Well looky here…RIM has gone ahead and dropped its Wi-Fi equipped BlackBerry 8820 on Spanish soil. Showing up on the Orange network, the BlackBerry 8820 is pretty much as expected, sporting Wi-Fi in addition to quad-band GSM coverage, EDGE data connection, and built in GPS — pretty much par for the course by now. Of interest, however, is that the device does include UMA support out of the box. Its intended for use on Orange’s Spanish UMA network, called “Unico Empresas,” but certainly indicates that T-Mobile@Home compatibility isn’t too far from our grasp. Hit the link for the full press release, and could someone please get on the phone with AT&T? We want this one ASAP!
BlackBerry 8820 launches on Orange in Spain
Updated Dec 19th, 2018 5:52PM EST
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Josh Karp followed his love of technology since a kid through to the present day. As a Special Correspondent at BGR, and part of the first editorial team, Josh covers press conferences, trade shows and other events around the world. An expert in all things mobile, Josh has more than eighteen years of experience covering the wireless industry.
