Touchscreen BlackBerry Thunder to launch in Q3?
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This article contains unofficial information.
According to the source, Thunder will be a CDMA/EVDO and GSM/HSDPA hybrid that can be used all over the world. It will be exclusively available with Verizon (in the U.S.) and Vodafone (in the rest of the world). However, if they cannot meet a specific sales quota, BlackBerry may dissolve the exclusivity and bring the phone to other carriers also. A 4G (LTE) support is also mentioned, but we don't really expect to see one in a device, rumored to launch in Q3 this year.
source: BGR
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1. (unregistered) posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:42 0 0
I would love to see this one come out with AT&T, Verizon wouldnt know what to do with it, AT&T has all the blackberrys anyway
2. jlt8604 (unregistered) posted on 13 May 2008, 09:49 0 0
you may want to check your info there.
5. (unregistered) posted on 13 May 2008, 09:53 0 0
why don't you ask AT&T how long it will take to make it's coverage area 3G.
9. (unregistered) posted on 13 May 2008, 10:30 0 0
Apparently, anonymous poster #1 doesn't know %$@# about cell phones and wireless carriers. That last comment is the most preposterous, off the wall comment I've ever read.
23. (unregistered) posted on 13 May 2008, 14:08 0 0
seeing as verizon is the fastest data network im pretty sure theyll know what to do with it
38. DarkPhiber (unregistered) posted on 13 May 2008, 19:39 0 0
Verizon has the fastest network? Hardly! If you would like proof, look at Helio; they lease voice from Verizon and data from SPRINT. On another note; LTE is not even finalized yet. People cannot agree on the complete definition of it's standard. On the bright side, Sprint and Clearwire have formed a merger of it's Wi-Max licenses and will crush competition due to having a true 4G network. Dan Hesse seems to be righting the sinking ship. A friend of mine who works for AT&T said that people in that firm became worried when Hesse took the reigns of Sprint; he wants to DIFFERENTIATE. Why be in business if you are going to be like everyone else; LEAD!
39. (unregistered) posted on 13 May 2008, 21:43 0 0
worried. i guess you didn't read yesterdays article on bloomberg, "Sprint May Sell Assets as Loss Grows, Customers Leave". really something to worry about.
40. (unregistered) posted on 13 May 2008, 22:19 0 0
um yeah helio leases everything through sprint amp'd did everything through verizon. and vzw and sprint use the same tech for their 3g networks so go figure. it's the same speed. sprint is sinking and fast if you just look at their churn rate and earnings statements anyone can see that. I hope Hesse is as good as you think he is we need some friends in the cdma world
42. elgee02 (unregistered) posted on 13 May 2008, 23:50 0 0
AT&T has all the BBerrys? Well I got a news flash for you, VZW sells more BBerrys than any other carrier in the US and that is FACT. Better do some research before you make yourself to be a dumbass on the internet.
62. (unregistered) posted on 16 May 2008, 10:54 0 0
although you sound verry knowlegdeable (pardon my spelling) I dont think you grasping the concept, Qwest dropped Sprint, Sprint drops customers, sprint is feeding off Verizon. Sprint isnt doing anything, they CANT AFFORD to do ANYTHING. All I have to say is network tests prove whos the best...makes you wonder why ATT motto "fewest dropped calls" isnt around anymore...
66. smknv8s (unregistered) posted on 19 May 2008, 13:11 0 0
AT&T does normally get first crack at BB's. If you look into it though it's because they only test devices for 30 days before the launch. VZW test for 120 days, If there is a problem they will start over. Also, VZW picks up the BB's with more to offer ( more memory, video capture ect.) that would be why #44 elgee02 makes a good point.
69. (unregistered) posted on 19 May 2008, 16:27 0 0
The proof is in the puding: All reports prove that although ATT may have more customers, VZW is still leading in KPI ! and profitability!!
73. Verizon fan (unregistered) posted on 23 May 2008, 09:33 0 0
Att is garbage. They had to buy out cingular just to grow thier coverage and customers. Thats a nice 1 up.
78. jherz6 posted on 27 May 2008, 15:17 0 0
Why would Rim want to give a loser company like AT&T (Cingular) a exclusive like that. They wouldnt.
79. jherz6 posted on 27 May 2008, 15:22 0 0
Well say what you want about Verizon, there the only company that has had to merge with someone else to stay afloat. Verizon has been 3g for a long time and now there going to lte or 4g. If Verizon is so bad why are all the carriers trying to copy them? anser me that? Verizon LEADS Sprint, AT&T and all the rest seems to be the ones following.
88. (unregistered) posted on 22 Jul 2008, 18:32 0 0
Verizon's network may not be faster than Sprints..in fact...they have the same speeds approx 600kbs to 1.4 mbs but it has 3x the coverage. Helio probably signed up with Sprint before Verizon bumped up to Rev A but Sprint will never be real competition for Verizon Wireless!
4. (unregistered) posted on 13 May 2008, 09:50 0 0
at&t has all the blackberry's? lol, so does VZW, get your facts straight. It's one thing to like your carrier, its another to love it to point that you have to make false statements to feel better about your choices in life.
