Verizon makes BlackBerry 8830 available along with the accompanying services
By Dusan Belic on Monday, May 28th, 2007 at 9:03 AM PST In Announcements, Devices, RIM (Research in Motion), Verizon
Verizon Wireless just announced the availability of the long-time expected BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) 8830 World Edition smartphone. The carrier also announced the new Global BlackBerry service, an “always-on, always connected” wireless e-mail solution that works in more than 160 countries, providing customers with quick and easy access to e-mail, contacts, calendar, organizer and the Web while on-the-go. The new service also comes bundled with Global Support Pack that includes a SIM card, a user reference guide and details on accessing the Global Help Desk for 24/7 customer support. Customers also receive a calling card for free support calls while traveling outside of the U.S. from any landline phone to technical support if the BlackBerry 8830 is lost, broken or stolen. More information about Verizon (NYSE: VZ)’s new offering is available from here and here.

