TMobile edges out o2 with BlackBerry Curve 8900

Posted by Mark Mayne on Fri 12 Dec 2008

Telco wars break out over latest Blackberry offering

Executives at o2 are likely to have an uncomfortable weekend after rival T-Mobile gazumped their launch of the much-anticipated BlackBerry Curve 8900.

T-Mobile has not only released the BlackBerry Curve 8900 earlier, but also at a lower price point - free when you sign up to a £35 ($52/€39) monthly contract.

O2 had previously announced that the email-competent handset would be available in early January, at an unannounced price. Carphone Warehouse had also committed to a later 8900 launch on December 20.

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 improves on the Bold with a 3.2-megapixel camera, and also includes Micro SD memory card slot and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Via: The Register

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