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BlackBerry Pearl and BlackBerry 8707v Available in Bahrain Through MTC-Vodafone	By Cosmin Vasile, Communications News Editor 14th of March 2007, 11:28 GMT Adjust text size:


MTC-Vodafone and Research In Motion, recently announced the introduction of two new BlackBerry smartphones in Bahrain. Under a partnership agreement, MTC-Vodafone has access to Vodafone's Global Frame Agreement with RIM, enabling MTC-Vodafone customers to benefit from Vodafone's global sourcing of BlackBerry smartphones and 24/7 technical support. Already popular among global business users, the iconic BlackBerry solution is now reaching a broader market with the new smartphone offerings. The BlackBerry Pearl is one of the smallest and lightest smartphones in the world, with a classy, piano black finish, fast EDGE-enabled technology, digital camera, multimedia capabilities and an expandable memory slot. The stylish BlackBerry 8707v operates on MTC-Vodafone's UMTS network and meets the needs of today's most demanding business professionals. It has a sleek design featuring a full QWERTY keyboard, fast access to the Internet and data applications on the move. The BlackBerry 8707v can also be used as a tethered modem to enable users to access the Internet from their laptop computers. A notable feature also set to please users is the embedded "Vodafone Today" theme, a unique interface that is designed for ease-of-use. MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain) customers can also enjoy island wide high-speed coverage for GPRS, EDGE and UMTS networks. Besides the roaming service throughout the Kingdom, MTC-Vodafone offers a seamless experience to BlackBerry users traveling to overseas destinations and requiring access to email, the Internet and other applications. International coverage is provided as a result of agreements with 133 GPRS roaming partners in over 80 countries most visited by MTC-Vodafone customers. The data services are in addition to the conventional voice roaming service available with 311 voice partners in 142 countries. The BlackBerry Pearl and BlackBerry 8707v will be available from MTC-Vodafone Experience shops and through the MTC-Vodafone corporate sales team.

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