Verizon's BlackBerry Curve launches on May 9, too

by Chris Ziegler posted Apr 30th 2008 at 6:15PM

Turns out the Glyde's gonna have to share the spotlight a bit when it launches early next month. The Curve 8330 has been confirmed by our sources for a May 9 release through Verizon's B2B, web, and telesales channels, followed by a May 12 launch in "all channels" (which we assume means you'll be able to walk into any old store and grab one). It'll go for $319.99 before $50 rebate on a two-year contract, ranging all the way up to $439.99 if you have no interest in signing your name on the dotted line. 'Course, Sprint told us point-blank that it'd be launching the Curve in April and that didn't exactly pan out, so we recommend exercising some restraint here until your jaded heart actually spies it on Verizon's site -- or better yet, on a store shelf.

Filed under: Handsets, RIM, Verizon Wireless, EV-DO, CDMA

Tags: 8330, blackberry, curve, rim

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

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Loony2nz @ Apr 30th 2008 7:08PM

YES! 5/9/08 can't get here soon enough!

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Shawn Yabui @ May 1st 2008 10:09AM

Please email me for details if you want to activate or renew service for a Blackberry Curve (8330). shawn.yabui@verizonwireless.com

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Stayflyer @ Apr 30th 2008 8:35PM

blackberrys are pretty sucky the browers won't even let you go to bank website whats that about?

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RobC @ Apr 30th 2008 10:03PM

My BB8830 WorldEdition has no problems going to the BankOfAmerica Website. I've used the built-in browser several times to check my account balance. Maybe you need an update?

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D @ Apr 30th 2008 11:38PM

Have you tried Opera Mini?

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Douglas Wilson @ May 4th 2008 2:27PM

My VZW blackberry has no problem with wells fargo's website or chase.

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crashoverride @ Apr 30th 2008 9:23PM

It's about time! VZW has promised me one of these little guys to replace my malfunctioning Pearl and I can't wait...

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Richard Lai @ Apr 30th 2008 9:29PM

Jeez, they could have chosen a prettier phone.

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Joseph @ Apr 30th 2008 10:53PM

When you search the Verizon Wireless website for 8330, it shows support pages (FAQ's) for the Curve, btw.

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NYCAMAN @ May 4th 2008 12:17PM

For all who are interested and want to get a head start on getting your Curve . . . as of today 5/4/2008 10am, it's NOW Listed as available on the VZW website!! Happy ordering!

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lerogal @ May 5th 2008 1:04AM

8330 Accessories went live on Verizon's site at 12am eastern...

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Joe @ May 5th 2008 12:34PM

Not on the website yet, but i just ordered the 8330 from by phone 800-922-0204. Two day shipping, about $130 dollars after rebates. Not every rep knows it's available, so be persistent, or call back.

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GREG @ May 6th 2008 12:52PM

I just orderd mine but you have to do it through telesales at 800-922-0204 and speak to a rep and if one rep tells you its not available until friday, hang up and speak to another one as it seems like some reps dont even know its in stock to be shipped. good luck