Verizon Announces BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone
Verizon Wireless has announced the first Global CDMA/GSM smartphone, BlackBerry 8830 World Edition. The phone will allow people to use the phone in more than sixty countries. They also announced the 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.
Here are the features of BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone:
Mike Lazaridis, President & Co-Chief Executive Officer, Research In Motion says, “The BlackBerry 8830 is built on an exciting new device platform that combines CDMA and GSM/GPRS roaming support with the latest in industrial design and functional innovations. This innovative and stylish smartphone includes all the advantages that users have come to love about the BlackBerry solution along with a compelling new global service from Verizon Wireless.”
Mike Lanman, VP & Chief Marketing Officer, Verizon Wireless comments, “The BlackBerry 8830 with Verizon Wireless’ Global BlackBerry service will set a new standard for global wireless service. Consumers leave the U.S. with the ultimate productivity tool improved by a service and support package they will not find anywhere else in the industry. This is the gold standard for the international enterprise, and with its unique blend of form, function and value, we expect this device to quickly become our top selling BlackBerry for domestic use as well.”
The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone will be available on May 14, 2007 through Verizon Wireless’ business sales channels and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on May 28, 2007. The smartphone will cost you $299.99 (approx. Rs. 12, 300) after a rebate.
Readers Comments
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Posted By: Roger A. Avats,Jun 24th, 2007 am30 06.29am
I am using a 8830 from Verizon and every thing works fine in the US as expected. It also worked fine in Paris. However, there is no data service available while I am here in India. Very disappointing, since this was promoted as working around the world.
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Posted By: ravi mittal,Aug 1st, 2007 am31 09.55am
will an unlocked version of this phone work with cdma networks in india?
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Posted By: Raghu Bala,Aug 12th, 2007 am31 01.16am
I have the exact same issue. It sucks that it does not work in India which is the top 3 fastest growing wireless markets in the world. Also a lot of IT professionals go back and forth between US and India.
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Posted By: JOSEPH,Aug 31st, 2007 pm31 10.54pm
WILL THE BLACKBERRY 8800 WILL WORK IN INDIA
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Posted By: Navin Gupta,Dec 19th, 2007 am31 04.26am
I have had a problem receiving e-mails on my Blackberry 8830. During my current trip(in fact as of a few minutes ago) my e-mails are being received in my blackberry. The only thing that I did was to send an e-mail out. I am not sure if that triggered a connection or the by some strange fluke the data connection was released in India at the same time. Any way worth a try.
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Posted By: ayyappan,Apr 22nd, 2008 pm30 11.37pm
I newly brought black berry sprint 8830 from US and use in India. I want to activate GPRS herein. Which connection such Airtel, Vodafone is well capable to process.
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Posted By: Tina,Sep 27th, 2008 pm30 10.24pm
will this work with alltel?
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