Blackberry Bold 9000 Release Date

The Blackberry Bold release date varies depending on your country and carrier. When the Blackberry Bold is released depends on where you are located and which cell phone service provider you use. In some countries, the Blackberry Bold release date is pushed back further.

The Blackberry Bold is the latest smartphone from smartphone manufacturer Research In Motion (RIM). Facing increased competition from the Apple iPhone, RIM's Blackberry Bold is a "bold" maneuver to take back smartphone marketshare. Blackberry Bold release dates published further in this Blackberry Bold technology article.

The Blackberry Bold boasts numerous smartphone features that are sure to impress consumers, including a 2 mega-pixel camera (with flash!), GPS, Bluetoon, a powerful battery, wireless internet, video and music playback capabilities, and the ability to support numerous networks (EDGE, GPRS, HSDPA, GSM, etc.). But these features are useless if you can't buy the phone yet. What is the Blackberry Bold release date?

When Is The Blackberry Bold Release Date?

The Blackberry Bold 9000 release date was in mid-summer for U.S. users on the Verizon, AT&T or Sprint cell phone networks. Smartphone purchasers on those networks would have had a Blackberry Bold release date in July.

The Blackberry Bold release date for U.S. smartphone consumers on T-Mobile is in September.

In Canada, Rogers has an exclusive agreement with RIM. The Canada Blackberry Bold release date was on August 21, 2008. If you are in Canada, the release date has already passed! You may purchase a Blackberry Bold immediately through Rogers Wireless.

The earliest Blackberry Bold release date was in Chile, where the Blackberry Bold promptly sold out.

Upon the arrival of the Blackberry Bold release date, consumers can choose from various cell plans. In general, the Blackberry Bold is being sold for approximately $399, although the Blackberry Bold price varies depending on your carrier and any applicable rebates. There are also Blackberry data plans that need to be purchased in order to utilize the smartphone features such as email.

Is The Blackberry Bold a Smart Phone Purchase?

People who have tested the Blackberry Bold upon its release have raved about its features. Regardless, the Blackberry Bold carries a relatively heavy price tag. Consumers looking for a new smartphone need to be aware of what features they need, and how much they are willing to pay for it.

Also, the Blackberry Bold is not without its problems. One reviewer said that "the Bold also has some 3G connection issues [like the iPhone[, particularly on streets with tall buildings" (source).