @$$ time releasing their new phones. I hope they are bug free when released.

Posted by mo8675309 Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1385 days ago

Chile???

Is that the mecca for BB users or something?

Posted by jujibee Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1385 days ago

I'm leaving Sprint and paying $200 just to terminate my contract because it doesn't end until June of next year to get this BBB (BlackBerry Bold)!!!! It better get out soon!!

Posted by Anonymous Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1385 days ago

lose their right to charge termination fees recently by a court and ordered to pay $57 million?

Posted by GrkBMWQT Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1385 days ago

I dont know about you guys but I am so sick of this sh**t that i'm actually considering just goin' out and getting iphoney!!!! AHHHHHH!!!!! I just wanna totally go off on AT&T!!!!! I know they're the ones that wont release my Bold yet!!! And I bet you its all cuz of the iPhoney!!! I say we all begin a strike & protest AT&T & Rogers!!!! BTW....Happy Battery Pull Day!!! I'ld be lost w/out it!! LOL!!! That sounds sooo gay! LOL!!!!

Posted by tsatsut Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1385 days ago

yeah fuck at&t for lagging on da bold release and fuck da iphony too.....rim for life

Posted by tekk Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1385 days ago

since the blackberry bold was released in australia last week does anyone know if i were to get one in australia if it would work here in the states?? i have friends over there who are willing to send me the phone but i want to make sure it will work in the states first. thanks

Posted by LarryB16 Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1385 days ago

I just spoke w/ a rep at Blackberry and she said that the Bold is already at AT&T, but it is up to the carrier when the product will be available for sale. She stated that AT&T most likely knows the date and isn't telling.

Posted by GrkBMWQT Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1385 days ago

Of course AT&T knows the date!!! We're talkin' about one of the biggest corps in the world!!! They're not stupid! And i guarantee you they will milk this for all its worth!!

Posted by fabini Tuesday, Aug 05, 2008 1385 days ago

it seems that the folks in chile are imitating Apple in their strategy and are not allowing the bold to be bought without a contract.at least that's the only available option for now.

Posted by robgom Thursday, Aug 07, 2008 1384 days ago

Ok, what part of that didn't you understand?

Posted by Marcelo Camhi Sunday, Aug 10, 2008 1380 days ago

Hello everybody, I live in Santiago de Chile and I'm a proud owner of a BB Bold since august 5th.

The only thing I'll like to tell you is that everything is better than I imagined, it's a piece of art with a perfect hardware and OS.

Greetings.

Marcelo.