If you’ve been patiently waiting for Fido to launch a new BlackBerry, then we have good news. The folks at MobileSyrup are reporting Fido plans to launch several new handsets, including the BlackBerry Pearl 9100 in Q2. The tipster says the BlackBerry Pearl 9100 will launch in Black, and will be available starting May 4th. The Pearl 9100 is expected to replace the aging (dying) Pearl 8100. The tipster didn’t have any word on pricing, but at least we know its coming to Canada shortly!

It really took them forever, but this morning Fido announced the Curve 8520 would be joining their lineup. The new BlackBerry Curve 8520 is available starting today, in black for $50 with three year contract (with voice and data) or $400 without contract. For complete details head over to Fido.ca or your local store. I wonder if this means Fido will be putting their aging Pearl 8100 to the dog house? (Sorry I couldn’t resist).

We’ve been hearing for a while that Fido will be releasing the entry level BlackBerry Curve 8520. The guys over at MobileSyrup have been doing some poking around trying to find it, and it looks like they did. If you look hard enough on Best Buy Canada’s website you will find a picture of the Fido branded BlackBerry Curve 8520. The Curve 8520 is expected to replace Fido’s aging Pearl 8100 smartphone, which they launched with their BlackBerry service well over a year ago. Pricing is expected to run about $50 with three year contract (on voice and data plan) or $400 without. The latest rumors indicate we might see the Curve 8520 hit Fido around February 22nd, but Fido is still yet to say anything. Stay tuned we will update you when we find out more…

Any Fido users out there extremely excited for a new BlackBerry? I figured by this point that most users would have purchased an unlocked one.

Looks like Rogers is finally ready to let the leash loose on Fido. In a leaked presentation that shows Fido’s upcoming handsets the ole faithful BlackBerry Curve 8320 was shown. The 8320 should show up for about $50 with three year contract (with voice and data plan). It’s expected to launch on or around July 13th. This means Fido will be getting a semi-newer BlackBerry to replace their dead before it even launched Pearl 8100. Oh and in case there is any iPhone fans here apparently Fido will be getting a smaller 4GB iPhone (Nano?) as well.

Oh by the way Fido… What happened to launching the Pearl Flip 8220?

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Seems like all the rumors we’re true! Fido has officially launched their first BlackBerry smartphone today. Even though its the old school Pearl 8100 it’s start for Fido’s BlackBerry lineup. You can pick up the Pearl 8100 for $25 with three year term. Data plans start at $15 on top of any voice plan. For complete details see fido.ca or your local store.

Also we should note that Fido is rumored to be launching several other BlackBerry models this year :)

Data plan details:

• $15 – Unlimited personal email and IM
• $25 – 500MB
• $30 – 1GB
• $60 – 3GB

Word over at BGR is that some Fido stores are starting to receive their shipments of BlackBerry Pearl 8100s. This will be Fido’s first BlackBerry smartphone on the network and we wouldn’t be surprised if these we’re just left over Rogers stock. Fido will be selling the Pearl 8100 for $25 on three year term or $400 without term. The best news to come out of this is that Fido will be allowing unlocked BlackBerrys on their network so this means you could use something a little better such as Bold, Curve and even a Pearl Flip.

Stay tuned for Fido to lauch other BlackBerry models later this year…

Looks like the rumors about Fido carrying the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 has been confirmed more by the BerryReview team. It seems Fido will start selling BlackBerry with BIS (BlackBerry Internet Service) only service. Pricing for the old school Pearl 8100 starts at $25 with three year term and ends at $400 with no contract/month to month. A couple things to point out Fido will not be offering BES (BlackBerry Enterprise Server) support but they will allow tethering with their data plans. Fido will not officially support any other BlackBerry models, however if you were to pick up an unlocked Berry you would be able to use it!

Fido BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Pricing:

• $400 MTM / No Contract
• $350 on a 2 Year
• $25 on a 3 year w/ Voice + Data (no minimum monthly total cost required).

Fido BlackBerry Plans:

• $15 – Unlimited Personal Email & IM
• $25 – 500MB BIS Data
• $30 – 1GB BIS Data
• $60 – 3GB BIS Data

The folks over at BGR are reporting that Fido employees will start BlackBerry sales training as early as next week.  This is great news for Fido customers but now heres the bad part. Rumor has it Fido will be launching the Pearl 8100 (yes 8100 not 8110 or 8120) then followed by several other models such as Pearl Flip and Curve 8900 down the road. We aren;t too sure why Fido is launching the classic Pearl 8100… Maybe it’s to bring BlackBerry at a low cost with a two year term? or BGR seems to think they might just be using up what is left of Rogers’ Pearl 8100 stock. Who knows. Regardless Fido will be offering BlackBerry within the next month or so.