Domestic Users and Globetrotters Can Stay Connected with the Latest in
BlackBerry Design and Technology
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, operator
of the nation's most reliable wireless network, announced the first Global
CDMA/GSM BlackBerry(R) is available in Verizon Wireless Communications
Stores today. Verizon Wireless' new Global BlackBerry service, an
"always-on, always connected" wireless e-mail solution is also available,
providing quick, easy access to e-mail, contacts, calendar, organizer and
the Web while on-the-go. With the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone
and Global BlackBerry service from Verizon Wireless, customers get wireless
e-mail and the convenience of one local number for domestic and
international use in Australia, Europe, parts of Africa, Asia, Latin
America, the Middle East and North America.
Verizon Wireless' new Global BlackBerry service allows customers to
place and receive voice calls from more than 160 countries and send and
receive e-mails in the United States, Canada, Mexico and more than 90
countries worldwide. With Global BlackBerry service, Verizon Wireless
customers receive the Global Support Pack, which includes a SIM card, a
user reference guide and details on accessing the Global Help Desk for
24-hour customer support, seven days a week. Customers also receive a
calling card for free support calls while traveling outside of the U.S.
from any landline phone to technical support if the BlackBerry 8830 is
lost, broken or stolen.
Features and Pricing for the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone
and Global BlackBerry Service
The new BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone packs the latest
features into a stylish global device and offers the following capabilities
and features:
* EV-DO/GPRS network connection for high-speed data transfer in more than
90 countries
* GSM/GPRS (900/1800 MHz) for continued voice and e-mail while traveling
internationally
* Auto-selection of CDMA/GSM Mode
* Thin form factor of just 14mm for both style and easy handling
* New Trackball navigation system
* Media player
* Expandable memory option with microSD(TM) card (sold separately)
* Speakerphone
* Bluetooth(R) capabilities for certain profiles inclusive of hands-free,
dial-up networking and serial port
* Speaker Independent Voice Recognition (SIVR) for Voice Activated Dialing
(VAD)
* Instant Messaging capabilities for quick and easy communication
The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone is available today in
Verizon Wireless Communications Stores for $299.99 after a $100 rebate with
a new two- year customer agreement. An additional $100 credit toward the
purchase of the device is available for customers who sign up for
qualifying voice and data plans at the time of purchase.
Customers signing up for Global BlackBerry service will get unlimited
e-mail in the United States, Canada and more than 90 countries worldwide
for $64.99 monthly access with a qualifying voice plan, or for $69.99
monthly access without a voice plan. Customers can also add a "Pay As You
Go" data feature to any qualifying voice plan for an additional $20 per
Megabyte. Customers wanting to use the BlackBerry 8830 for e-mail solely in
the U.S. may opt for an unlimited e-mail plan beginning at $49.99 monthly
access.
For more information on the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone
and Global BlackBerry service from Verizon Wireless, visit
http://www.verizonwireless.com/blackberry or http://www.verizonwireless.com/vzglobal.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and
data network, serving more than 60.7 million customers. The largest US
wireless company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues,
Verizon Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 66,000
employees nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon
Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more
information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request
broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon
Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
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