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Quick Shot of BlackBerry Bold 9700 running on TELUS HSPA network!

By James on Oct 17, 2009 in BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Canada, Other Devices, Rumors, Telus.

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The Mobile Ninjas managed to score a couple great shots of the un-released BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Onyx) and Apple iPhone running on TELUS’ new HSPA network. Recently TELUS announced that they would be launching their new HSPA network this November, and that it would cover 93% of Canada. Even though they announced the network they have been fairly quiet on what devices they plan to release. All we know officially is that TELUS will get the iPhone, and hopefully they will follow Bell and launch the Bold 9700. Anyway enjoy a these two quick pics of the TELUS network up and going.

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BlackBerry Bold 9700 heading to Bell Early November!

By James on Oct 16, 2009 in Bell, BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Canada, Rumors.

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It’s been rumored for a while, but Boy Genius has officially confirmed that Bell will be launching the BlackBerry Bold 9700 this November. Bell plans to launch the Bold 9700, along with several other high-end devices (Bold 9000, iPhone 3G/3GS, Omina 2) with their new HSPA network. Bell is said to be switching on their HSPA network early November, and shipments of the new Bold 9700 start October 30th. This is awesome news for fellow Canadians… Now I wonder when and what TELUS will be launching?

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/10/15/bells-hspa-handset-launch-list-leaks-blackberry-9700-iphone-3gs-samsung-omnia-2-more/
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Rogers getting BlackBerry Bold 9700 on October 26th!

By James on Oct 09, 2009 in BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Canada, Rogers, Rumors.

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Over the past few weeks months we’ve seen a ton of BlackBerry 9700 rumors, and now Boy Genius has confirmed that Rogers will launching the BlackBerry Bold 9700 aka Onyx on October 26th. While Rogers has no commented, it’s expected the Bold 9700 will launch at a high price range (somewhere around $249+ with three year). So sit back and stay tuned for more details once we get them. In case you’re not familiar with the Bold 9700 click here to see our archive.

Bell and TELUS anyone care to share details on your 9700 launch?

[Image via BGR]

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Best Buy lists Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8520 $99/$449

By James on Oct 01, 2009 in BlackBerry, Canada, Curve 8500 Series, Rogers, Rumors.

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It seems the Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8520 is just around the corner. Today Best Buy Canada “accidentally” listed the BlackBerry Curve 8520 for Rogers on their site. It’s currently listed at $99 with three year contract or $449 without. This comes after launch materials and dummy phones have arrived at some Rogers retail stores across Canada. This might mean we will see an official launch sometime soon. Keep checking in…

Check out the Curve 8520 over at BestBuy.ca >>

[via MobileSyrup]

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Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8520 Spotted in Wild!

By James on Sep 13, 2009 in BlackBerry, Canada, Curve 8500 Series, Rogers, Rumors.

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It seems that Rogers might be launching the Curve 8520 soon than later. The first live picture of a Rogers branded 8520 has been spotted over at BGR. This unit is running OS 4.6.1.274, and appears to have zero physical branding, just the OS boot up screen. Looks like this is the start of things to come… Anyone care to leak out some shots of the Rogers branded Onyx (Bold 9700)??

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BlackBerry Bold 9700 & Curve 8520 Found in Rogers Inventory!

By James on Sep 13, 2009 in BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Canada, Curve 8500 Series, Rogers, Rumors, Un-Released models.

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We knew it would come soon than later, but proof the BlackBerry Bold 9700 “Onyx” and Curve 8520 “Gemini” are heading to Rogers has arrived. Boy Genius obtained some screen shots of Rogers’ internal upgrading system, which shows both devices listed. It’s not known when either of the devices will be available, or even pricing at this time. We think both devices should launch late this month or early next… Stay tuned for confirmation.

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BlackBerry Bold 9700 “Onyx” Found in Bell’s Inventory!

By James on Aug 14, 2009 in Bell, BlackBerry, Bold 9000 Series, Canada, Rumors, Telus, Un-Released models.

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Forget about the Tour! Looks what a Bell ninja found in Bell’s inventory system… It’s a HSPA BlackBerry listed as the Bold 9700. Do you know which model we’re talking about? It’s the BlackBerry Onyx. Looks like Bell’s plans to move into HSPA are moving along quite nice, with a launch expected by the end of the year. It’s still way to early to talk about pricing, but its sweet to know that Bell is working on getting the Onyx. Now where is Rogers and TELUS?

[via Mobile Syrup & HowardForums]

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Canadian Carriers using Special RIM Devices for HSPA+ Network Testing

By James on Jul 30, 2009 in BlackBerry, Canada, Rogers, Rumors, Telus.

sim-cardI was reading an article by Ronen from BerryReview, when I received a similar tip in my inbox. Rogers Wireless recently announced they would begin upgrading their current 3G (HSPA) network to a faster 21mbps speed. Well apparently Rogers is using special RIM devices to test out the new faster network, which should launch starting August. I just received a tip from a ninja who says Telus is also using special RIM smartphones to test their upcoming HSPA network, that’s expected to roll out across Canada soon. We can only assume that Bell is also using RIM devices to test their HSPA network as well, due to their partnership for building the network with Telus. Neither ninjas are sure if or when RIM plans to make a consumer ready device that will run North American HSPA frequencies anytime soon, but we hope they do sooner than later. If anyone has pictures of these devices feel free to send them to us. ;)

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Telus finally launches BlackBerry Tour 9630 – $229 with contract!

By James on Jul 13, 2009 in BlackBerry, Canada, Telus, Tour 9600 Series.

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It really didn’t take too long after Bell, Verizon and Sprint all launched the BlackBerry Tour. Telus has launched the long awaited BlackBerry Tour 9630 to its customers. It should be online starting today, and in stores within the next few days. If you want to get your hands on this bad boy it will run you $229 with three year contract, or $599 without contract. To get more details on the Telus BlackBerry Tour see telusmobility.com.

Also stay tuned for our Telus Tour review coming soon… Meanwhile did you get a BlackBerry Tour from Telus? If so let us know what you think in the comments below.

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Bell sneaks BlackBerry Tour 9630 out before Telus… Prices it at $249/$699

By James on Jul 10, 2009 in Bell, BlackBerry, Canada, Tour 9600 Series.

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Bell just had to the first in the world to launch the BlackBerry Tour 9630. Today Bell listed the Tour 9630 on sale ahead of all Telus, Verizon and Sprint. Starting today you can order the BlackBerry Tour online or possibly even instore. Pricing starts at $249.95 with three year contract and ends at $699.95 (yes that’s not a typo) with no contract. Apparently Bell has very limited stock until its official release of July 17th. Visit bell.ca for more details.

Anyone out there get their Bell Tour yet??

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