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SaskTel confirms BlackBerry Torch 9800 launching by “the end of this month”

By on September 8, 2010 at 3:12pm in SaskTel News


Since SaskTel launched their 3G+ network they are releasing newer devices quicker… another addition is on the way and it’s the BlackBerry Torch 9800. SaskTel says this new touchscreen/QWERTY slider will be available by “end of this month”. Other carriers such as TELUS, Rogers, Bell and Virgin are all releasing this on September 24th.

No details on pricing but if they follow their previous trend the 3-year contract price will fall in line with the other carriers at $199.99, but the no-contract price will skyrocket for reason. For example, the Vibrant was recently released at $645 no-contract while Bell is selling it for $499.95 no contract. Want another example… the BlackBerry Pearl 3G is going for a massive $635 on SaskTel while Wind Mobile currently has it for $300. Hopefully the various price points drop.

Source: Twitter
(Thanks Michael!)

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  3. No worries SaskTel customers… the BlackBerry Torch is coming soon
  4. Bell also releasing BlackBerry Torch 9800 September 24th

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5 comments for “SaskTel confirms BlackBerry Torch 9800 launching by “the end of this month””

  1. why wouldnt you just buy from another carrier, and unlock?

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    Posted by Matt in WPG, | September 8, 2010, 3:30 pm
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    • see the problem lies with warranty. I have been with sasktel for 15 years with cell phones and when i have needed warranty they are very accomodating. Now when I have used an unlocked phone and something goes wrong i was screwed. They wont help you out or give you a loaner phone if you didnt but it from them. Ya there pricing is fricking ridiclous but there is no place with better coverage in saskatchewan. So that why all of us get upset and wanna flip out on sasktel for taking so long but we dont because in the end they are still the best. The plans are reasonably priced so I complain just not too loud haha

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      Posted by Steve | September 9, 2010, 1:42 pm

  2. A lot of people don’t know about the ‘unlocking’ of phones, and I think the majority of people don’t want the hassle of buying or unlocking a phone for a certain carrier. Its too bad, there’s a few UNNAMED cell phone carriers in Canada that charge too much for their phones off contract… in my opinion :)

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    Posted by J Taylor | September 9, 2010, 8:39 am
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  3. How do you unlock phones? I’ve never heard of that.

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    Posted by Theo | September 10, 2010, 1:11 pm
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  4. it is an amazing phone

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    Posted by andy | December 6, 2010, 5:11 pm
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