You can now bag yourself a BlackBerry on Pay as you go on the Vodafone UK network. What’s more from now until June 30th, 2011 you can enjoy the BIS Service free. After June 30th next year it will cost you £5 per month to continue the service. This would be deducted every 30 days until you opt out. So what BlackBerry devices can you get? BlackBerry Curve 8520 in violet or black - £...
Fresh from the press; the BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone (model 9300) is heading to the Philippines next, expanding recognition of the already successful Curve line of BlackBerry smartphones worldwide. Expected to be available from local service providers later this month, the Curve 3G will sit in between the Curve 8520 and the Bold 9700, giving the Philippines a bit more variety when...
For now, the Indian government has backed off and is not going to suspend BlackBerry services, despite extending the deadline for RIM earlier. Not much is known to the public; India has been granted access to monitor BlackBerry Messenger traffic, but we knew this already back in September, when I wrote my analysis of RIM in the Middle East. Whether the Indian government has found a...
Now available in Bahrain as an addition to VIVA's lineup of BlackBerry smartphones, the BlackBerry Torch sure is getting more and more international appeal by the day. New VIVA customers can pick up the Torch for 275 BD (730 USD) with two months of BlackBerry service included, free of charge. Once the two months are up, unlimited BlackBerry data plans can be had from VIVA for only 10 BD...
Shanghai Daily has gone mobile on BlackBerry. With the help of Polar Mobile Shanghai Daily readers can now stay up to date with China's premier english launguage newspaper. As indicated in the press release: “We understand that our readers are everywhere and want to ensure they have the information they need on the go”, says Peter Zhang, editor-in-chief of Shanghai Daily. “Polar...
Although a little late to the game, an important step is being taken towards a more modern and technologically advanced India. Major telecommunication providers in the country are launching 3G networks soon, with Bharti Airtel aiming to upgrade to the wonders of HSPA before the end of this year. Vodafone Essar takes a more conservative route and strives to make the switch to 3G early...
Optus Telecom is the first network in Australia to offer the BlackBerry Torch with other networks (Telstra and VHA) to follow in the coming months. It will be available to both business and consumers. Customers will be able to pick up the phone device for $0 upfront on the $79 Optus Cap plan, this includes a $900 call value and mobile internet data, unlimited mobile access to social...
The pricing for the BlackBerry Bold 9780 on Vodafone UK has been known for a while but, as a reminder for those who may have missed it. Vodafone UK will be giving away the BlackBerry Bold 9780 on tariffs starting at £35/pm (24 months) but if you want no contract pricing, you'll be looking at £400. One thing though that was only rumored, was that Vodafone may or may not be offering more...
A few of weeks ago we saw OS 5.0.0.973 leaked for the Storm 2 9520, now Vodafone UK has released an official version. So for those of you who prefer to install official OS releases, have at it. When on the download page scroll down to the bottom, it’s the last link. Click Here To Download The Official OS 5.0.0.973 For The BlackBerry Storm 2 9520>>
Seems the BlackBerry Bold 9780 carrier information is now flowing nicely, the device has just shown up on the Vodafone NL website as coming soon and appears to be available for pre order. Looking at the price points it shows the device will be available for € 0.00 when combined with a plan of at least € 17.50 on a 2 year contract. The off contract price currently shows as € 509.00....