Verizon announces world Blackberry 8830
Verizon Wireless Announces the Next Evolution in Global Connectivity: the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone and Global BlackBerry Service
First CDMA/GSM BlackBerry Smartphone, Coupled with Always-On Global E-Mail and 24/7 Help Desk, Keeps Travelers Connected In More Than 60 Countries
BASKING RIDGE, NEW JERSEY and WATERLOO, ONTARIO--(CCNMatthews - April 25, 2007) - Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, today introduced the first Global CDMA/GSM BlackBerry(R). The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone will be available on May 14 through Verizon Wireless' business sales channels and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on May 28.
In addition, Verizon Wireless announced the May 14 availability of its new Global BlackBerry service, an "always-on, always connected" wireless e-mail solution that provides quick, easy access to e-mail, contacts, calendar, organizer and the Web while on-the-go. With the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone and Global BlackBerry service from Verizon Wireless, customers get wireless e-mail and the convenience of one local number for domestic and international use in Australia, Europe, parts of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and North America.
Based on past history with Verizon, I can’t wait to see the pricing they throw on this. They are already one of the most expensive carriers from a monthly recurring data standpoint.