US Cellular adding BlackBerry Bold 9650 tomorrow for $160
For a carrier that only offers the lowly Pearl Flip 8230 and Curve 8530 right now, you could definitely argue that regional US Cellular is in desperate need of a BlackBerry freshening — and it’s getting exactly that this week with the launch of the Bold 9650. Though it won’t have BlackBerry 6 at launch, USCC’s press release is quick to note that the phone is “BlackBerry 6 ready” and will be available as an upgrade “in the coming months.” Like other 9650s in the field, this version offers a GSM / HSPA radio on board for global roaming capability, a 3.2 megapixel shooter, optical pad, and — of course — all the portrait QWERTY action you can handle. Look for it in stores tomorrow for $159.95 after a $70 rebate on a new two-year deal.
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