Cricket Launches BlackBerry Curve 8530
Following the announcement earlier this week, Cricket has launched its version of the BlackBerry Curve 8530. The device is being sold for $299.99 with the new $60 BlackBerry service plan that includes unlimited voice, text, email, web browsing, picture mail, and international text messaging. The MyCricket online portal is also offering the phone for $279.99 […]
MetroPCS Launches BlackBerry 8530
MetroPCS has launched the long-awaited successor to the BlackBerry Curve 8330 and the first BlackBerry device to support its expanded AWS coverage area in the Curve 8530. The 8530 is also the first device on the regional flat-rate carrier to include a Wi-Fi radio while supporting EVDO Rev. 0 access in select coverage areas. Pricing […]
MetroPCS BlackBerry 8530 Delayed By One Week
PhoneNews.com has been able to confirm that the long-awaited MetroPCS variant of the BlackBerry Curve 8530 has been delayed from its initial July 19th launch date (today) by one week to next Monday July 26th across all sales channels. No official reason was given for the delay, but dealers have confirmed off the record that […]
MetroPCS Curve 8530 to Ship Without Tethering Capability
Following up on the marketing collateral from earlier today, reports are starting to surface from this morning’s employee and dealer training session that the MetroPCS BlackBerry 8530 will lack the capability to tether and be used as a modem. This will mark the first time that RIM has shipped a current generation BlackBerry without such […]
Sprint Launches BlackBerry Curve 8530
Sprint has launched the BlackBerry Curve 8530 online and via Telesales today, with retail sales beginning on January 10th of next year. Pricing is set at $149.99 after new 2 year agreement before an additional $100 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $49.99 The Curve 8530 features a Wi–Fi radio, 2.0 megapixel camera, GPS support, […]