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Pre-orders for the BlackBerry Bold 9900 now being accepted from Vodafone UK

by Jared DiPane on 8 Aug 2011 10:58 AM
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Vodafone UK Bold 9900 Preorder

It should come as no surprise that the BlackBerry Bold 9900 is a highly anticipated device, and many of us are waiting anxiously to get our hands on it as soon as we can. Vodafone UK customers can now begin to pre-order the device via the Vodafone site, and they are aiming for delivery of the pre-orders prior to August 16, just a week away. The device is listed on the site for free with price plans of £41 and above, or you can pay £399 upfront and then have a lower monthly plan. Carphone Warehouse is offering the device for free with a plan of £31 a month, or £500 off contract. Excited much? Head over, place your pre-order, and be sure to give us a shout when your brand new, shiny Bold 9900 arrives!

Source: Vodafone / Carphone Warehouse

Filed Under: News & Rumors, International News; Tags: Bold 9900, Pre-orders, Vodafone UK
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17 Comments

Posted by camera531 Monday, Aug 08, 2011 291 days ago

Awesome! Too bad I don't live in the UK

 
 
Posted by mss-ca Monday, Aug 08, 2011 291 days ago

Plus for me..the Canadian BestBuy pre-order system is down. I can't put money on a pre order either.

 
 
Posted by camera531 Monday, Aug 08, 2011 291 days ago

I'm in the US, and we don't have ANY pre-orders on any carrier yet. Hoping the 9850/9860 drops somewhere soon.

 
 
Posted by espitia Monday, Aug 08, 2011 291 days ago

£500 off contract? is that how it will sell across the globe? £500 toooooooo much.

 
 
Posted by AutoPilot2020 Monday, Aug 08, 2011 291 days ago

its 41 not 31 pound per month for the contract!

 
 
Posted by slava888 Monday, Aug 08, 2011 291 days ago

£500??? That's $820 !

 
 
Posted by Dugganm Monday, Aug 08, 2011 290 days ago

Just remember that us poor plebs over here in the UK pay well over the odds for consumer goods compared to the US/Canada/Asia/Africa/Mars/Jupiter and even the rest of Europe!

You'll probably find that it'll be priced around the same amount but in dollars, ie $500

 
 
Posted by jaycee58 Monday, Aug 08, 2011 290 days ago

It's what's known to UK residents as "rip off Britain". Everything this side of the Atlantic is always far more expensive than on your side!

 
 
Posted by 55aa Monday, Aug 08, 2011 291 days ago

Just been into my local Vodafone store (Scotland, Fife). I spoke to the manager of the store and he confirmed that Vodafone UK will be carrying all of the new blackberry models, the 9900, 9810 and 9860. He estimated that the 9900 will be in store within two weeks.

He wasn't too keen to confirm the pricing structure although did tell me that the 9810 will be kicking off at £41 on a 24 month contract although wouldn't say anything more. (free handset 24 months) AutoPilot2020 isnt wrong...there is a contact at £31 although you will pay a heavy price for the device at that tariff. The £41 per month is a free handset...900 mins unlimited txt, 750MB bb data plan!! im going for 9810!!

 
 
Posted by melhiore Monday, Aug 08, 2011 291 days ago

24 month contract is WAY to long for me, I'll pass. Given the prices I can have many other devices within the same price range with much, much better tariffs... UK operators can do better... Waiting for T-Mobile response...

 
 
Posted by Abrante Monday, Aug 08, 2011 290 days ago

I'll do the 21 month installment deal (interest free) with T-mobile when they release the 9900 in the U.S.

 
 
Posted by Joel_Zimmerman Monday, Aug 08, 2011 290 days ago

Nah. Too much money for the time being. I was really excited about the release and still am, but I've just been put off by the price. Why does a 9900 cost more than a Galaxy S2, when the S2 has on par/better technology in it? I got an answer that read, "Because it's new". I don't give a toss whether it's new or not. I'd like to pay for what I get, not because of the way it looks or because it has just come out. Companies love releasing highly anticipated products; they're already laughing all the way to the bank, especially here in the UK.
Here's an example:
The 2011 Ford Focus in the UK starts at £16,000 ($26,120) this does not even include fog lights. Bog standard.
The 2012 Ford Focus in the US starts at $16,500 (£10,107). It even includes fog lights and a few more extras. I'm not sure if the final price includes taxes, but I know it's a bargain for a brand new Focus.

 
 
Posted by torrejonboy Monday, Aug 08, 2011 290 days ago

Free for a 24 month contract? Damn too bad I am in the US where I bet they will come out with $250 for the SAME amount of time.....and then another fist up the arse half a year later when it is obsolete upon QNX release......this aint about loving RIM products anymore this is about being able to buy said products.

 
 
Posted by Joel_Zimmerman Monday, Aug 08, 2011 290 days ago

+1

 
 
Posted by El Cid Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 290 days ago

My thoughts exactly @torrejonboy, this is a rather sweet deal I wish we could get in the USA.

 
 
Posted by Joel_Zimmerman Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 290 days ago

The contract prices in the UK aren't so bad. Like, an iPhone 4 is available for free on a £40 a month contract for 24 months. However, the handset only price is £519. I bought my 9700 last July 2010 for £25 a month on a 24 month contract. Tethering is also free in this country; the data you use connected to a computer comes out of our data plan.

 
 
Posted by FullmetalBBer Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 290 days ago

Envy u guys ! I live in Australia and have been waiting for any explosive news from local carriers, sadly, nothing comes out yet!!!

I guess pre-order from Canada/UK would be my best choice...