MTN and RIM Launch the BlackBerry Curve 8300 Smartphone in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda and Waterloo, ON - MTN, the leading telecommunications company in Uganda and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) a global leader in wireless technology announced the launch of the stylish and easy to use BlackBerry® Curve™ 8300 smartphone in Uganda.
Speaking at the launch MTN CEO Noel Meier said, “The BlackBerry solution brings together smartphones, software and service to allow easy access to email, phone, calendar, web, multimedia and corporate data applications on the go. We believe that the introduction of the BlackBerry solution will greatly supplement MTN’s cutting edge technology and innovativeness and will help serve MTN’s commitment to deliver the best solutions to our customers.”
He added that people would no longer need to be worried about being away from the office or their computers because they can now keep in touch with business or their personal communications through the real time connectivity provided by the BlackBerry® solution.
Charmaine Eggberry, Vice President and Managing Director EMEA at RIM added: “The BlackBerry Curve 8300 smartphone offers powerful communications and productivity capabilities, as well as an advanced multimedia suite that allows users to watch videos, capture and share pictures and listen to music. RIM is delighted to be working with MTN to offer the BlackBerry solution in Uganda.”
The BlackBerry Curve 8300:
With its stylish design, large display, easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard and intuitive trackball navigation system, the BlackBerry Curve 8300 smartphone looks as great as it performs. It offers a range of advanced multimedia features – including desktop software that gives customers the ability to create MP3 music files from CDs, create play lists and automatically convert pictures, music and videos from a PC for playback on the smartphone – together with all the renowned communications features that have won praise for BlackBerry smartphones around the world. It also comes with a 2 megapixel camera, complete with 5x digital zoom, built-in flash, self-portrait mirror and full screen viewfinder. Photos can be saved on the smartphone, which includes an expandable memory slot for additional storage, or shared easily and instantly by email, MMS or Instant Messaging. Photos can also be transferred over Bluetooth® or USB cable.
MTN will also be offering two different BlackBerry services.
BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, targeted specifically at the enterprise market, is available from MTN’s Corporate Sales Division for organizations with their own email server. The BlackBerry Enterprise Server software tightly integrates with IBM® Lotus® Domino®, Microsoft® Exchange and Novell® GroupWise®, providing powerful IT management capabilities as well as advanced encryption and security features to enable data security for enterprise customers.
For smaller businesses and individuals, BlackBerry® Internet Service will be available from all MTN shops. This service allows customers to access up to 10 supported POP3 or IMAP4 accounts, including most popular ISP accounts such as Gmail and Yahoo! Mail.
Customers can use the BlackBerry® solution anywhere in Uganda as well as over 50 countries worldwide with which MTN has data roaming agreements. The majority of European and frequently visited business destinations are included to help ensure business customers can stay in touch even whilst abroad.
ABOUT THE MTN GROUP
Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a multinational telecommunications group, operating in 21 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code: "MTN". As at 31 March 2007, MTN recorded 44 301 000 million subscribers across its operations, including those of Investcom LLC which MTN acquired in 2006 and MTN Irancell, which launched commercial operations in the Islamic Republic of Iran on 21 October 2006. The MTN Group operates in Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville), Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Uganda and Zambia. The acquisition of Investcom adds the following countries of operation to MTN’s portfolio – Afghanistan, Benin, Cyprus, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Liberia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. The MTN Group is a global sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ and has exclusive mobile content rights for Africa and the Middle East. Visit www.mtn.com.
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.
Speaking at the launch MTN CEO Noel Meier said, “The BlackBerry solution brings together smartphones, software and service to allow easy access to email, phone, calendar, web, multimedia and corporate data applications on the go. We believe that the introduction of the BlackBerry solution will greatly supplement MTN’s cutting edge technology and innovativeness and will help serve MTN’s commitment to deliver the best solutions to our customers.”
He added that people would no longer need to be worried about being away from the office or their computers because they can now keep in touch with business or their personal communications through the real time connectivity provided by the BlackBerry® solution.
Charmaine Eggberry, Vice President and Managing Director EMEA at RIM added: “The BlackBerry Curve 8300 smartphone offers powerful communications and productivity capabilities, as well as an advanced multimedia suite that allows users to watch videos, capture and share pictures and listen to music. RIM is delighted to be working with MTN to offer the BlackBerry solution in Uganda.”
The BlackBerry Curve 8300:
With its stylish design, large display, easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard and intuitive trackball navigation system, the BlackBerry Curve 8300 smartphone looks as great as it performs. It offers a range of advanced multimedia features – including desktop software that gives customers the ability to create MP3 music files from CDs, create play lists and automatically convert pictures, music and videos from a PC for playback on the smartphone – together with all the renowned communications features that have won praise for BlackBerry smartphones around the world. It also comes with a 2 megapixel camera, complete with 5x digital zoom, built-in flash, self-portrait mirror and full screen viewfinder. Photos can be saved on the smartphone, which includes an expandable memory slot for additional storage, or shared easily and instantly by email, MMS or Instant Messaging. Photos can also be transferred over Bluetooth® or USB cable.
MTN will also be offering two different BlackBerry services.
BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, targeted specifically at the enterprise market, is available from MTN’s Corporate Sales Division for organizations with their own email server. The BlackBerry Enterprise Server software tightly integrates with IBM® Lotus® Domino®, Microsoft® Exchange and Novell® GroupWise®, providing powerful IT management capabilities as well as advanced encryption and security features to enable data security for enterprise customers.
For smaller businesses and individuals, BlackBerry® Internet Service will be available from all MTN shops. This service allows customers to access up to 10 supported POP3 or IMAP4 accounts, including most popular ISP accounts such as Gmail and Yahoo! Mail.
Customers can use the BlackBerry® solution anywhere in Uganda as well as over 50 countries worldwide with which MTN has data roaming agreements. The majority of European and frequently visited business destinations are included to help ensure business customers can stay in touch even whilst abroad.
ABOUT THE MTN GROUP
Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a multinational telecommunications group, operating in 21 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The MTN Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share code: "MTN". As at 31 March 2007, MTN recorded 44 301 000 million subscribers across its operations, including those of Investcom LLC which MTN acquired in 2006 and MTN Irancell, which launched commercial operations in the Islamic Republic of Iran on 21 October 2006. The MTN Group operates in Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Republic of Congo (Congo Brazzaville), Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Uganda and Zambia. The acquisition of Investcom adds the following countries of operation to MTN’s portfolio – Afghanistan, Benin, Cyprus, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Liberia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. The MTN Group is a global sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ and has exclusive mobile content rights for Africa and the Middle East. Visit www.mtn.com.
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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