Fido launches the BlackBerry Curve 8520
Hear that noise? That’s Fido saying goodbye to 2006 and hello to… 2009? Fido has finally caved in and introduced a modern-ish BlackBerry with today’s release of the Curve 8520. Attractively priced at $50 with a 3-year voice and data contract, the 8520 is also available to pre-paid customers for the one-time cost of $400. Throw in a CityFido plan and data add-on and you really can’t argue against this device if you’re in the market for an affordable smartphone. You know, unless you care about 3G.
YAY
@ RIM . your handsets look all the same is getting boring already come on is like the iphone it has the same look since it came out.
Third!!!
If you cared about 3G, you wouldn’t be on fido anyways Michael. Don’t be naive.
*sigh* why the hell is BGR encouraging users to sign 3 year contracts in Canada !?!? WHY ?!?!
In today’s context, it makes 0 sense to do what you got 4 new wireless companies launching their networks : Wind, Dave, Videotron and Public mobile. Just wait a few more months pple so you can compare before signing your soul away to Robbers or Bellus !
Adi
@Adi
Don’t shoot the messenger! BGR is just reporting the news.
PS:Frankly, bestbuy is selling the Rogers GSM curve for $29.99 (w/ $50 GC).
I am happy that Fido was able to add this to their line up. They most severely lack decent phones on their network.
They still lack decent phones. Fido consider themselves a ‘discount’ network, on par with Koodo or Solo, not up to the task of competing with Rogers directly (most likely a mandate by the parent).
Essentially the 3 big boys sat down, sliced up the low-end market and pretend like there are 6 carriers instead of 3. The low-end 3 take care of the light users, while the big 3 take care anyone else with some amazing market collusion on pricing. Since the average consumer doesn’t understand branding or market segmentation, they still see 6 carriers, all with similar pricing, and they presume that’s the price of doing business. Harhar. What a joke. I hate the Canadian Wireless Market..
By 50%… dang, Verizon is giving them away for free when you buy one. Plus, they are already 50.00 to 100.00 less then AT&T. This shows you AT&T deosn’t have the money to do big sales like Verizon does. The 8520 verdict
I like blackberry much…