Sprint made a weird announcement confirming BlackBerry 10. They have confirmed that BlackBerry 10 is coming with unlimited plans but they only mention the BlackBerry Q10 not the BlackBerry Z10. This odd omission makes it seem like they will only be carrying this model. Either way they don’t announce a release date just that it is coming later this year. More details at www.sprint.com/blackberry10 or in the press release below:
Sprint to Bring Truly Unlimited 4G LTE to BlackBerry Q10 Smartphone
NEW YORK & OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Jan. 30, 2013 – Sprint (NYSE: S) today
announced plans to carry the new BlackBerry® Q10 smartphone later this year. Powered by
BlackBerry® 10, this device will benefit from Truly Unlimited℠ 4G LTE data, text and calling
to any mobile with no metering, no throttling, and no overages, all while on the Sprint
network.
The new BlackBerry Q10 smartphone is based on the re-designed, re-engineered and re-
invented BlackBerry 10 platform and offers customers a powerful and unique new mobile
computing experience. The BlackBerry Q10 smartphone will be the first BlackBerry 10
smartphone with a physical QWERTY keyboard and touchscreen, delivering a smarter
experience that continuously adapts to a customer’s needs.
Additional details, including pricing, will be shared closer to availability. Customers
can get more information about the new BlackBerry Q10 smartphone from Sprint at
www.sprint.com/blackberry10.
“Sprint and RIM have been strong partners for more than a dozen years, and we have an
extremely loyal base of BlackBerry customers who will appreciate the features of the new
BlackBerry 10 platform,” said David Owens, vice president-Product Development, Sprint.
“We also look forward to adding BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 to our portfolio and
bringing the enterprise mobility solution to our customers.”
“The BlackBerry Q10 smartphone delivers a powerful new platform for BlackBerry
customers,” said Carlo Chiarello, executive vice president-Global Smartphone Business,
RIM. “Combined with the 4G LTE network and service plans from Sprint, BlackBerry Q10
customers will be delighted with a re-invented communication experience, seamless
multitasking, easy access to multiple social networks and the peace of mind that BlackBerry
security gives them.”
BlackBerry 10 gives customers a faster and smarter experience that continuously adapts to
their needs. Every feature, every gesture, and every detail is designed to keep customers
moving and includes advancements such as:
• Peek and Flow into the BlackBerry Hub – A new mobile computing paradigm
where what matters to customers is always only one swipe away
Keyboard – Understands and adapts to customers, so they can type faster and more
accurately, with a QWERTY keyboard that has rows separated by frets, making it
easier to type accurately and with more confidence than ever before
BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger) – Allows customers to share things with the people
that matter to them in an instant
BlackBerry® Balance™ technology – Protects what is important to customers and the
businesses they work for
Sprint introduced its all-new 4G LTE network in July 2012 and now offers service in 58
markets[i]. For the most up-to-date details on the Sprint 4G LTE portfolio and rollout,
please visit www.sprint.com/4GLTE. For detailed 4G LTE maps, providing coverage
information right down to the address, please visit www.sprint.com/coverage. Customers
are encouraged to check back often, as the maps will be updated when coverage in these
markets is enhanced.
