Airtel launches BlackBerry

October 20, 2004

Airtel today announced that is launching Research In Motion's BlackBerry wireless handheld. The service comes with 'always-on' high-speed connectivity, enabling customers to be always connected with their office networks and the Internet. Thus, corporate customers can now access their e-mails, organisers and their office intranet on the move. With high-speed connectivity the data is always kept up-to-date.

Airtel has launched the BlackBerry models 7730, 7230 & 6230. The prices range between Rs. 18,990 & Rs. 32,990. The service will cost between Rs 1,799 and Rs 2,799 depending on the usage pattern.

The BlackBerry has been simultaneously launched in 13 cities. Airtel has upgraded its network to enable 'always-on' connectivity for these handhelds.

BlackBerry Handhelds

The three handhelds which have been launched in India are:

BlackBerry 7730	Features Phone, email, SMS, browser and organizer applications Large, high resolution screen supporting over 65,000 colours Java™ development platform based on open standards Integrated attachment viewing Tri-Band handheld, operates on 900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS wireless networks Cost: Rs. 32,990/-
BlackBerry 7230	Features Phone, email, SMS, browser and organizer applications 240 x 160 display supporting over 65,000 colours Java™ development platform based on open standards Full-featured connected organizer with PC synchronization Integrated attachment viewing Tri-Band handheld, operates on 900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS wireless networks Cost: Rs. 29,990/-
BlackBerry 6230	Features Phone, email, SMS, browser and organizer applications Full-featured connected organizer with PC synchronization Tri-Band handheld, operates on 900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS wireless networks Cost: Rs. 18,990/-