Verizon, Sprint Introduces BlackBerry for Roaming

Verizon and Sprint will both provide a new BlackBerry with global roaming connectivity. The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition phone from BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM), also introduced by Bell Mobility for Canadians, will solve the rpoblem of CDMA phones connecting to GSM/GPRS networks around the world. With the new handset, BlackBerry users will be able to make calls and use the BlackBerry email service in 150 countries. The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone is another breakthrough achievement that integrates cutting-edge communications technology in a thin and stylish form, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion Mike Lazaridis said. It delivers the unmatched user experience and productivity benefits that people have come to expect from a BlackBerry solution and introduces new and innovative features as well. We are pleased to launch the BlackBerry 8830 with Bell Mobility to meet the evolving needs of customers. The new BlackBerry 8300 World Edition wil cost $400, but you can get it for $200 after rebates with a two-year Verizon contract. Sprint is contemplatins a July release of the new BlackBerry phone. Bell Mobility clients should it, however, in the summer.