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Carrier pricing and availability roundup for BlackBerry OS7 devices - North America Edition

by Joseph Holder on 12 Aug 2011 03:36 AM
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New OS 7 BlackBerry Smartphones

BlackBerry OS 7 devices are here (or at least on their way)! The BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930, BlackBerry Torch 9810, and the BlackBerry Torch 9850/9860 devices are soon to be hitting the shelves in a store near you. Up north, our Canadian colleagues have already managed to snag some of these next generation BlackBerry smartphones for themselves.

The rest of us, though, we wait anxiously for our chance to buy one of these OS7 devices. How long that wait is depends entirely on your wireless carrier and desired device. Scouring the blogs for this information can be a bit daunting; so we did the work for you.

After the break, you'll find our list of six seven major carriers in the US and Canada along with the devices they are rumored to carry. Unless otherwise noted, the information isn't official from the carriers and thus subject to change. Prices listed are promotional pricing only; purchasing a phone off-contract will, of course, cost more.

You're going to want to keep this one bookmarked as we continually update this list with all the latest in carrier pricing and availability. (And once a certain Curve-y device gets announced officically, we'll add that, too)

 

Verizon 

Bold 9930

Bold 9930

Available: August 15, 2011
Pricing: $249.99
Status: Official

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Bold 9850

Torch 9850

Available: August 21, 2011
Pricing: $199.99
Status: Unconfirmed

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AT&T 

Bold 9900

Bold 9900

Available: November 20, 2011
Pricing: $199.99
Status: Unconfirmed

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Bold 9810

Torch 9810

Available: August 21, 2011
Pricing: $49.99
Status: Official

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Bold 9860

Torch 9860

Available: November 6, 2011
Pricing: $149.99
Status: Unconfirmed

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T-Mobile

Bold 9900

Bold 9900

Available: August 31, 2011
Pricing: $299.99
Status: Official

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Curve 9360

Curve 9360

Available: Unknown
Pricing: Unknown
Status: Unconfirmed

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Sprint 

Bold 9930

Bold 9930

Available: August 21, 2011
Pricing: $199.99
Status: Official

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Bold 9850

Torch 9850

Available: August 21, 2011
Pricing: $149.99
Status: Official

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Curve 9350

Curve 9350

Available: September 9, 2011
Pricing: $79.99
Status: Official

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Rogers

Bold 9900

Bold 9900

Available: August 10, 2011
Pricing: $199.99
Status: Official

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Torch 9810

Torch 9810

Available: August 12, 2011
Pricing: $199.99
Status: Official

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Bold 9860

Torch 9860

Available: August 23, 2011
Pricing: $199.99
Status: Official

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Curve 9360

Curve 9360

Available: August 31, 2011
Pricing: $49.99
Status: Official

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TELUS

Bold 9900

Bold 9900

Available: August 12, 2011
Pricing: $149.99
Status: Official

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Torch 9860

Torch 9860

Available: August 30, 2011
Pricing: $99.99
Status: Official

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Torch 9810

Torch 9810

Available: August 12, 2011
Pricing: $129.99
Status: Official

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Curve 9360

Curve 9360

Available: August 26, 2011
Pricing: $49.99
Status: Official

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Bell Mobility

Bold 9900

Bold 9900

Available: August 12, 2011
Pricing: $169.95
Status: Official

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Torch 9810

Torch 9810

Available: August 12, 2011
Pricing: $149.95
Status: Official

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Torch 9860

Torch 9860

Available: August 28, 2011
Pricing: $129.99
Status: Official

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Curve 9360

Curve 9360

Available: August 28, 2011
Pricing: $49.95
Status: Official

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108 Comments

Posted by curvezzz Friday, Aug 12, 2011 195 days ago

9810 wootwoot

 
 
Posted by psiclne Friday, Aug 12, 2011 195 days ago

If at&t is gonna wait til November 20th to release the 9900, I might as well just wait for QNX devices

 
 
Posted by Barefootn Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

Might as well wait for a QNX device anyway. Not much to shout about with these devices at these prices.

 
 
Posted by rizzzzoooo Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

Yup...strange marketing strategy. QNX appears to be around the corner and to sell any os 7 devices past august at 200-250 a pop seems odd. Why would anyone buy it that late at that price is beyond me.

 
 
Posted by DGetz Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

I don't think you'll want to wait. The first QNX "superphone" is the Colt which won't be out until Q1 2012 and it won't have BES and isn't tested with dual cores. RIM doesn't even have QNX working on a phone yet. I'm guessing you'll be waiting another year.... I'm getting an 9810 today then once the glitches are out I'll pick up a QNX, 18 months from now.

 
 
Posted by rjkolo Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

I will upgrade my 9800 to the 9810 AT&T only because it is $49. If it was the 149 or 199 I would be waiting for QNX as well.

 
 
Posted by ofutur Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

If rumoured are confirmed, it will be a touch only device... which makes sense since the only device running QNX at RIM is the PlayBook.

 
 
Posted by BENZ_O Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

You might be waiting for awhile.

 
 
Posted by ianbordas Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

AT&T 9900 in November!!????????? WTF??? Not cool!

Hey Kevin and rest of CB crew, Any chance you might add a few unlocked 9900 to ShopCrackBerry.com?? Since I am not yet due for upgrade at ATT , I wouldn't mind at all paying full price for one of these babies! SELL ME ONE PLS!!!

Ian
Torch 9800 & PlayBook 64GB Wifi

 
 
Posted by berryblueballs Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

I imagine AT&T realizes the same thing since their flagship BB model is the Torch. They are probably contracted out to hit a certain # of new torches by years end.

http://www.informationweek.com/news/mobility/smart_phones/231400126

http://www.pcworld.com/article/237594/rim_blackberrys_qnxbased_phones_ex...

 
 
Posted by ebsfinet18 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 195 days ago

I had asked an AT&T represenative yesterday when the Torch 9810 was coming out, and she told me in the next few weeks. She also said that I should get the Bold 9900 instead, and when I asked her about the release date she said it should be coming out in the next couple of weeks as well. She said a BlackBerry represenative came and showed the new devices that were going to be launched, so hopefully she was right?

 
 
Posted by Aomar7 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

Which store did you call? And do you remember the reps name? Thanks sincerely,

-Desperate

 
 
Posted by LewLew23 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

+1

I want a 9860 badly *shakes*

 
 
Posted by ebsfinet18 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

She actually gave me her card and said to call back in a couple weeks..her name is Laurie Kurn & she works at the at&t in the mall in my town. I'm going to go to another at&t store today though to see if they're saying the same thing

 
 
Posted by mnhockeycoach99 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

I'm guessing she had either received incorrect information or didn't know what she was talking about (don't get me wrong, I want the Bold 9900 to drop for AT&T right now).. however, a few sites.. and blog posts have basically said that the 9900 is currently being tested by AT&T and barring any issues, should be ready by Oct/Nov. If Laurie is right, I'm going to find her a give her a big kiss...unless she looks like a troll...:-)

 
 
Posted by Kiddo2050 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

If this is true then fuc% AT&T leaving for Verizon or Sprint. Had enough of AT&T's blackberry shit, fiddling with the bridge, now delaying the top of the line BB, Screw you AT&T, goodbye and good riddance!!!

 
 
Posted by Aomar7 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

Thank You so much ,but can I get the name of the mall please!

 
 
Posted by Ericgonz6794 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

Are you serious??

 
 
Posted by Necromechanical Friday, Aug 12, 2011 195 days ago

T-Mobile?

 
 
Posted by captainbdsc Friday, Aug 12, 2011 195 days ago

I concur! I thought it was pretty well confirmed for Aug 31 for the 9900 with a price of 299.99

So where is it? At least put it up as unconfirmed...

 
 
Posted by dosulliv Friday, Aug 12, 2011 195 days ago

Exactly my reaction! What's the word on T-Mobile?!

 
 
Posted by bulls2213 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

Yeah, seriously. Sweet, Crackberry.

 
 
Posted by AfroZepher Saturday, Aug 13, 2011 193 days ago

I've go a whole "scheme" worked out around the alleged T-Mobile Aug 31th date involving a Curve 9300 trade up and taking advantage of a potential up grade discount (if T-Mobile keeps their word) So the $299 after MIR is a bit expensive but I can manage it if the "scheme" works out. . .I just need it to be out on Aug 31th!!!

 
 
Posted by dglx3d Friday, Aug 12, 2011 195 days ago

Counting the days, minutes and seconds until Telus releases the 9860!!! I'm guessing it'll be priced like the 9810 at $129.99 on 3 yr.

 
 
Posted by BENZ_O Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

Just checked Telus website, shows the 9900 and 9810 are for sale today. I called the Telus store downtown Toronto RBC, but they did not get anything yet.

 
 
Posted by dglx3d Saturday, Aug 13, 2011 193 days ago

According to a leak reported on Mobilesyrup, TELUS is launching the 9860 August 29th. Of course that date could move up as it did with the 9900 & 9810. LOL! We'll know when we know.

 
 
Posted by therapyreject174 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 195 days ago

Looking forward to the 21st and my new 9810 from ATT. I'm especially excited about the 49.99 price, hope its legit.

 
 
Posted by mikelcal Friday, Aug 12, 2011 195 days ago

ditto..that should keep me happy until the qnx phones come out... :)

 
 
Posted by blkbry2010 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 195 days ago

9850 on Verizon 4G LTE is going to be sick I cant wait!!!!!!!

 
 
Posted by swiedom Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

hate to burst your bubble but it isn't going to be 4G LTE

 
 
Posted by mikeppolson Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

That's for sure going to be a 3g device? I couldn't find anything confirming that

 
 
Posted by Kiddo2050 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

Hate to burst your bubble by Verizon's 4G LTE network is virtually non-existant.

 
 
Posted by ianchristie1972 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 195 days ago

It would almost seem like Rogers is pricing themselves out of the market, especially when you consider the 9900 is $80 less at Bell and $100 less at Telus.

Oh and for some reason, I couldn't find the 9900 on Rogers site on August 11.

 
 
Posted by -stig- Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

It's now listed as 199.99 3yr on Rogers website.

 
 
Posted by tim.bowers Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

I picked up a 9900 from Rogers a few days ago - $299.99 on a 3 yr contract, with a $50 mail in rebate. Then I noticed Bell had it priced at $169.95 - so I called Rogers up and the rep jumped on the Bell website, apologized for Rogers' "pricing error" and gave me a $130 credit on my account. Plus, I still have the $50 mail-in rebate. Just goes to show, it never hurts to ask.

 
 
Posted by FernandoRIM Friday, Aug 12, 2011 195 days ago

US Cellular 9850?

 
 
Posted by gemini9109 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 195 days ago

Ummm, should I be in panic mode right now b/c Alltel is N0T included in this ? Oh yeah, is the price for the 9810 @ AT&T legit or a typo ? *sratches head*

 
 
Posted by neoflasher Friday, Aug 12, 2011 195 days ago

Did someone forget Tmo?

 
 
Posted by SnoopTodd Friday, Aug 12, 2011 195 days ago

Cool. I wish Wind Mobile would announce some devices! And what are the full retail prices as I will never sign a contract?

 
 
Posted by kw9700 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

I talked to a guy in a Wind store and he said that Wind is going to carry the 9900 and the 9860 starting in late Sept or Oct, a bit late, but they will have them. The 9810 isn't being made on the 1700 frequency so it won't be offered and won't work on Wind.

 
 
Posted by JMarshall123 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 195 days ago

great can you do one for the uk when more carriers anounce what there doing

 
 
Posted by tprime Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

i tbought tmobile usa was due for 8/31 release of 9900
http://crackberry.com/further-confirmation-blackberry-bold-9900-t-mobile...

Has there been a change? No GSM 9900 in US until November?

 
 
Posted by siddo_d Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

Is that a month or pay as you go? I don't get the us system

 
 
Posted by Kat0908 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

These prices are with 2 or 3-year agreements signed, depending on the carrier. Not full retail price off contract.

 
 
Posted by Delil Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

Can you guys add the (rumoured) standalone price of the devices as well for each carrier?

thx

 
 
Posted by hh72385 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

no full retail prices?

 
 
Posted by pastorbrad Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

I don't mean to be cranky here but with VZW why specify a date that is "unconfirmed"? Don't we have enough threads in the Forums filled with weeping and gnashing of teeth over this very circumstance?

 
 
Posted by BB_Lover_19 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

Really pissed @ ATT for not releasing the Bold 9900 until November. It sux. I'm using the Torch 9800 rite now, and luv it, but from seeing the Bold, I'm thinking of switching. If not, I can go for the Torch 9810 to take advantage of the new hardware and BB 7. Being that its coming out on ATT sooner than the Bold, I might just end up going for the Torch.

 
 
Posted by guerllamo7 Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

AT&T has a terrible history of supporting Blackberry in my view. They were the only ones that dragged their feet on the playbook bridge, when the iPhone was selling for 199 the original big bold was going for 400 bucks. Now, everyone is releasing the awesome Bold but AT&T will release it in November?! I believe they are holding for the release of the iPhone 5 before the Bold.

Unfair? Totally. AT&T can't claim that they are still reviewing the app or something everyone else has already done.

I went to AT&T for the Torch, but on August 21st, I'm going to pick up a beautiful Bold 9930 from Sprint.

AT&T I'm tired of the absolute favoritism and I'm going to a plan that provides free voice navigation and free T.V. service. Good bye and I look forward to the new Bold on August 23rd.

 
 
Posted by Ronzdaname Friday, Aug 12, 2011 194 days ago

I agree with u on that. I too have a Torch 9800 and is thinking about switching to the 9860. If this is legit, I don't get why they are waiting so long to release that and the 9900. The 9810 is nice, but I think they should release them all at worst within weeks of each other, not months. Bad form if this is legit.

 
 
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