vB Easy Archive - Bell Canada First to Launch BlackBerry 7250 in Canada

Pages: 1

Bell Canada First to Launch BlackBerry 7250 in Canada
(Click here to view the original thread with full colors/images)

Posted by: decebal

Bell Canada First to Launch BlackBerry 7250 in Canada [DWXWWJK]

News Editors

TORONTO & WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2005--

Bluetooth-enabled handheld offers enhanced attachment viewing,
supports HTML browsing and features over 32 MB of memory

Bell Canada announced today that Bell Mobility is the first
Canadian wireless carrier to offer the new BlackBerry 7250 Wireless
Handheld(TM) developed by Research In Motion (RIM);
(TSX:RIM)(NASDAQ:RIMM).

The BlackBerry 7250 features a built-in phone, Bluetooth(R)
support for hands-free use with headset or car kit, a bright full
colour screen, increased memory and full HTML Web browsing. This
powerful handheld allows users to manage their information and stay
connected via a single, integrated device.

"With its 1X Digital Network, Bell Mobility leads the way in
Canada for innovative services and applications," said David Inns,
Vice President, Marketing, Bell Mobility. "Our wireless network
enables customers to fully take advantage of the features available on
the BlackBerry 7250, like managing large files."

"The BlackBerry 7250 is a powerful and optimized communications
tool that elegantly combines wireless email, phone, HTML browser and
organizer in a light and compact design," said Mark Guibert, Vice
President, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion. "BlackBerry
continues to be the leading wireless platform in Canada and we're
pleased that Bell Mobility is offering this new CDMA-based model to
customers across the country."

In addition to full HTML Web browsing, the device offers enhanced
e-mail attachment viewing supported by popular file formats like
Microsoft(R) Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, WordPerfect, ASCII, JPG,
BMP, GIF, PNG and TIFF, plus 32MB of flash memory and 4MB of SRAM for
storing messages, calendar appointments and pictures.

The ergonomic and lightweight device fits comfortably in the palm
of the hand and also features a large, backlit, easy-to-use QWERTY
keyboard with highlighted number keys and a bright backlight screen
that supports over 65,000 colors. The BlackBerry(R) push-based
wireless architecture delivers messages automatically to a customer's
device without prompting or downloading.

The BlackBerry 7250(TM) is available immediately at Bell stores
across Canada for $399 with a 3-year customer agreement. For more
information, please visit www.businessonthego.ca

About Bell Canada

Bell Canada, Canada's national leader in communications, provides
connectivity to residential and business customers through wired and
wireless voice and data communications, local and long distance phone
services, high speed and wireless Internet access, IP-broadband
services, e-business solutions and satellite television services. Bell
Canada is wholly owned by BCE Inc. For more information please visit
www.bell.ca.

About Research In Motion

Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and
marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile
communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware,
software and services that support multiple wireless network
standards, Research In Motion provides platforms and solutions for
seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone,
SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. Research In
Motion technology also enables a broad array of third party developers
and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless
connectivity to data. Research In Motion's portfolio of award-winning
products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of
organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry(R) wireless
platform, the Research In Motion Wireless Handheld(TM) product line,
software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware
licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario,
Research In Motion operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia
Pacific. Research In Motion is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market
(Nasdaq:RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:RIM). For more
information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant
to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words such
as "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on
assumptions made by and information available to Research In Motion
Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by
such forward looking statements include, without limitation, possible
product defects and product liability, risks related to international
sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the
initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of
terrorism, international conflicts, significant fluctuations of
quarterly operating results, changes in Canadian and foreign laws and
regulations, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels
of competition, technological changes and the successful development
of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide
services, dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks
and factors detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports filed
with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other
regulatory authorities. The Company has no intention or obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and
symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In
Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered
with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or
registered in other countries. All other brands, product names,
company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of
their respective owners.

Research In Motion (NASDAQ:RIMM) (TSX:RIM)

--30--LC/na*

CONTACT: Bell Canada Media Relations
Nessa Prendergast
1 888-482-0809 or (416) 581-3311
nessa.prendergast@bell.ca
OR
Brodeur Worldwide for RIM
Courtney Flaherty
+1 (212) 771-3637
cflaherty@brodeur.com
OR
RIM Investor Contact
RIM Investor Relations
+1 (519) 888-7465
investor_relations@rim.com

KEYWORD: NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL CANADA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TELECOMMUNICATIONS PRODUCT
SOURCE: Research In Motion

Copyright Business Wire 2005

16Feb05 16:30 GMT
Symbols:
ca;RIM us;RIMM
Source BW Business Wire
Categories:
MST/I/TEL MST/I/TLQ MST/L/EN MST/R/CA MST/R/US/NY MST/S/PDT TGT/BWN

Posted by: carisma

^^----------^^

Nice... Thats what we waiting for.

Posted by: lp_papillon

Quote:

Bell Canada First to Launch BlackBerry 7250 in Canada [DWXWWJK]

Bell Mobility...

Posted by: Slasher

Not available till March!!! Traing starts the Begining of March.. Don't even bother calling Bell yet...

Posted by: p_dizzo

the stores can't even order it yet, so yes, do not bother calling anybody to get this anytime soon.

Posted by: didouche

that's a nice phone

Posted by: DarrenGuy

The BlackBerry 7250(TM) is available immediately at Bell stores
across Canada for $399 with a 3-year customer agreement. For more
information, please visit www.businessonthego.ca

Hmmmm.... Wonder if it will be released for ordering tomorrow?

Posted by: Slasher

Not yet>>>>>>

Posted by: j_hizzo

I hate the lag on my 7750. And the lack of memory. I think I may have to upgrade.

Hi p_dizzo

Posted by: Mark Rejhon

I wonder if p_dizzo and j_hizzo are related

I may be jumping the Rogers ship for obvious reasons indicated in my signature below.

Posted by: rip

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 5.0; Series80/2.0 Nokia9500/4.34.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1))

okay i'll be the sucker i am an order it with my Bell World tomorrow...so doesit come with a full browser or is this a 3rd party app crawl again, also what's the unlimited data plan now? thanks

Posted by: j_hizzo

Bells unlimited Blackberry data plan is $60.
They also have 2 other plans: $25 for 0.5MB and $40 for 1MB

Posted by: Cobra

http://www.businessonthego.ca/7250

Posted by: silentfury

is it available in blue?

Posted by: j_hizzo

I believe it only comes in a metallic grey.

Posted by: ejohan

I saw an ad for the 6750 today. It's $0 on any blackberry & voice plan on a 3yr contract. Sweet deal.

I guess they're clearing out the old stuff to get the new stuff in.

Posted by: 328iGuy

Quote:

Originally posted by ejohan
I saw an ad for the 6750 today. It's $0 on any blackberry & voice plan on a 3yr contract. Sweet deal.

I guess they're clearing out the old stuff to get the new stuff in.

The 6750 has been $0 for awhile now.

Anyone interested in selling there 7750 in the very near future, like now?

PM me if you're interested as I am looking to pick one up if the deal is right instead of jumping on the 72xx band wagon

Posted by: sd5187

328iGuy - just PM'd you re: my 7750 for sale.