Rogers launches the BlackBerry Curve 8900
Forgive us for being sparse with the details, but it appears that Rogers has just launched the BlackBerry Curve 8900. Soon Canadians will be able to exchange a cool $179.99 and 3-years of their life (with voice and data) to have the latest UMA-enabled BlackBerry. We’ve been told that those who don’t want a 3-year commitment will be able to get the 8900 for $499.99 on 2-year with voice and data and $549 month-to-month. Other than that we know jack all because there has yet to be a press release nor has there been any internal communication to management or employees. That said, we’re confident that the 8900 is launched because it’s showing in the Rogers library — aka “the internal God” — which is where all available devices are listed.
We’ll be sure to update this post as soon as we find out what exactly is going on.
UPDATE [10:12am EST]: Game on – Rogers is indeed starting to fill retail channels and the Curve 8900 is in stock at Sales Central, sitting pretty and waiting for your telesales orders.
UPDATE [8:00pm EST]: There has been a lot of confusion today. It turns out that Rogers made a bit of a mess of a soft launch. The Curve 8900 is for sure in the Rogers system as of today and was listed as ready for activation and upgrades, but it turns out that Rogers reps have been taking orders for devices that they might not have in stock. Some people were told the device will arrive in 2-5 days, so what this all boils down to is, 1) providing you get a knowledgeable CSR you should be able to order an 8900 now and have it ship when it arrives at the warehouse, and 2) stock is being shipped to warehouses for general distribution.
Thanks, SaxMan!
Do you guys know when the 8900 curve will be in Rogers stores?
I want to buy one asap and ditch my 8310
lol!
@ Ned, ask my wife. And don’t be mad at me because you got it wrong. lmao. But that’s a commonplace w/you I know.
lol… good one CX
According to a little birdie… don’t expect this on Ma Bell for at least 3 months
and no 3G? what’s up with that? I’d rather have 3G than wi-fi any day. but guess that’s always been RIMs strategy, leave ‘em wanting more, then they can sell them the next model (8910?)
I So ditch my 8310 too loll!!
I went to a rogers store in Montreal and the sales rep told me that T-Mobile already launch the phone??? I didn’t say anything tho loll
But just to tell you that there is alot of confusion wow!! I can’t wait those confusion become reality and to find the right answer!!
I agree with…hell someone up there on the post. I’m with ATT and I’m not rich by any means, (got bills to pay) but the 2 year contract shit sucks. I love my blackberry, and will prolly never own another “brand” but the price they want for a new or not so new BB is B.S. I got screwed out of an upgrade and I’ve went through numerous pearls, and I’m on my 7th curve since the original 2yr date. I’m tired of this phone and went to talk with a sales rep and she wouldn’t do the “upgrade reversal” which the ATT Customer Service Rep put in the comments about everything that had happened and that they got it okayed to do the reversal. Making it okay to UPGRADE. So I went to go get the Bold for something newer and the price was $75 to cancel the contract and get an upgrade…well the 2yr plan’s “299.XX” with no extras. Then the roughly $80+ per month bill which equals roughly $1,920 for the 2yrs. With the phone its at least $2219 spent on a phone and 2 years of service?!? WTF? That’s a nice bit of cash for a damn phone. That doesn’t include the insurance plan either. And if you do have to use the insurance its another $70ish I believe. (Not 100% positive how much it cost plus the bill…they tack it on the bill.) But for most phones, its a scaled down,watered down laptop that you can talk on…and have dropped calls/call fails. Damn throught this rant, I realized we’re all getting the shaft when it comes to phones and the prices. Yes the phone for its size can do some pretty cool shit, but for over 2 g’s it better do something F’n awesome. Especially if you’re stuck with it for two years. We all know how fast technology changes and to be stuck with an out dated phone for that long and to pay that much. BB’s are awesome, but the whole locked into the phone unless you give up more cash ($175 to cancel everything). We’re getting raped by them. The phone’s don’t cost anywhere near what they’re asking for them. Its BS.
is this available in Rogers stores yet?
Anyone know where I can get the 8900 Rogers model unbranded? Or do they brand the software? Also I’m going to dislike the rogers logo on the bottom, hopefully they don’t have room to put it there and stick it on the back.
Pre-ordered mine in London & hope to have it in the next couple of weeks
Will probably be a 12-18 months contract
Regards,
A very happy , if somewhat gloating Brit
: )
@Robbie – How did you pre-order? Most of the Rogers stores that I’ve been to have no idea what a Curve 8900 is… lol
Hey guys, i read this and i called rogers and they seem to not have this phone or know its available.. :S um thats odd but they said there isnt a new blackberry until it is advertised or shown up o nthe website! unless its just a lie! lol
I’m currently working at a rogers store in the GTA and we have a few in-stock.
the logo is not on the bottom.. its on the back of the fone above the camera, its fairly small!
Pablo: Are you in N.York (Yng/Shepprd)? Which location?
I unlocked my Rogers Blackberry 8900 Curve
at BlackberryUnlockingOnline.com
I used coupon code ” craigslist ” and got 15% off my order
Cheapest deal I could find