Just like Sprint and Alltel in the United States, Bell has launched the Red BlackBerry Pearl 8130. All features are exactly the same to their Black coloured 8130. The Red Pearl 8130 is available now at Bell stores and online for $99 with contract and data plan. Next up will we see more coloured Pearl’s come to Canada?
Bell found a way to clear out its out BlackBerry stock. They are offering buy one BlackBerry 8830 World Edition or Pearl 8130 and you can get up to four free BlackBerry 8703’s. This deal is great for almost any business we wants to get connected by the power of BlackBerry’s.
Bell also launched new data sharing packages allowing the 5 users to share certain amounts of data. For example: $25/4MB, $40/8MB, $60/30MB or $100/1GB (1024MB) then you can add any users over your 5 for just $20/month. Kind of a neat idea for small businesses. You can find the details over on Bell.
Here's a quick tip for you if your in Canada and looking at getting a BlackBerry this holiday season! Both Telus and Bell are offering the new BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (next generation Pearl) for $0 with three year term. But if you choose Telus and and get a voice of at least $30 a month you can get unlimited email and instant messaging for $15 extra a month. Here's the best part! As a bonus Telus is offering Unlimited mobile browsing (unlimited internet) for free with this data plan.
Unfortunately Telus' website only shows unlimited email and instant messaging on this data plan but it's confirmed mobile browsing is included as well. This offer is for a limited time and could expire soon.
Not too far behind Telus, Bell Mobility has announced the release of the new BlackBerry Pearl 8130. Bell's Pearl will be available for only $149.95 with three year contract or $449.95 outright with no contract (take that Telus!). Not only that but Bell introduced new consumer data plans. Check out bell.ca for details.
"The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 delivers the ultimate wireless email and data experience for clients looking for both substance and style," said AdelBazerghi, Vice President, Products for Bell Mobility. "We are confident itscombination of data speed, functionality and style will resonate particularlywith consumers and small business professionals looking for a phone that lets them work, play and connect with ease."
We received an email from Bell Canada today with an information kit full of images and useful information regarding the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition. It doesn't really tell us anything about the Bell 8830, it simply just talks about features. The information kit is available in both English and French for your view pleasure.
Windows Live Messenger (aka MSN) is now available for BlackBerry devices in Canada only on Bell Mobility for the time being. No word at this time if Telus and Rogers will pick up Live Messenger in Canada as of yet. Bell is offering Live Messenger for a monthly charge of $3 (and a free trial until September 30th). To download WLM on your Bell Berry point your devices browser to http://www.bell.ca/wlm
Bell Mobility has finally made the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition available to it's clients after being on their website unavailable for almost two weeks. Bell has launched their 8830 for $299.95 with three year contract and are including three months of unlimited data (same as Telus) with new activations. So stop by your local Bell World or Bell authorized dealer to pick up an 8830.
Check out www.bell8830worldedition.ca for details or order online here.
Boy Genius has rained on our Canada 8830 dreams for a little bit longer. He is reporting that RIM has made it known that its being delayed due to unknown issues. According to Boy Genius the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition was supposed to be formally announced yesterday and start shipping June 22nd. He also says this is not a carrier issue its something on RIM's end and that they have recalled all shipments for a fix. Apparently Telus is hoping for a launch by the end of June. So for the time being both Bell and Telus are without the BlackBerry 8830 until further notice. Keep checking back we'll update this as soon as we hear something.
Bell Mobility has launched the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition ahead of time here in Canada. The 8830 was originally set to launch sometime this July however a small surprise came out on their website today. You can pick up the BlackBerry 8830 for a lovely $299.99 with three year contract (take that Telus! with your $499/3YR).
Details are now on the Bell website. Also a interesting note it looks like they plan to offer Windows Live Messenger soon for the 8830 as well GPS navigation capabilities.
Alright so now that it’s confirmed. Let’s roundup who has announced the launch of the device.
So which other CDMA carriers will be next to launch it? Our bets are on Telus in Canada? Time will tell…
