BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless announced it will sell a CDMA2000 1x EV-DO-capable BlackBerry, along with a service plan that will allow subscribers to use the gadget as a modem for their laptop.
“BroadbandAccess is rapidly becoming the standard for wireless connectivity in the business world,” said Bill Stone, vice-president marketing for Verizon Wireless. “BroadbandAccess Connect on the new BlackBerry 7130e introduces another option for customers who view office mobility and speed as a competitive advantage in their business.”
Verizon said it will sell the 7130e BlackBerry from Research In Motion Ltd. for $300 with a service plan. And, using Verizon’s new BroadbandAccess Connect service, laptop owners will be able to route an Internet connection through their 7130e BlackBerry.
Verizon said its new BroadbandAccess Connect service is available for $15 with any Verizon Wireless BlackBerry voice and unlimited data plan beginning at $80, or $30 with the purchase of a BlackBerry data-only plan for $50.
Bell Mobility recently introduced the 7130e for its EV-DO network.
In other gadget news, Alltel Corp. announced the launch of its first-ever Windows Mobile device, the PPC6700 from UTStarcom Inc. The carrier will sell the device for $480 with a service agreement.
