The first device that will be available is BlackBerry 8700v

Jun 13, 2006 13:07 GMT  ·  By

Mobiltel - one the Bulgaria's largest mobile operators - and Research In Motion (RIM) announced the launch of BlackBerry in Bulgaria. Mobiltel will initially offer the BlackBerry 8700v device.

"We are pleased to work with Mobiltel to bring the popular and proven BlackBerry platform to the Bulgarian market. The BlackBerry 8700v delivers industry leading technologies in a stylish design, providing the ultimate mobile communications experience," said Charmaine Eggberry, Vice President, EMEA, Research In Motion.

"We are pleased to be the first to introduce BlackBerry in Bulgaria. The BlackBerry 8700v will allow customers to save time and stay connected whilst on the move," stated Stelios Malis, Mobiltel CMO.

The recently introduced quad-band device operates on Mobiltel's GSM/GPRS and EDGE network features an Intel processor and a completely re-engineered BlackBerry device platform that delivers fast web browsing, application performance and attachment viewing.

In addition, the BlackBerry 8700v provides a bright, high resolution LCD screen that supports more than 65,000 colors and delivers vivid graphics. It also incorporates an intelligent light-sensing technology that automatically adjusts the screen and keyboard lighting to provide optimized viewing in outdoor, indoor and dark environments. The BlackBerry 8700v also includes premium phone features such as dedicated 'send,' 'end' and 'mute' keys, smart dialing, conference calling, speed dialing, call forwarding, speakerphone and Bluetooth support for hands-free use with car kits and wireless headsets.