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Cable & Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ) and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced that pre-paid BlackBerry voice and data service will be officially introduced to the Jamaican mobile market on June 23, 2008 – a first not only for the Caribbean, but for North and South America.
Prepaid BlackBerry service, which will be available exclusively from Cable & Wireless bmobile, is an exciting development that will make the many benefits of the BlackBerry wireless solution accessible to a wide range of customers. bmobile prepaid customers will now be able to enjoy the utility and convenience of BlackBerry service, including instant access to email, internet browsing and instant messaging while on the move, with the popular ‘pay as you go’ option.

C&WJ will be offering two BlackBerry prepaid service packages; the Unlimited Email plan for $999 monthly and the Unlimited Email and Internet plan priced at $1899 per month.

The Unlimited Email plan is an entry-level solution designed for people who primarily need mobile email service. The Unlimited Email and Internet plan includes email and internet browsing using BlackBerry’s unique compression technology, substantially enhancing the users Internet experience. This package also comes pre-loaded with three instant messaging applications; and FaceBook and Windows Live Messenger will be available by June 28. Users will also have access to the widest variety of third-party applications including news, finance, entertainment, gaming and other lifestyle related services.

To mark the launch of its Prepaid Blackberry service C&WJ will be offering 50% off the monthly fees for the first 60 days (until August 22, 2008). The featured handset for the launch promotion is the BlackBerry Pearl 8120™ smartphone. However, customers can also get prepaid service on BlackBerry’s full range of powerful smartphones including the BlackBerry Curve™ 8320 and the BlackBerry 8820.

Previously known as a corporate and email service, BlackBerry’s ease of use and powerful features have made it one of the most popular ‘smart phones’ for the consumer market.

“With the majority of Jamaica’s mobile market consisting of prepaid customers, Cable & Wireless recognizes the value of a Prepaid BlackBerry service and we think it will enhance the way people live, work and play. We are pleased to be the first provider to offer this service in Jamaica,” C&WJ’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mariano Doble said.

“Cable & Wireless’ introduction of a pre-paid option for BlackBerry Internet Service in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries is a significant step in extending the reach of BlackBerry smartphones to more consumers in the region,” said Mark Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion.

[Source: TechJamaica.com]

[yogi]

Good for you.

[slgee]

Thats a good move considering that most people in Jamiaca are on prepaid tariffs.

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