Earlier we pointed out that Bell was gearing up for the release of the Priv by having the device appear in their latest flyer but not to be left out of the mix, Rogers has also let their own bit of Priv information out as well. Rogers customers looking to pick up a Priv by BlackBerry can now go ahead and place their pre-order through the Rogers device registration system.
Like all reservations through the system, Rogers is asking you to lay down $40 as part of your commitment to the purchase but sadly, doesn't give any indication of what the actual cost of the device will be upon release nor release date. Still, if you're looking to be among the first with a Priv by BlackBerry in your hands, the Rogers reservation system is a sure fire way to accomplish that. As always, you will have to have an existing Rogers account to place a reservation but it's certainly there.
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