Sprint and Research In Motion today announced expansion of the BlackBerry® portfolio for Sprint Mobile Broadband Service, including the introduction of the BlackBerry 7130e™ from Sprint, capable of taking advantage of broadband-like speeds delivered on the Sprint Power Vision NetworkSM(1). Sprint today has the nation’s largest mobile broadband network covering more than 150 million people in 220 major metropolitan areas as well as 470 airports across the nation.
BlackBerry 7130e powered by Sprint
Operating on the Sprint Power Vision Network, the BlackBerry 7130e provides complete BlackBerry functionality at broadband-like speeds (average download speeds of 400-700kpbs and up to 2Mbps(2)) giving customers rich phone and messaging features for extending the workplace and enjoying life. It combines top-of-the-line features like Bluetooth® Wireless technology, speakerphone, high-resolution color display and SureType™ keyboard technology into a sleek, stylish handset. The BlackBerry 7130e can also be used as a tethered modem in conjunction with a laptop for high-speed Internet and data application access anywhere Sprint has coverage. Key features include:
Support for Sprint Mobile Broadband service on the nation’s largest mobile broadband network
Lightweight, slim design with large color display
Full-featured phone
BlackBerry “Push” Technology
Phone-as-modem capability
SureType technology, which combines a traditional phone keypad and familiar QWERTY keyboard for quick, accurate and comfortable dialing and data input
Bluetooth Wireless technology headset and car kit support
Speakerphone
Dedicated “send” and “end” keys
64MB of flash memory, 16 Mb SRAM
Integrated attachment viewing for popular file formats
“The BlackBerry 7130e and Sprint Mobile Broadband service provide customers with a high-performance mobile solution in a slim and stylish design," said Mark Guibert, vice president of corporate marketing at RIM. "It's an exceptional choice for customers looking to upgrade their existing mobile phone with a new handset that's both powerful and easy to use.”
The BlackBerry 7130e is currently available at Sprint Stores, Sprint business sales channels and online at www.sprint.com for $199.99 after available discounts and promotions.
BlackBerry 7130e powered by Sprint
Operating on the Sprint Power Vision Network, the BlackBerry 7130e provides complete BlackBerry functionality at broadband-like speeds (average download speeds of 400-700kpbs and up to 2Mbps(2)) giving customers rich phone and messaging features for extending the workplace and enjoying life. It combines top-of-the-line features like Bluetooth® Wireless technology, speakerphone, high-resolution color display and SureType™ keyboard technology into a sleek, stylish handset. The BlackBerry 7130e can also be used as a tethered modem in conjunction with a laptop for high-speed Internet and data application access anywhere Sprint has coverage. Key features include:
“The BlackBerry 7130e and Sprint Mobile Broadband service provide customers with a high-performance mobile solution in a slim and stylish design," said Mark Guibert, vice president of corporate marketing at RIM. "It's an exceptional choice for customers looking to upgrade their existing mobile phone with a new handset that's both powerful and easy to use.”
The BlackBerry 7130e is currently available at Sprint Stores, Sprint business sales channels and online at www.sprint.com for $199.99 after available discounts and promotions.
