Tag: Rogers
Best Buy lists Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8520 $99/$449
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 [...]
Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8520 Spotted in Wild!
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 [...]
BlackBerry Bold 9700 & Curve 8520 Found in Rogers Inventory!
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 [...]
BlackBerry Bold 9700 “Onyx” Found in Bell’s Inventory!
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 [...]
Canadian Carriers using Special RIM Devices for HSPA+ Network Testing
I 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 [...]
BlackBerry Storm 2 shall be 9550, getting ready for CDMA networks, plus 9520 for Rogers and AT&T
I somehow missed this story on the weekend. Boy Genius is reporting that the BlackBerry Storm 2 will be modeled 9550, and will be heading towards Verizon, Vodafone, Bell and Telus. The new Storm 2 is said to bring RIM’s next generation “SurePress” touchscreen with CDMA/Rev. A radio, Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, plus Wi-Fi, GPS, and [...]
Fido stores starting to receive BlackBerry Pearl 8100s – Launching Feb. 4th
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 [...]
Rogers getting ready for BlackBerry Storm 9520…
Our friends at BlackBerry Cool have received a great tip on the rumored Rogers BlackBerry Storm 9520. Looks like its still in the works and should be coming fairly soon. The BlackBerry Storm 9520 will feature 3G HSDPA and Wi-Fi packed into that clickable body. No word on exact launch dates or pricing but stay [...]
SlingPlayer Beta for BlackBerry coming to North America on December 30th
Good news for those with a SlingBox! Sling Media has announced that they will be holding public beta for BlackBerry users in North America starting December 30, 2008. SlingPlayer allows you to control your TV and DVR (Digital Video Recorder) right from your BlackBerry or computer. In Canada the software will only be available for [...]
Rogers BlackBerry Curve 8900 unboxed!
The folks over at BBCool have just unboxed the new BlackBerry Curve 8900 from Rogers Wireless. They started off saying how it has an amazing form factor, however the device was a little choppy at first in terms of speed. Other than that they seem pretty happy with the new Curve. I had a chance [...]
Rogers officially announces BlackBerry Curve 8900
Rogers officially got around to announcing the BlackBerry Curve 8900. This new Curve packs Quadband GSM, EDGE, Wi-Fi, GPS and a 3.2 megapixel camera. Not only that but its RIM’s thinnest full QWERTY BlacKBerry to date. This new Curve is available from Rogers starting today for $179.99 with three year term. Skip on over for [...]
BlackBerry coming to Fido very soon?
Rogers’ budget brand Fido under went some crazy re branding lately. A new rumor has arrived over at BGR and apparently Fido is trying to push out their first BlackBerry smartphone for this Christmas season. Earlier this year Fido killed off their BlackBerry Connect service which only ran on the Nokia E62. Apparently Fido might [...]
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