Wireless Networks

CDMA2000 1X Ev-DO Networks

CDMA2000® 1X networks allow you to maintain a virtual connection to the wireless network for data services. These networks support high-speed data services, are designed for wide-area data communication and offer high quality mobile voice services. Support for Ev-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) on some devices allows for even faster browsing and attachment viewing speeds, as well as tethered modem capability. Ev-DO can reach burst rates of up to 2.4 Mbps. CDMA2000 1X Ev-DO networks are operated by Telstra in Australia.

Smartphones that operate on CDMA2000 1X networks: BlackBerry® 7130e, BlackBerry® 7250

Smartphones that operate on Ev-DO networks: BlackBerry 7130e, BlackBerry 7250

GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/W-CDMA Networks

GSM®/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/W-CDMA networks allow you to maintain a virtual connection to the wireless network for data services. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution) and UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) are packet switched networks, designed for wide-area data communication, while GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) offers high quality mobile voice services. UMTS, also known as 3GSM, offers simultaneous voice and data functionality, and supports higher download speeds. Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (W-CDMA) is a type of 3G cellular network and is used in the Japanese FOMA® (Freedom of Mobile Multimedia Access) system.

Smartphones that operate on GSM/GPRS networks: BlackBerry® 7130g, BlackBerry® 7130v, BlackBerry® 7290, BlackBerry® 7730, BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8100, BlackBerry® Curve™ 8300, BlackBerry® 8700g, BlackBerry® 8700v, BlackBerry® 8707g, BlackBerry® 8707h, BlackBerry® 8707v, BlackBerry® 8800

Smartphones that operate on EDGE networks*: BlackBerry 7130g, BlackBerry 7130v, BlackBerry 8100, BlackBerry 8300, BlackBerry 8700g, BlackBerry 8700v, BlackBerry 8800

Smartphones that operate on UMTS networks*: BlackBerry 8707g, BlackBerry 8707v

Smartphones that operate on W-CDMA networks*: BlackBerry 8707h

iDEN Network

The integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN®) is an all-digital technology designed to provide high quality sound and transmission.

Smartphones that operate on the iDEN network: BlackBerry® 7100i

*Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry® software.