MEMORIAL DAY SALE: Use Coupon Code MEM12 at checkout to save 15% on ALL BlackBerry accessories this weekend!
Join Our 3 MILLION+ Members Today! Register Here | Login
 
 
 

General Forums

BlackBerry Phone Forums

Other Popular Forums

See All Forums »
 
 
Go Back   BlackBerry Forums at CrackBerry.com > BlackBerry Smartphone Help and Discussion Forums > BlackBerry Bold 9000
Bold or thunder/storm to be UMA? Bold or thunder/storm to be UMA?
FAQ Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Log in

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
    Thread Author   #1  
Old 07-10-2008, 01:33 PM
CrackBerry User
Device(s): 8900 (Curve)
Carrier: T-Mobile
  
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 17
Likes Received: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default Bold or thunder/storm to be UMA?
Hi, I'm a t-mobile user and I'm interested in getting a bold or thunder/storm (whatever the decided on name for the new touch screen blackberry is today)... the catch is when will any/all be available & available on t-mobile, will any/all have UMA? Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Reply With Quote Tip this Post
  #2  
Old 07-10-2008, 02:05 PM
Forums Moderator
Device(s): 9930
Carrier: SprinT&T
Pin: Point Accuracy
  
Location: NYC
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 12,842
Likes Received: 61
Thanked 64 Times in 51 Posts
Default
Thunder... no. CDMA carriers don't utilize WiFi/UMA

So far, the Thunder will be a Verizon/Vodafone lifetime exclusive device. That means no future in the T-mobile line-up, unless they don't meet the quotas that RIM will set forth to keep the exclusivity.
__________________
CrackBerry.com Mod | Retired Android Central Mod | Tech Enthusiast
Forum Guidelines | MarketPlace Guidelines
My Twitter | The Genesis Blog
My Marketplace Feedback
Reply With Quote Tip this Post
  #3  
Old 07-10-2008, 02:10 PM
Forums Moderator
Device(s): 9930
Carrier: SprinT&T
Pin: Point Accuracy
  
Location: NYC
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 12,842
Likes Received: 61
Thanked 64 Times in 51 Posts
Default
Also... welcome to crackberry.com
__________________
CrackBerry.com Mod | Retired Android Central Mod | Tech Enthusiast
Forum Guidelines | MarketPlace Guidelines
My Twitter | The Genesis Blog
My Marketplace Feedback
Reply With Quote Tip this Post
    Thread Author   #4  
Old 07-10-2008, 07:30 PM
CrackBerry User
Device(s): 8900 (Curve)
Carrier: T-Mobile
  
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 17
Likes Received: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default
Thank you for the quick reply & for welcoming me to this site. Do you happen to know if the Bold - 9000 will be UMA capable using t-mobile? I'm an avid mac owner for well over 10 years but I DON'T WANT AN IPHONE!!! so please give me some good news. Thanks once again for any assistance.
Reply With Quote Tip this Post
  #5  
Old 07-10-2008, 07:32 PM
CrackBerry Master
Device(s): 9000 (Bold)
Carrier: AT&T/Cingular
  
Location: Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 1,177
Likes Received: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default
There's the Javelin thats gonna come out with Tmo...that'll be UMA. The Bold does have wifi but it'll be a while before it comes out with Tmo.
__________________
Aspire to Inspire before you Expire
Reply With Quote Tip this Post
  #6  
Old 07-11-2008, 05:24 PM
CrackBerry Master
Device(s): 9900 (7.1.0.342)/HTC One X
Carrier: at&t
Pin: g... One Ping only please!
  
Location: Everywhere...
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,112
Likes Received: 110
Thanked 151 Times in 74 Posts
Default
Wow a mac user that doesn't want an iPhone. I didn't think that was possible....
Reply With Quote Tip this Post
  #7  
Old 07-13-2008, 10:28 PM
CrackBerry Abuser
Device(s): 9810 (Torch)
Carrier: AT&T/Cingular
  
Location: Newark, DE
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 244
Likes Received: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default
Any anticipated release date for the Javelin? My boyfriend has been wanting a BB and I figure I'll give him my Curve when I get a shinny new Jav.

EDIT

Or if the Thunder has UMA I might buy an unlocked one from UK. ;-)
Last edited by deloreancowboy; 07-15-2008 at 11:17 AM.
Reply With Quote Tip this Post
  #8  
Old 09-28-2008, 02:27 PM
CrackBerry Newbie
Device(s): 8700c
Carrier: T-Mobile
  
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1
Likes Received: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by phonegeek View Post
Wow a mac user that doesn't want an iPhone. I didn't think that was possible....
Count me as another Mac user who sold his iPhone. For me, a BlackBerry (currently have an 8320 w/UMA) and an iPod Touch covers all the functions nicely. Couldn't stand the dependency on a non-swappable battery in the iPhone. WiFi e-mail ports are blocked at work, and I get no cell signal within the building at work. So, the BlackBerry w/UMA covers phone and e-mail perfectly. If some version of the 9500 would ever appear as a T-Mo phone with UMA, I'd grab it in a heartbeat, and then, probably need only 1 device.
Reply With Quote Tip this Post
Reply
BlackBerry Forums at CrackBerry.com > > BlackBerry Smartphone Help and Discussion Forums > BlackBerry Bold 9000   Bold or thunder/storm to be UMA?

« I think the BB Browser is a bit fiddly, but it can be coaxed to go a bit faster. | Is that a Bold in your pocket or... »
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode


Contact Us - BlackBerry Forums at CrackBerry.com - Archive - Top