The first BlackBerry smartphone with WiFi technology will be available from now on in the US too, through AT&T. The device will manage to pack a large number of evolved features that will take care of the user's both personal and business needs for communication solutions.

The smartphone relies on most 802.11 wireless connection hotspots for providing a reliable data roaming like no other device is capable of providing at this point. BlackBerry 8820 also relies on AT&T's nationwide EDGE network, which also contributes to keeping them connected with wireless e-mail, Internet access and other mobile applications through data services even when abroad.

"The new BlackBerry 8820 builds on AT&T's leading domestic and international coverage footprint by giving customers the ability to link with their company's wireless campus network or access e-mail and browse the Web at Wi-Fi hot spots even in the few countries in which we do not have data roaming agreements", said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president- Marketing and Operations for AT&T's wireless unit. "That makes the BlackBerry 8820 from AT&T an exceptional world phone for global use by business customers and individuals alike", he further added.

Customers can use BlackBerry 8820 to make or receive wireless phone calls in more than 190 countries. The phone also includes GPS capabilities through TeleNav, push-to-talk service, one feature that is extremely useful for many users. Moreover, it also takes care of entertainment, with AT&T Mobile Music, a music service that brings access to a large collection of music content, and access to online subscription music content from eMusic, XM Satellite Radio.

BlackBerry 8820 will be available from now on in all 1,800 AT&T retail stores nationwide for the price of USD 300, with a two-year contract and rebate.