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RIM Launches Network Independent BlackBerrys

20 Oct, 2009, 1:39 pm IST | by Shayne Rana | Smartphones

RIM has announced the availability of network independent handsets which means that they can be used by any and all carriers and won’t be available through specific companies like Vodafone or Airtel etc. The handsets that have just been announced as Open GSM models are – The Blackberry Storm and the Curve 8520.

“Since pioneering what has become the smartphone market a decade ago, Research In Motion has been consistently empowering people with industry leading solutions for mobile connectivity and communications,” said Frenny Bawa, Vice President, India, Research In Motion. “These two competitively priced, network independent smartphones at Redington retail outlets across the country are supported by a wide range of pre-paid and post-paid options via our carrier partners, and make wonderful gifts during this festive season.”

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 and the BlackBerry Storm will be available at leading electronic large format retail outlets across 38 cities through the extensive distribution network of Redington India. The BlackBerry Storm and BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphones will be priced at Rs 20,500 and Rs 14,990 respectively.

Check out the review of the Storm here and the 8520 here.

Tags: BlackBerry , Storm , Touchscreen , QWERTY , 2 Megapixel , 3 Megapixel

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