Sprint launches BlackBerry 8830 World Edition

by Sean Cooper, posted Jul 3rd 2007 at 5:56PM

While Sprint's launch of the dual-mode BlackBerry 8830 doesn't come as a surprise -- we knew it was only a matter of time before it hopped into Sprint's portfolio -- subscibers may raise a cheer if looking for some worldwide phone action. For only $199 (with a new two year agreement and data plan, of course) Sprint subscribers will be talking in 170+ countries and surfing in more than 70 -- which makes RIM's 8830 device just a wee bit handier than a GSM set. As an added bonus, Sprint has served this thing up SIM unlocked, which, for the GSM uninitiated, means you can buy a local SIM card when abroad, pop it in, and take advantage of local calling tariffs. This thing has launched on carriers everywhere and seems a no-brainer if you travel in areas only serviced by GSM and can't survive without RIM's finest at your side.

[Thanks, Chris G]

Filed under: Handsets, RIM, Sprint, 1xRTT, GSM, GPRS, EV-DO, CDMA

Tags: 8830, blackberry, dual-mode, rim, sprint

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Mark @ Jul 3rd 2007 6:40PM

The Verizon version is locked to Vodafone and forces you to roam even when you're on Voda's network.

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Big R. @ Jul 3rd 2007 7:01PM

Sprints is also better looking than Verizon's silver version. Very nice Sprint!

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attathomeguy @ Jul 3rd 2007 7:11PM

Man, I sent this in this morning when I got an email from sprint saying it was released and I email you guys and I get no credit! Thats wack.

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Rob D @ Jul 3rd 2007 8:07PM

What about the Curve it looks so much better. When is that coming to sprint?

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great4biz @ Jul 4th 2007 2:10PM

What's up with you guys. This device launched on July 2nd and I read about it somwehere else. Not exactly the kind of breaking news I expect from you all. Let's step up huh.

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great4biz @ Jul 4th 2007 2:23PM

What's up with you guys. This device launched on July 2nd and I read
about it somwehere else. Not exactly the kind of breaking news I
expect from you all. Let's step up huh.

Mr. Great

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