Up until now Verizon has been the only U.S. carrier to offer up the BlackBerry Z30, but as of today, you can now buy an unlocked, SIM-free Z30 directly from ShopBlackBerry.com for $499. This Z30 is ready to roll with AT&T or T-Mobile and has 4G / 4G LTE bands.
If you need to accessorize your new Z30, you know where to go!
Purchase a BlackBerry Z30 from ShopBlackBerry
Press Release
BlackBerry Z30 Smartphone Now Available On ShopBlackBerry.com in the U.S.
WATERLOO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 19, 2014) - BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY)(TSX: BB), a world leader in mobile communications, today announced that customers in the U.S. can now purchase SIM-unlocked GSM models of the BlackBerry® Z30 smartphone directly from BlackBerry on ShopBlackBerry.com for $499.
The all-touch BlackBerry Z30 smartphone is BlackBerry's biggest, fastest and most advanced smartphone, and features a beautiful 5" display and the largest battery ever on a BlackBerry smartphone. The BlackBerry Z30 smartphone from ShopBlackBerry.com is compatible with GSM-based 4G LTE and 4G networks in the U.S. (AT&T, T-Mobile) and other countries around the world with carriers who operate supported GSM networks.
In addition, ShopBlackBerry.com has an assortment of accessories for the BlackBerry Z30 smartphone. Customers will find a variety of carrying solutions, chargers and audio peripherals available for purchase.
The BlackBerry Z30 smartphone is also available from Verizon Wireless in the U.S.
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BlackBerry Z30 now available from ShopBlackBerry in the U.S.
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Will the model STA100-5 work with normal data plans for email other web based application in India ?
Tomorrow was my day to buy a Z30 until my fridge sh!t the bed.
I have a z10 and I'm not purchasing the z30 until you have a shype that works right or Oovoo kik tango glide I mean what the hell blackberry you want to get back into the game but you don't want to play the game android an iPhone have those apps and the work
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Just bought my Z30 from Shop BlackBerry about 45 minutes ago. I will provide a review/relaunch on YouTube once I've had time to test it properly.
I used my Q10 to create this CrackBerry madness!
Holy cow, my Z30 is shipped. I ordered my on 3/19. It will be delivered by 3/26. Can't wait.
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Just got done talking to Michael Clewley in email. Z30s are not backordered and are shipping TODAY!
I used my Q10 to create this CrackBerry madness!
Ordered a Z30 Saturday 3/22 through shopblackberry. Just received an email (3/24) that it has shipped Fedex. Will use it on tmobile. Fedex shows it in their system en route.
Z30 arrived this evening here in Detroit. It is a STA100-5. Inserted Tmobile sim card from my Z10. Powered it up and went through all the setup screens. Interestingly, I was prompted to update the BB10 OS to the 10.2.1.2102. Just was not expecting that. My Z10 was running the latest from Tmobile US 10.2.1.2156. After 20 minutes for loading new OS, I restarted the phone and all is operating normally. And I have 4G LTE connection through tmo.
Overall process of ordering, delivery and setup went fine.
Still waiting to see if anyone has received their Z30 yet. Any takers?
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Got a shipping notice today. As I paid an extra $5 for 2-day, FedEx says phone and case will arrive Wednesday! Can't wait!! Christmas in March!!! And for those who have not noticed on the BBerry store web-site, this is the STA100-5 that will work with TM and AT&T in the US. THANK YOU, BBRY, for getting out of your own way.
Came today in brand new sealed box and just doing the software update and backup on my Z10 now.
Test
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Has anyone actually received the Z30 yet from Shop BlackBerry? All I see are complaints about backordered devices and speculation. If anyone receives the Z30 from Shop BlackBerry, please let us know so we can see just how long backorder is. And if you are on T-Mobile or AT&T, please let us know what your LTE experience is like if any at all.
I initially order a Z30 on the 20th of March online and the order went through but I received a cancellation email, so I called and received a back order notification email after I got off the phone with a sales rep. I called today and they said it wasn't true and that my Z30 would be shipped today. I am frustrated just like you. The Digital River customer service is awful and how much detail information that is provided to the consumer is horrendous as well. So now Blackberry has two problems; the US Carriers and a dysfunctional online store. Blackberry has to get it together, to top it all off. I now have $1070 pending on my credit card because of the cancellation plus the representative taking my order over the phone and I'm still waiting on it has shipped notification email.
When you have it in hand (and for all of our sakes I hope you actually do get it), please let us know right away. I'm waiting to buy one until I can verify if it's backordered or truly available.
Nice! My girlfriend bought her Z30 back in October and she absolutely loves it! Amazing virtual keyboard and screen. The feel and quality of the hardware is good too, sometimes I wish I had a bigger screen but that's the price I pay for my awesome keyboard on the Q10. Not giving this bad boy up!!! Then again... don't wanna give up Blackberry at all! Long live #BB10!
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How come it is never available in Canada?!?!
Cartman says: Screw you guys I'm going home!
Great that we can now buy unlocked Z30 from BB. Too bad I'll have to wait for the STA100-1. Guess that means my Z30 glass is only half full.
This is unacceptable..They started selling (and still shows in stock), as soon as I place an order, email came as 'out of stock, backordered'..customer support has no clue when stock will be 'filled' before even shipping..How can BB start to sell stuff without even having anything in stock (ordered Z30 as soon as I saw news) ? Deeply disappointing..BB doesn't have enough customer already...trying to push the rest out ?
-Z10, Q10, Bold Owner..
Can someone please clarify the LTE and HSPA+ bands that this one has? I'm totally considering it, although I'm still in love with my Q10.
Posted from my BlackBerry Q10 on AT&T
AT LAST! The final nail in the coffin with my relationship with Sprint. I'm FREE!!!!
Would be nice to see direct to customer, unlocked sales in Canada too. WTF Blackberry?
Why is the Z30 on back order, I just ordered it today and now they don't know when it will ship because it's not available, the website should state that, instead of getting me all excited for nothing, yet!
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Finally, and about $100 dollars cheaper than GSM Nation
Just ordered mine. Out of stock. It's on back order.
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AT&T Customers!!!
BE CAREFUL WITH THIS MODEL (STA-5)
MOST LIKELY WE ARE NOT GOING TO HAVE LTE!!!!
WE NEED STA-1
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Good news, better price. Count me in.
I can't believe that BlackBerry messed this up. Why on earth would they offer the STA100-5 instead of the STA100-1? As people here know, the 100-1 model is the one that works with AT&T and T-Mobile LTE. The 100-5 works with AT&T LTE only in limited markets. It odes not get LTE if its on the 700 Mhz band.
About time. Does the Canadian only flipcase work on this one?
How about in Thailand?
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Guys! Does anyone know if this model fully support Koodo?
It should. Telus uses the STA100-5 and Koodo's parent company is Telus...so it stands to reason that it is compatible with the frequencies Koodo makes use of.
Thanks :-)
Waiting for an STA100-1......
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Pretty good value...in the UK it's available via Amazon for £349.
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I have been using the Z30 for months now. I love it. In my opinion the best phone in many ways on the market. I am glad that many of my friends in the US can now purchase it.
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Yup. Backordered. go figure.
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Simply USA Carriers would have been pushing BB10 devices IF they didn't sign "Multi-Year" Rip-Off contracts where they are forced to sell a certain % of iPhones before any other device. The Carrier workers will confirm they've been told to push iPhones to customers regardless what customers want.
This was one of THOR's argument regarding USA Carriers and the type of "Anti-Competition" by Apple/Carrier sales tactics.
Culprit Carriers is Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile. They've had huge iPhone overstock and continue to be carrying them, because they are not selling well for obvious reasons.
So by the end of 2014, if these carriers tont comply with this nonsense sales commitment they will be forced to pay Apple $Billions$ in damages to Apple.
Who's stupid enough to make such nonsense purchase obligations? Especially with a product that's nothing but a none innovative paper weight sold at a rip-off premium. ???? Ridiculous.
Posted on my Superior BB10, Q5 SuperPhone.
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Thanks for the insight nt300, I totally agree! the way I see it, these US carriers better jump on the BlackBerry Bandwagon and start selling what people want so they can pay those billions in damages, because the day is coming! Lmao!
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Just tweeted Michael Clewley letting him know that we Americans are fully aware that we need the STA100-1 Z30 model to get LTE service. Told him that the STA100-5 won't cut it. In other words, give us the correct phone, or plan on sales of the Z30 in the U.S. stalling out. I didn't mention all the canceled orders I've witnessed on CB after discovering that the model they were trying to push on us isn't what we need.
I used my Q10 to create this CrackBerry madness!
Great move BlackBerry! But can I ask my fellow BlackBerrians, so does this move by BlackBerry solidify the fact that T- Mobile is not going to offer the Z30 at all, not even ordering on line?
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What model is it? Is it the STA100-5?
Posted via CB10 with my T-Mobile USA (Only T-Mo rep still pushing) BlackBerry Q10...SON! (Soon to be the almighty Z30!)
So it seems like yet again, BBRY is showing it's patented stumbling out of the gate move.
"Here's Alicia Keys to show our next great phone,....sorry you can't have it now, maybe in a few months"
"Hey, anybody wanna buy the company,..sorry, we're not for sale"
"Here's the Z30 for AT&T,....sorry, it's not really for AT&T!"
For all the crap they (legitimately) gave Legere about the switch to iPhone ad, boy they pissed a lot of loyal fans all by themselves today!
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Sorry to hijack thread, but where can I buy verizon z30 lcd? Verizon lcd are built different than other unlocked/models.
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Just ordered the unlocked Z30. I've had the Q10 since June and bought my wife the white Q10 unlocked for Christmas. She already has the update and I'm still waiting...I'm looking forward to having the Z30 for games and videos. I still plan on using the Q10 as my everyday phone though.
I have an IDEA. While the carriers are slow to release BlackBerry hardware and OS updates, BlackBerry should respond to this by pushing OS updates to the unlocked handsets bought at the online BlackBerry store. Perhaps what the carriers need is competition. Obviously BlackBerry needs supplier power, and needs to create competitive rivalry for carriers not partnering in mutual favor of both themselves and BlackBerry. People might choose to shop at BlackBerry online rather than buy from a provider with slow OS roll-outs. Similarly, unlocked online BlackBerry's with these types of perks will give customers flexibility to choose any provider, forcing providers to compete for hardware sales and contracts. Just an idea to solve the why can Apple push updates but not BlackBerry. Its all in the power they hold.
The way I read it, -5 model is good for t-mobile users.
http://www.gsmnation.com/blackberry-z30-100-5-unlocked.html
I got 'backorder' email...this morning..How come they did not even have enough stock to last one day ?
Same as me today, dang!
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I noticed they've now added the phone model to the page: it's the STA100-5 version. I have that version and it works well with AT&T's network but since we have LTE Band 17 in the San Antonio area, I don't get LTE.
Ordered mine a few hours ago and got an email about 2 hours ago saying it's on backorder. Bummer :(
Yes
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Oooooo yes yes yes finally F'in finally
Parma
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Damn! Soooo the Z30. Or Z10 won't work on sprint? Please confirm??
#blackberryAllTheWay!!
This is killer sweet! Sorry Gsmnation, no money for you
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Just talked to BlackBerry, and they couldn't tell me anything about the Z30. No model number, AT&T or T-Mobile compatibility, nothing. Its like BlackBerry hires from the same bucket of stupid that AT&T does. The press release claims it's AT&T and T-Mobile 4G/4G LTE compatible, but the website says otherwise and doesn't even acknowledge LTE ability. Guess I'll find out this weekend. Naturally, all this after I just dropped $1200 on two Z30's and accessories for them with rush shipping.
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They are f'ing useless.
Posted via CB10 on a Z10STL100-3/10.2.1.2228
I was going to post earlier that it probably is the STA100-5. The reason being that my white Z30's box is labeled north american market and its the STA100-5. My Wife's black Z30 is labeled Telus on the box (and its also the STA-1005.) If they are labeling the white Z30 STA100-5 as north american, then it follows the black Z30 would also be the same STA model.
I love my Z10, but 499. :(
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Chen is not going to anything but turn this company into a enterprise and software company. WAKE UP BLACKBERRY USERS!!!!
Ordered mine earlier today... Already back ordered!!!
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I am glad I didn't wait for the Z30 to be released 5 months later on Blackberry. I went with the Note 3 instead. It blows the Z30 out of the water 10 times over.
Does it blow out of the backdoor Samsung Galaxy devices come with?
http://www.neowin.net/news/samsung-galaxy-backdoor-discovered-that-enabl...
Cab someone please tell me what model# I need to work on T-Mobile USA??
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It's the -5. Which is what they're selling.
Woooot!!! I'm upgrading!
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I hope this isn't back ordered like my z10 I ordered a few months ago... I will be pissed.
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how long did your z10 take?
2 weeks.
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Ok. Thanks. I guess I can wait a little longer since I'm still using 9700 bold. :)
Thx
I just bought one to replace my verizon model. Can't wait!
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What is the big deal about lte? I'm getting 4G on att using my verizon z30 and it's pretty zippy.
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Not sure if it is the same in all markets, but I've used both 4G and LTE on AT&T in my general area with my Z10, and LTE is MUCH faster.
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I just got an email telling me my order was on backorder too :(
Nice but $499, is little tough to pay up front.
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Well $@#%^&. I was gonna tell you it's better than Verizon's off-contract price, but I just looked and it isn't. $@#%^&.
Btw for Canadians you can order it to reship.com and have it shipped to Canada, I did it for z10 and it works great
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Ugh... how do I cancel my order? For some reason I thought STA100-5 was what I needed for AT&T... now I find out I need the STA100-1... :( I paid via Paypal.
Follow the 'Find my order' link that will be in your back-order notification email. Click Help in the upper right corner, and under the Returns and Cancellations section is a link to cancel your order. I'm sure they're getting pretty well hammered right about now.
Thanks man, canceled. :(
Just ordered and now waiting for my backorder notification.
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Sweet!.... finally
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Disregard......I see it now. Thanks
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It still can, but it's more unlikely than likely.
My Z-10 is on AT&T LTE so will it work on it?
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Sta100-5 does have LTE on tmo usa
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What model are they selling on there 100-5?
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Yeah, that's what the website shows now. Interesting avatar.
Wow O_o
You Can Kiss My
like mentioned BLACKBERRY Should of taken this route a long time ago back in 2013 when the Z30 was released. It would have brought their stock up and sales up.
SMH, I left Verizon to get the Z10 and was hoping they would carry the Z30 soon after the proposal that they were the first to get it. Now Verizon is the only carrier to have it until today! WTF!
AT&T your pissing me off. Where is 10.2 for Z10
It's for sure the STA100-5. If you add it to your cart, and then click on the title of the product, a small window will pop-up. In that window it identifies it as the STA100-5. What a disappointment. I thought Blackberry was listening for a second there. Anyone can buy the STA100-5. There is no need to make it available directly from BlackBerry. People in the US want the STA100-1 because it has the ATT/TMO compatible LTE bands. If all I cared about was the GSM/UMTS bands, I could buy pretty much any other Z30. I'm pretty astounded by BlackBerry's complete lack of support for the US market. I've been a die hard BlackBerry user for close to 10 years, but this is the kind of thing that makes me feel like it's time to move on.....
Did you read? THIS provides att and tmo LTE. The all-touch BlackBerry Z30 smartphone is BlackBerry's biggest, fastest and most advanced smartphone, and features a beautiful 5" display and the largest battery ever on a BlackBerry smartphone. The BlackBerry Z30 smartphone from ShopBlackBerry.com is compatible with GSM-based 4G LTE and 4G networks in the U.S. (AT&T, T-Mobile) and other countries around the world with carriers who operate supported GSM networks.
STA100-5 model MAY have LTE coverage, but does NOT cover all AT&T LTE Bands. Only the STA100-1 covers all LTE bands for AT&T. Even the Verizon STA100-3 has band 4, where you MAY get AT&T LTE coverage.
The sta100-5 does not support AT&T's primary lte bands. It will get sporadic coverage at best on lte
Agreed that's why I moved on to the Note 3. US carriers wont any new BlackBerry devices. Good luck trying to get the carriers to carry the Q20.
I guess it is about time... should have been done right from the beginning... ( I am sure blackberry knew some carriers would not have the phone, so they should have offered it right away)
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BLACKBERRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The site I'm looking at says it's an Sta100-5 .
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Just purchased mine! Can't wait for it to get here!
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Oh man!! I just got a back order notification email,. Hopefully it's a good sign that the sales are good...
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Just ordered!!! 2 Day shipping... CAN'T WAIT!
I know they're offering the Q5 too, is that 4GLTE ready for tmobile?
Yes, it is.
It is certain that the model of Z30 in question is STA100-5.
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http://crackberry.com/ext?link=http%3A%2F%2Fsend.onenetworkdirect.net%2F...
BlackBerry Z30 (GSM Unlocked) - Black $499.00
FEATURES:
* 16GB Internal Storage
* Up to 18 hours of talk time (UMTS)
* 5" Super AMOLED Touch Display
* 8.0 MP Rear Camera
* 1080p HD video recording
* Compatible with GSM Carriers
* Phone Model: STA100-5
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So the useless person on the phone who swore it was a -1 lied to me.
I'm going to make them ship the -5 to me just so I can turn around and return it on their dime. That's what they get for hiring liars...
Posted via CB10 on a Z10STL100-3/10.2.1.2228
And you've been trying so hard to just find the right model! They really did you wrong, man.
I feel your pain... just finished with something like this a couple months ago with a different company , and it it still bothers me. It seems like CS sometimes just says whatever they want, even when I spell out my question exactly AND repeat it multiple times for confirmation. I've considered starting to record every conversation I have with a company with a little disclaimer at the start that the conversation may be recorded for the purpose of maintaining honesty and integrity.
It certainly sounds like BlackBerry is using the wrong company for the shop, or for CS or both.
SO THIS IS HOW AT&T ANSWERS US BY ALLOWING THE Z30 TO BE SOLD BY BLACKBERRY BUT YOU CAN USE AT&T'S NETWORK?
SO BASICALLY AT&T IS NOT GETTING A Z30. YOU HAVE TO GET ONE FROM VERIZON AND USE AT&T'S NETWORK.
OH YEAH WHERES 10.2 AT&T? FOR THE Z10
SMH
Caps lock dude...caps lock...
Posted via CB10 on a Z10STL100-3/10.2.1.2228
Okay, false alarm, this is the STA100-5.
Web site now shows the model number when you add it to the cart.
A bit peeved that BBRY would claim "compatible with GSM-based 4G LTE and 4G networks in the U.S. (AT&T, T-Mobile) ", because IT IS NOT
Sigh....continue waiting for STA100-1 on AT&T
"A bit peeved that BBRY would claim 'compatible with GSM-based 4G LTE and 4G networks in the U.S. (AT&T, T-Mobile) ', because IT IS NOT"
My thoughts exactly. And I'm not even on AT&T!
LMAO What a complete joke. I would think CB would do a little bit of research before posting this article. But they much rather post polls on whether you use the BlackBerry Hub icon?
Techinically, I don't think CB did much wrong here (except for post BB's press release. And if you can't trust that, well...)
I guess they COULD have tried to find out which model that was, but it was a clusterf*ck trying to find things out in the morning. Total breakdown of communication.
Yeah well its a the STA100-5 which wont work with AT&T the second biggest carrier in the US. But they sell a model compatible with T-Mobile which is the 4th largest carrier which makes not sense. I'm glad I went with the Note 3 instead.
I wish Crackberry would stop pushing their shop for Z30 accessories...they really don't have squat.
The BlackBerry Z30 Everybody!
Damn! I wish I could own 2 phones right now!!
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Awesome! This is a great move! Now, let's see a direct sales campaign. I never thought I'd say this, but I'm beginning to like BlackBerry under John Chen!
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It's back-ordered, and it's NOT compatible with at&t's LTE. Cancelled my order.
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Finally!!
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Thank you BlackBerry! Love my T-Mobile/BlackBerry Z10,I'm not sure, but i get the feeling TMobile won't offer the Z30! (Haters!)so, so long jump program and the 120 Dollars I wasted, enrolling into that program thinking T-Mobile would allow us BlackBerrians! To purchase BlackBerry Devices! But oh well got to have that Z30!
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Which model would work better on T-Mobile USA the STA 100-1, STA 100-5
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Either one
Very nice. The US carriers have been nothing but shit to BlackBerry. Let BlackBerry handle their own sales in the US!
I think it would have been nice to sell the Z30 at a more competitive price. Something like a 100 USD discount, as an introduction and a sort of an 'apology' for not releasing the Z30 sooner.
Backorder :(
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Those of you in Canada using a Z30 on WIND, is it a STA 100-5?
#Teamblackberry
All Canadian carriers sell the -5
Incorrect. Wind Mobile does not sell the Z30.
#Teamblackberry
All Canadian carriers that sell the Z30 sell the -5. The -5 will also work on Wind Mobile. Anything else you'd like to know?
That's it.
#Teamblackberry
Adam, what's the source for your press release? It's bullshit that they would claim "The BlackBerry Z30 smartphone from ShopBlackBerry.com is compatible with GSM-based 4G LTE and 4G networks in the U.S. (AT&T, T-Mobile)" when the LTE compatibility on AT&T is on the very limited bands 4 and 5.
Not sure if links work within blog comments, but:
http://press.blackberry.com/press/2014/blackberry-z30-smartphone-now-ava...
Thanks!
IMO, this is BB admitting they’re not getting enough support from the carriers in the US. I hope they’ll start offing the same in Canada, though it’s less likely, since the Canadian carriers appear to have done a better job of supporting BB that the US carriers.
Ends up, we’re able to enter Canadian and Mexican addresses for billing and shipping and we’re able to have the prices displayed in Canadian dollars as well as Mexican pesos. Good news, and not surprising, IMO.
Smart move BlackBerry. I wish I could do that in Canada. I have now bought the Z30 after owning a Z10 and trying a Nexus 5. The Z30 is a super phone when compared to its competition. Hopefully our American friends quite being hood winked bt the US carriers and give it a try. Glad I did.
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E-mailed Blackberry customer service simply asking which STA100-X they are offering. Still waiting for a reply. My concern is the only info in the ad is GSM compatible. No mention of ATT or T-Mobil.
Darn so expensive. Really should have been 400 to 450 usd
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Bummer -- back-ordered. And I'll still probably get it sooner than if I wait for at&t. Definitely cheaper.
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Sta100- 5 works with tmobile USA. That's what I have
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Took my sim out and wifi update worked for 10.2.1 before tmobile offered it
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What's the difference between the STA 100-5 and the STA 100-1
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The LTE bands. Search the CrackBerry forums for more info.
Posted via CB10 on a Z10STL100-3/10.2.1.2228
Placed my order at 10am and just got the back ordered notification
ordered at 9:06am EST and just got a backorder email (at 1:35pm)...wonder how many units they actually had in stock...
Text of the email:
"Thank you for ordering on BlackBerry US. Unfortunately, one or more of the products you ordered is currently out of stock and could not be shipped. The product(s) has been placed on backorder and will be shipped as soon as stock becomes available. You will receive another email notification when your order has actually shipped.
Product Name Qty Ordered Backorder Quantity Amount
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BlackBerry Z30 (GSM Unlocked) - Black 1 1 $499.00"
I guess they did not know how many they actually had in stock before making the offer................
Why the hell can't we buy direct in Canada! Jeez!
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Give it time. Eventually we will.
#Teamblackberry
Sweet now that my birthday is coming up I'll be upgrading my Z10 on Tmobile to a Z30!!! Woo!!!
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Funny, I've seen John Chen in pictures, and his ears don't look big...
BUT HE LISTENS LIKE THEY'RE THE SIZE OF ELEPHANT EARS.
I've been waiting for the Z30 for so long, and have always wanted one. I bought a Z30 earlier this morning as soon as I found out.
I'm amazed that BlackBerry really seems to "get it" now. And soon, I'll be amazed by my new Z30.
Do not get LTE where I'm at. Orlando, FL. 4G still fast. 14Mbps.
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And I got the white!
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I just ordered mine.
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I think it's the STA 100-5 as that was what I received when I ordered from the Employee site last week. And it said GSM for ATT and T-moblle
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Are you using it on AT&T and getting LTE coverage? If so, do you mind telling us where?
I have the STA100-5 and get LTE on AT&T in Chicago suburbs.
Ordered earlier this morning and just got a reply e-mail that it is on backorder. Anyone receive the same? Frustrating...
Got the same backordered notification and I jumped on the offer within the first hour. Very frustrating, but the fact that BlackBerry has not forgotten us in the USA is very encouraging in my view. Keep the faith and spread the word Crackberry Nation.
Just got the same email. Very disappointed!
Oh Yeah...ordered right away!
Unlocked Z10 on AT&T, 10.2.1.2228
Dang it...I ordered right away this morning and just received a new email saying it is Backordered :(
Unlocked Z10 on AT&T, 10.2.1.2228
For those who have been asking. Michael Clewley says....
Since you asked!
Z10: STL100-3
Q10: SQN100-5
Q5: SQR100-1
Z30: STA100-5
Response crafted in seconds on a Z30
Do you know for sure its the 100-5? I was going to buy one from GSMnation for 599.99 but I know that it would be the 100-5 for sure. I'd much rather pay 499.99 from shop blackberry knowing 100% certainty that its the 100-5.
About time! Go BB!!
BB in my hand, feel like a man!
I wonder how this affects Verizon's claim of exclusivity...
Regardless, EVERYONE Should share the original post to their FB page...
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i dont think it does. they are still the only carrier selling the phone in the US
I am trying to throw money at shopblackberry but they want take it. Somehow I got put on a fraud list by trying to use paypal. crap...now I have to wait 10 to 12 hours to resolve the issue. The light is at the end of the AT&T tunnel...but it seems more like another train is coming through.
Bizarre. They didn't even offer me PayPal as an option. Maybe that was a good thing?
that is a nice price! in the Czech Republic it is still for $700
Buy it from amazon.de then (405 eur). doufam ze se rozumite nemecky, ale vse amazon vypadaji sama.
Tempting....but if I order to Canada is it $499 CAD or still USD?
And as usual, Sprint customers have NO options...so ridiculous.
after over a decade with sprint i jumped ship to tmo.(all 10 lines) because i got tired of waiting for devices and with gsm i can get whatever phone i want. Saved a ton of money monthly as well. the etf pay off and blackberry buy back was icing on the cake
SPRINT NEEDS TO GIVE UP AND FOLD INTO VERIZON OR ATT
Lol.
They're actually interested in buying TMO.
I just got my Z30 last week and I have to say it's awesome in every way! Last night I successfully tested Miracast screen mirroring right up on my TV. I have already used it for work conference calls as the sound quality is terrific. Since Rogers is GSM, I suggest you get a Rogers pre-paid SIM to get updates as soon as possible. In North America Rogers always seems one of the first to get updates. For $10+ tax, perhaps Crackberry can sell them and re ship then to a US address for you.
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Bummer, I wish I could have waited one more day. I just bought a used Z30 off ebay. Ug
Awesome. Now I can upgrade but I don't want to get rid of my Z10 so fast. I'll wait it out. Might just buy this summer since my birthday is this summer or I could get my father to buy me one. Just don't want to get rid my Z10 yet.
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Sorry, but the thrill is gone. You don't finally bring it to the US Market at such a late date at this high of a price. No No nooooo. Had you done this months ago, then it may have been acceptable. Doesn't matter that it's unlocked, its still very late.
I agree with you. I'm wondering if it will be around $200 this summer. We will see!
Apart of me is a little pissed because i just got the Z10 from tmobile when they did that deal. But i am so fricking happy that its available. lets hope they do this for all future devices
BlackBerry should offer free shipping at least damn
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If you're doing a Picard in your avatar, it would be apropos to this situation. You'd think on a $500 phone (which sure enough didn't cost them $500) they could cover shipping. I wondering if it's Digital River though? Still, BB as the manufacturer could've very easily made it $500 shipped.
Too weird... I want to be excited, but the website doesn't even say which model it is... What's that about?
Good! Let them taste the mighty Z30!
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Can't wait to get one!
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WOW! That is WAY less than I paid for my Q10 last June. Oh well, such is the world of technology!
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I'm still paying for my Z10, no way am I going to buy a Z30 for $5oo. If and when (and I'm sure that's a big 'when' if ever) T-Mo offers it, than I'll make the switch.
Is that
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I'm debating if i should still use z10, or go z30.
What the heck I'm going for it, all I read and hear I'd that z30 is good things best things wicked things awesome things, have to go order now, buy
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Been waiting for this for a while!
Time for all those who signed that at&t petition to put their money where their thumbs are.
I expected this when the at&t compatible device rolled out through the FCC and I think it's definitely the RIGHT move!
This way, BBRY can market their products directly and not rely on carriers with conflicts of interest. I'm thinking they can build the direct to consumer with corporate customers in the same fashion that Dell built it's company.
Instead of Dell Dude, I'm thinking J. Caloy as Blackberry Boy :-)
I'll be ordering one TODAY.
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Hmm, this most likely mean that AT&T will not have a dedicated Z30,...nor will Sprint or T-Mo.
That's cool with me as long as I can get all of AT&T LTE bands.
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Great move BB! Ordering mine later today. $499 w/o contract and un-locked is a great deal.
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Bout damn time! Better snatch a STA 100-5 before it sells out
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So now I need somebody to explain to me why the Z30 is 150€ cheaper in the US than in France (for example)...
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This took way too long. Now they they announced a new flagship is being revealed later this year, why would I shell out half a g for this? Maybe last year.
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Because 5 minutes with the awesome Z30 is worth the 1/2 a G.
FINALLY!!!!
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Woohoooooooo!!
Woo hoo! Anyone have any coupons ?
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Hell Yeah! F***ing Amazing!
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please! Please! Why not p9982 on our beloved shopCrackberry, put on shelve please
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Whoa. I see a new phone in my future.
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Bb need to roll out successor to z10 and z30, a competitive touch screen device. Look at Samsung and sony, they are rolling out phones witu updated specs. Iphone is also updating hardware with 64 bit processor etc. Z30 is out speced by all of them. I know bb 10 is efficient but it does not look good when customers compare them to competition that is why i got into android world also.
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Just compare with the Moto X.
The Z30 does quite well compared spec-wise.
"No Q10?" -> "Buy from Chen... "
Oh yes, oh yes indeed!
do they ship in the EU? or is it just for the US?
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T-Mobile is the winner here. They have unlimited data plan, fair price, GSM, have additional hot spot on most phones, not sure of that info and no contract. Next is ATT, their unlimited data plan is very expensive, and GSM. IF you want more data plan and affordable, T-Mobile is the way to go.
Legere is the main reason I wouldn't go to T-Mobile for all the Monster Java in the world after what he pulled with the BlackBerry trade-in program. There's friendly promotions and there's dirty handshakes. Legere needs to wash with lots of soap.
I used my Q10 to create this CrackBerry madness!
I have to agree the recent T-Mobile snub against BlackBerry shouldn't be rewarded.
Meanwhile the fact that AT&T has been less responsive to BlackBerry users isn't exactly reward worthy either. But ignoring BlackBerry users is less evil than being enticed to jump ship.
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I agree. I'm unhappy with AT&T too about the lack of support they've given us for BlackBerry 10. All of the American carriers really botched the BlackBerry 10 experience, almost as if on purpose.
I used my Q10 to create this CrackBerry madness!
I will say their new mobile share plans for 10gb for two lines is MUCH cheaper than my old plan for two phones. Even though I had to give up unlimited data, I never see a scenario where my wife and I use more than 10 gb.
I'm saving like $80 a month so I am not complaining.
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So total price for a Z30 shipped after adding $32.05 for tax and $5.61 for Express 2Day shipping to me would be $536.66!! Time to start adjusting my budget!
Q5 is $349 on ShopBlackBerry.com now!
The painful wait is finally over. Even though I already have a Z30 it makes me all the happier to see this.
Michael Clewley just confirmed the Q5 is available in the US as well.
Can Clewley confirm the model number of the Z30 being sold unlocked on the U.S. BlackBerry site too?
I used my Q10 to create this CrackBerry madness!
Check his BBM Channel, he confirmed the model numbers available on the Shop BlackBerry site.
Why did this take so long to happen?
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Canada release?
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I'm buying one. I really need the data connection and call quality to be as clean as if i bought the Z30 from T-Mobile its self.
Anybody have the Z30 and pocket pouch? I prefer the pocket pouch instead of wearing it on the hip.
Need to know if the Z30 will fit.
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At last! I was so close to buying one from Telus glad I waited. So F off at&t you people suck so go back to " testing " while I enjoy soon to be purchased and unlocked z30
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I'm on the phone with the Shop BlackBerry folks to see if they can tell me the model number.
So far 15 minutes of being bounced around and everyone has an Indian accent.
If this is the STA100-1, I will be buying it as soon as I get off the call.
I will reply to this response once I get an answer.
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Thanks, HotFix.
I used my Q10 to create this CrackBerry madness!
I got your back Jack. ;-)
Posted via CB10 on a Z10STL100-3/10.2.1.2228
I was on hold for over twenty minutes waiting for some time of confirmation with no avail good luck...
Sorry about the thread mixup, HotFix. Rough week.
I used my Q10 to create this CrackBerry madness!
No worries dude. We all have our off days
:-)
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This is getting ridiculous... 45 minutes of being bounced around only to be told I called the wrong people since Digital River, the people who sell the BlackBerry devices, couldn't possibly answer the question.
I have now been punted to:
http://us.blackberry.com/customer-service/contact-us.html
After being told in the model number is "Z30", and being asked why I want to know the STA100-? "subversion" I asked to speak to a manager. Not holding much hope now.
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After an hours worth of work, I got a lady on the phone who SWORE it was the STA100-1. When I pushed her on this she indicated anything above the -3 already had a carrier associated with it which is why she was sure this was the -1.
I am putting in an order now with 2 day shipping (what's a measly $5.61 amongst friends). Once I get it I will report back.
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That's an expensive gamble. Debating taking it.
I used my Q10 to create this CrackBerry madness!
499.00 base price.
5.61 express shipping
30.28 tax (odd as I don't think they have a retail presence in MD)
Total:
$534.89
If it isn't the -1, I will be taking advantage of their 30 day return policy.
Posted via CB10 on a Z10STL100-3/10.2.1.2228
30 day return policy should mean worst case is they get our hopes up.
You could just wait until I get mine and share the experience.
Posted via CB10 on a Z10STL100-3/10.2.1.2228
F'ing BlackBerry...
"Thank you for ordering on BlackBerry US. Unfortunately, one or more of the products you ordered is currently out of stock and could not be shipped. The product(s) has been placed on backorder and will be shipped as soon as stock becomes available. You will receive another email notification when your order has actually shipped."
Seriously....
Posted via CB10 on a Z10STL100-3/10.2.1.2228
Oh BEEEEEAT!!! They really need to choose another third party to handle that store... Digital River is not doing the job.
Well, hopefully Clewley's info got mixed up and it really is the STA100-1 when you receive it.
Don't re-order, or cancel your order if possible. Michael Clewley posted on his BBM channel that it's the -5.
Yeah... BlackBerry and Digital River are apparently employing liars and f-tards...
Sorry if this is not politically correct, but after spending an hour+ on the phone this morning where a lady SWORE this was the STA100-1, and now over 1/2 an hour on the phone again only to be told this is in fact the -5 and that I can't cancel the order but instead I have to refuse the (back ordered) shipment, I feel like my head is about to explode...
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Oh and good luck trying to cancel your order because Digital River won't let you. Apparently it's "policy" that once an order, even one that's been back ordered, is in progress it can't be cancelled. They told me I have to wait for the back ordered item to ship, so I can refuse the shipment. How I am supposed to refuse it when no one is home and they drop this stuff off at my door all the time I have no idea.
EPIC FAIL on BlackBerry's part. I think I am done waiting for the STA100-1 and will just go buy a Windows phone...
Try finding out who they use for shipping. IF you get a "your order has shipped" notification (which would be a big deal considering how these dimwits operate,) contact the shipper and tell them you will be refusing delivery. Also leave a note on your door saying so.
I'd document EVERYTHING from the time you placed an order. Save/print that press release saying you're supposed to get LTE, try to remember who you spoke with when they told you it was the -1, what time it was, etc. Worse comes to worse, you may have to do a charge back on your card.
Oh and I would have preferred the white one, but beggars can't be choosers. :-)
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You mean I'll be buying as soon as you get off the phone with confirmation it is -1.
STA100-5, Michael Clewley confirmed it on his BBM Channel.
It's like pulling teeth. I got I'm guessing Filipino CS, and NOBODY KNOWS WHICH MODEL THEY'RE SELLING. "I'm sorry, sir, the information we have is what's posted on the website."
Michael Clewley just posted on his BBM channel that's it's the -5.
Marketing at BlackBerry remains deplorable. The Z30 has the best audio system on the market, hands down. It has convincingly demolished the HTC One in comparisions and the only feature of the device BlackBerry seems to think is worth marketing is the Battery life. Yes, the battery life is stellar, but the things that always freak people out about my Z30 are the sound quality and the time shift camera. Two features BlackBerry NEVER promotes. Makes you want to shout!
Little steep based in what I've read with the button quality. I'll wait for a major sale or the next device. Too late in the product life cycle at this point. They should have done this in October/November. They are listening, but they are still too slow at reacting/implementing.
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I bought 4 of them and none had your "button quality" issues.
Try for yourself.
1-877-255-2377 is the number BlackBerry gave me after calling their order assist hot line. I'd call but work has suddenly picked up and I don't have time to wait on the phone
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For those interested, you can also buy the Q5 in different colors. I was going to buy a Z30 a while ago but something made me stop... I guess this is why :)
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I am keen to get a green Q5. ;-)
Screw the iPhone 5Cheap
"No Q10?" -> "Buy from Chen... "
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