Like the idea of the business-powerhouse applications of the RIM Blackberry but fearful of getting caught up in a huge monthly bill or long-term commitment? T-Mobile understands where you’re coming from and has announced that it will begin selling a prepaid BlackBerry plan that doesn’t require a contract or even a credit check.
The new T-Mobile Complete “no contract” plans will start at $50 a month for unlimited voice with additional services coming in at $60 for unlimited voice and text and $80 for unlimited voice, text and mobile Web.
At launch, the company will offer four handsets, including the hot BlackBerry Curve 8520, to choose from.
The prepaid plans will be available through Best Buy and Wal-Mart immediately and will likely reach more retailers soon.
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:40 am
Not sure if you have come across these guys – but maybe of interest for your blog/newsletters…. I have been looking for a PBX /Mobile integration solution to reduce our telecoms bills – I just have found Agito Networks and have been really impressed…. Worth checking out….
Here is a cut down version of their blurb – but more detail (collateral), webcast and contact detail when you click thru to their website… http://www.agitonetworks.com/blackberry_voip
Agito Networks RoamAnywhere intelligently connects users to the best available wireless network (enterprise WiFi, cellular, home, hotspot), with fast, cost effective and automatic handover as they move between networks.
We support over 45 of the leading smartphones from Nokia. Samsung, HTC, etc., and have also recently announced Agito for BlackBerry, the first enterprise VoIP over WiFi solution for BlackBerry smartphones. Agito for Blackberry brings all of the key benefits of VoWLAN, such as:
Better in-building coverage using your enterprise WLAN
Reduced international mobile expenses – both for direct dialing and international roaming
Increase in productivity and collaboration for mobile workers, with deskphone and PBX features available on the BlackBerry smartphone
Agito for BlackBerry brings these benefits and features to your organisation whether the user is using VoIP over WiFi or cellular. As always, Agito’s award winning RoamAnywhere solution is simple and easy to install and manage, supporting a wide variety of PBXs (including Cisco, Avaya, Nortel, ShoreTel, and many others), all from a power-efficient, single RU appliance.
More info: http://www.agitonetworks.com/blackberry_voip