Vodafone and RIM launch GPS-enabled BlackBerry smartphones in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt and Waterloo, ON, Canada - Vodafone Egypt and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced a portfolio of high-performance GPS-enabled BlackBerry® smartphones in Egypt, including the BlackBerry® Storm™, BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900, and BlackBerry® Bold™.
Vodafone was the first operator to launch the BlackBerry® solution in Egypt in 2004. Launching the new range of GPS-enabled BlackBerry smartphones for enterprise and individual users further underscores Vodafone's commitment to maintain a leadership position within the Egyptian market, delivering state-of-the-art products and services to customers.
BlackBerry smartphones provide customers with easy wireless access to email, phone, organiser, web, multimedia and a wide range of other business and lifestyle applications. Through the new GPS-enabled BlackBerry smartphones from Vodafone, users gain incredible functionality and can enjoy the many benefits of location-based applications in the palm of their hands.
Honoured with the GSMA’s Best Mobile Technology Breakthrough award at Mobile World Congress 2009, the BlackBerry Storm smartphone features the world’s first clickable touch-screen. The screen depresses ever so slightly when pressed, dramatically enhancing the touch interface for both typing and navigation. Purpose built for Vodafone and its partners, the BlackBerry Storm smartphone offers a large and stunning display together with a first class phone and the industry’s leading email and messaging capabilities, as well as many other powerful features including 3G (HSPA) network support, desktop-style web pages, advanced multimedia capabilities, 3.2 megapixel camera and built-in GPS – all designed to give users an exceptional mobile experience.
Sporting an extremely sleek style, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone incorporates a full-QWERTY keyboard and an intuitive trackball that allow easy typing and navigation. Its 3.2 megapixel camera takes sharp, print-quality pictures and features auto focus, digital zoom, flash and video recording*. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 has an expansive feature set that keeps users easily connected to family, friends and colleagues. It also offers global connectivity support, Wi-Fi®, GPS, a next generation 512MHz processor and a stunning hi-resolution display.
The BlackBerry Bold smartphone supports tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world and also comes with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi, as well as a rich set of multimedia capabilities. Featuring a lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and stylish leatherette back plate, the BlackBerry Bold is a symbol of accomplishment and aspiration. The smartphone's stunning display, sophisticated user interface and newly designed full-QWERTY keyboard make the BlackBerry Bold smartphone a ‘must have’ for power users and business professionals alike.
Supported on Vodafone’s fast and reliable network, these three BlackBerry smartphones enable users to make the most of their time and do more with great ease and efficiency.
*Video recording requires a microSD card, which may be sold separately
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About Vodafone Egypt
Vodafone Egypt is a total communications provider, offering customers voice, data, and 3G broadband and fixed internet. Vodafone Egypt now boasts a team of more than 3600 employees serving more than 17.6 million customers (Dec. 2008) nationwide. Vodafone Egypt offers roaming services through agreements with more than 438 partners from more than 153 countries. More information about Vodafone Egypt can be found at www.vodafone.com.eg
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.
Vodafone was the first operator to launch the BlackBerry® solution in Egypt in 2004. Launching the new range of GPS-enabled BlackBerry smartphones for enterprise and individual users further underscores Vodafone's commitment to maintain a leadership position within the Egyptian market, delivering state-of-the-art products and services to customers.
BlackBerry smartphones provide customers with easy wireless access to email, phone, organiser, web, multimedia and a wide range of other business and lifestyle applications. Through the new GPS-enabled BlackBerry smartphones from Vodafone, users gain incredible functionality and can enjoy the many benefits of location-based applications in the palm of their hands.
Honoured with the GSMA’s Best Mobile Technology Breakthrough award at Mobile World Congress 2009, the BlackBerry Storm smartphone features the world’s first clickable touch-screen. The screen depresses ever so slightly when pressed, dramatically enhancing the touch interface for both typing and navigation. Purpose built for Vodafone and its partners, the BlackBerry Storm smartphone offers a large and stunning display together with a first class phone and the industry’s leading email and messaging capabilities, as well as many other powerful features including 3G (HSPA) network support, desktop-style web pages, advanced multimedia capabilities, 3.2 megapixel camera and built-in GPS – all designed to give users an exceptional mobile experience.
Sporting an extremely sleek style, the BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone incorporates a full-QWERTY keyboard and an intuitive trackball that allow easy typing and navigation. Its 3.2 megapixel camera takes sharp, print-quality pictures and features auto focus, digital zoom, flash and video recording*. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 has an expansive feature set that keeps users easily connected to family, friends and colleagues. It also offers global connectivity support, Wi-Fi®, GPS, a next generation 512MHz processor and a stunning hi-resolution display.
The BlackBerry Bold smartphone supports tri-band HSDPA high-speed networks around the world and also comes with integrated GPS and Wi-Fi, as well as a rich set of multimedia capabilities. Featuring a lustrous black exterior, satin chrome finished frame and stylish leatherette back plate, the BlackBerry Bold is a symbol of accomplishment and aspiration. The smartphone's stunning display, sophisticated user interface and newly designed full-QWERTY keyboard make the BlackBerry Bold smartphone a ‘must have’ for power users and business professionals alike.
Supported on Vodafone’s fast and reliable network, these three BlackBerry smartphones enable users to make the most of their time and do more with great ease and efficiency.
*Video recording requires a microSD card, which may be sold separately
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About Vodafone Egypt
Vodafone Egypt is a total communications provider, offering customers voice, data, and 3G broadband and fixed internet. Vodafone Egypt now boasts a team of more than 3600 employees serving more than 17.6 million customers (Dec. 2008) nationwide. Vodafone Egypt offers roaming services through agreements with more than 438 partners from more than 153 countries. More information about Vodafone Egypt can be found at www.vodafone.com.eg
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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