Comments on: Rogers now selling the BlackBerry Bold 9700 online

By: Sam - Cellfservices

Sam - Cellfservices — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:27:54 +0000

You’d have to get it unlocked. Rogers does not provide unlock codes and under no circumstances will they give that to you. In fact, the Rogers databases have been dry of unlock codes for the 9700 and I’m sure they’ll be updated in the next month or so. However, we have discovered other ways to get these codes.

Also, since it supports HSPA and 3G, you should be able to use it on Telus and Bell’s HSPA networks

By: Siwady

Siwady — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:05:13 +0000

Does buying the no contract $599 one mean that I can use it on any network, or does it still have to be with Rogers?

By: brat

brat — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:36:56 +0000

I called Rogers customer service and asked for a hardware upgrade to the 9700…to my suprise they said yes. BUT, Rogers was out of stock. They told me it would work out better if I just went to a store and picked one up. Everything was as stated, price and plan. It only took phone calls to 20 different stores accross the lower mainland to find 1 with it in stock!!! Jeebus!! AT LAST…

By: Frank

Frank — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:47:54 +0000

Got mine from Rogers on the first day for $299! Already got it unlocked from http://www.cellfservices.com

3rd phone I’ve unlocked there now. AMAZING phone!!!!! A MUST BUY!

By: Seabass

Seabass — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:01:27 +0000

I hope ATT is not far behind, I can’t wait to get rid of my iphone, I should of kept the bold.

By: ColtonCat

ColtonCat — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:57:24 +0000

Yup, interesting how the price for the 9700 without a contract is $599.00 and for the 9000 it is listed as $649.99.

I also got a chuckle when I was checking out the Rogers Wireless web-page and noticed that they have the 9700 listed as the Blackberry® Curve™ 9700 – and not the bold, screenshot on my blog…

By: Daren

Daren — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:43:33 +0000

$229 at Bell on 3Yr contract

http://mobilebusiness.bell.ca/en/Common/Wireless-products/Smartphones/BlackBerry-Bold-9700_Product_920.aspx?utm_internal_format=banner&utm_internal_element=Now is the best time to get a BlackBerry Bold 9700&utm_internal_campaign=home+page+main+banner

By: k diddY

k diddY — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:29:43 +0000

Hey guys… Just a headsup most Rogers Plus stores have them already… Mine already has them and the white bold 9000 received this morning!

By: LD

LD — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:43:42 +0000

ANYONE KNOW F ITS AVAILABLE FOR UPGRADES??? (AS IN UPGRADING YOUR EXISTING PHONE)

By: dopey

dopey — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:09:00 +0000

Mine in 3-5 days! Boom!

By: maxpayne79

maxpayne79 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:55:00 +0000

God dammit I left my Bold at home today! Out of all days I had to leave it at home, it had to be on a historic day like today when the Bold 2.0 drops in the t-dot. Damn! I so missed that excitement of seeing a new entry on the bgr blog (via viigo) and wondering….could it be?…is it?…It can’t be…omfg!!! It is!! The New Bold is here!! I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it. I’m about to loose control and I think I like it. hahaha. Now, let’s hope some wonderful fellow posts one contract-free on craigslist. great post.

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By: YYZ

YYZ — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:53:04 +0000

norwegian dude yes this is a GSM BOLD 9700 SIM card required. You can buy it and unlock it to use anywhere in the world. I’m picking up mine tomorrow morning i can’t wait. The best blackberr ever. I C

By: Thane

Thane — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:46:28 +0000

This is crap, RIM is a freakin Canadian company and look at the price even on a contract! Its way more expensive to purchase this phone in Canada….Thank God for eBay, and unlocking technology!

By: JonnyD29

JonnyD29 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:25:11 +0000

Just got off the phone with rogers, 9700 will be mine in 3-5 days!

By: proof200

proof200 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:18:28 +0000

Just wish tmobile would hurry up and release this phone already. First 11th, then 16th, now 18th. Pfft. My patience is wearing thin.

By: norwegian dude

norwegian dude — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:03:50 +0000

if you press the read link you’ll see that they changed from the correct name to BlackBerry 9700 Curve.. LOL

BTW, if I want to pick up a no term phone, can I use this with any carrier or is it locked to rogers.. and does it operate with SIM cards?

I want to pick one up to use in Norway but I need to make sure that I can put my SIM card in it and whether or not its carrier locked.

By: @PTER

@PTER — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:38:21 +0000

I just spoke to a Rogers rep (nothing special, just called up Sales) and they confirmed that the official launch date for Rogers is tomorrow, November 4th.

By: manny

manny — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:17:36 +0000

WOW! even witha 3yr contract its $300 dollars thats crazy. I hope the US carriers don’t start making these crazy extended contracts and still charge a high price for the phone.

By: Sean76

Sean76 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:22:59 +0000

Patiently waiting for AT&T to drop it…..

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By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:29:43 +0000

So when is AT&T getting it?

By: Paul C

Paul C — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:22:51 +0000

Sorry – I did not see the lower price so I too would agree – what is the difference other than the subscriber would be an existing customer.

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By: Paul C

Paul C — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:20:55 +0000

Monthly is Month-to-month which is basically the same as no term.

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By: Izzy

Izzy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:18:14 +0000

anyone know when this will come to europe/holland??

By: tg

tg — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:08:52 +0000

no term means you don’t set up a rogers account at all, so they get NO money. Monthly means you’re liable for at least one month’s worth of service.

By: tom

tom — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:50:45 +0000

Why is no term 599? while monthly is 549? What is the difference?

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By: NotAvailable

NotAvailable — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:50:00 +0000

good to know..

BUT, you guys are almost 9hours late to report this.