Category: 8800 series

Telus to launch BlackBerry 8830 World Edition.. June 29th

Alright it's now official. Telus has officially started getting it's employees and clients pumped for the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition. It's now officially listed as one of their phones coming soon. BlackBerry Sync has got all the official documents and pricing and it goes like this:

• 3 Year Contract (with voice & data plan) $299.99
• 3 Year Contract (no data) $499.99
• 2 Year Contract $549.99
• 1 Year Contract $599.99
• Month to Month (No Contract) $649.99

From what we get Telus has blocked the GPS part so they can offer their Telus Navigator service. One really neat feature Telus is adding to this device is their Mobile Music Store (which would allow unlimited music downloads for $20). International roaming will cost you an arm and leg, the pricing follows like this: If you sign up before October 1, 2007 you get 50% off international roaming (United States is not included). The rate for international roaming is $51.20/MB CAD but with your 50% off your looking at $25.60 per MB. Ouch.

The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition starts shipping June 29th and should be available just a few days after that in all stores. We aren't sure why it was delayed exactly buy I guess they got all problems fixed for now. Read over for more on the 8830. 

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Telus 8830 launches June 22nd

Telus has just updated their coming soon page for the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition. It will be launching June 22nd for only $199 with three year contract. Plus you'll get 50% off international data roaming before October 1st for your whole contract. So in case you didn't tune in yesterday. Bell launched their 8830 with the lovely price tag of $299 with three year contract. We knew Telus wouldn't be far behind.

UPDATE: Telus has changed the page back to the old one with the $499 price tag saying "Coming Soon" with no exact date. We imagine that you'll see the new price tag pop up online real soon… Read more to see a screenshot of the old page.

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