Sydney, Australia - Optus and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM: TSX: RIM) today announced the new BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphone – the thinnest, lightest full-QWERTY BlackBerry® smartphone – is now available on the Optus network.
The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone features an elegant, compact design with a stylish black finish and chrome frame. In addition to its easy-to-use full-QWERTY keyboard, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 features a large and vivid display with the highest resolution available on a BlackBerry smartphone (480x360) and a next generation 512MHz processor for fast and responsive performance, as well as built-in Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g) and GPS with support for location-based applications and services. It also supports a wide range of popular communications, social networking and multimedia applications, making it easier than ever to stay connected, productive and entertained while on the go.
The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone includes advanced multimedia capabilities including a 3.2-megapixel camera with image stabilisation, zoom, flash and video recording, and a rich media player together with a 3.5mm stereo headset jack and headset. It includes a hot-swappable microSD/SDHC memory card slot (with a 256MB card included) and can support memory cards of up to 16GB*, allowing customers to carry and capture more of their favourite music, pictures and video wherever they go.
Phil Offer, Optus Small and Medium Business Marketing Director, said with the increasing popularity of smartphones and wireless solutions, Optus is focused on getting the latest devices into Optus business customers’ hands.
“These handsets are redefining the way that small businesses do business as well as how people communicate. We’ve seen our customers achieve significant cash flow savings by using smartphones to reduce back office work and free up more time to spend with customers, families, friends and personal contacts.
“Optus is delivering tailored pricing plans to suit BlackBerry smartphones users, designed to include substantial data allowances to allow business customers and individuals to access data and manage communication needs on the go.
“The BlackBerry Curve 8900 will be available in stores at the beginning of July and will be a great addition for Optus business and retail customers,” Mr Offer said.
The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone can be purchased from Optus small business for $0 upfront* on a 24 month ‘yes’ business BlackBerry $79 Cap Plan.
For more information about the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone, please visit au.blackberry.com
* MicroSD/SDHC memory cards are available today in configurations of up to 16GB and the BlackBerry Curve 8900 is expected to support upcoming 32GB microSD/SDHC cards.
** Minimum Total Cost for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 on the ‘yes’ Business BlackBerry $79 Cap Plan over 24 months is $1,896.
About Optus
Optus is an Australian leader in integrated communications. The company specialises in a broad range of communications services including mobile, local, national and long distance telephony, business network services, internet and satellite services and subscription television. For more information please visit www.optus.com.au
About Research In Motion (RIM)
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, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM 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.
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