WIND MOBILE ADDS BLACKERRY PEARL 3G TO SUITE OF SMARTPHONES

Incredible value with addition of $20 rebate on any new handset

TORONTO, Sept. 2 /CNW/ - WIND Mobile announced today its addition of the BlackBerry® Pearl™ 3G to its suite of smartphones and mobile devices. The new BlackBerry Pearl 3G, the smallest BlackBerry smartphone yet, gives customers the option of a slim and stylish device while maintaining the state of the art messaging and connectivity features that are the hallmark of the BlackBerry smartphone experience.

"We're thrilled to add another BlackBerry smartphone to our exceptional device lineup," said Scott Campbell, Chief Marketing Officer of WIND Mobile. "The new BlackBerry Pearl 3G is the perfect smartphone for Canadians who want the accessibility and connectivity of a BlackBerry but prefer the look and feel of a compact handset. Customers can combine this sleek new model with our unlimited, no contract talk, text and data plans, add in our current promotion of $20 back on any new handset, and get an unbeatable value from WIND."

Building on the popular original BlackBerry Pearl smartphone, this model has added 3G network support and ergonomic refinements that include external media control keys and an optical trackpad. It also includes the all productivity and communication tools that users have come to expect from BlackBerry.

Key features of the BlackBerry Pearl 3G (model 9100) include:

• Elegant candy bar design measuring 4.25" x 1.96" x 0.52" (108mm x 50 mm x 13.3 mm) and weighing only 3.3 oz (93 grams)
• Slim form factor utilizing a 20-key condensed QWERTY keyboard supporting SureType® and multi-tap input
• 360x400 sharp-resolution display (238 ppi)
• Dedicated media keys integrated along top of the handset
• 3.2 megapixel camera with zoom, flash and video recording*
• Built-in GPS and Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g/n)
• Access to BlackBerry App World™, featuring a broad and growing catalog of mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones   
• Expandable microSD/SDHC memory card slot, with 2GB card included (cards up to 32 GB supported)
• Wall charger, wired stereo headset and microUSB data cable included

The BlackBerry Pearl 3G ships with BlackBerry® 5 and is BlackBerry® 6 ready. BlackBerry 6 is a new operating system for BlackBerry smartphones that retains the trusted features that distinguish the BlackBerry brand while delivering a fresh and engaging experience that is both powerful and easy to use. BlackBerry 6 is expected to be available for the BlackBerry Pearl 3G, subject to certification by WIND, in the coming months.

The BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone is available for $320 in WIND Mobile retail locations nationwide as of today. Like all WIND Mobile handsets, the BlackBerry Pearl 3G will operate on WIND's new state-of-the-art, all IP 3G+ network.

WIND Mobile is renowned for not charging hidden fees and currently has incredible offers in market including a $150 credit offer when bringing a phone number over to WIND, 50 per cent off data plans for a year, unlimited global texting for a year for just $15 a month, and $20 rebate on any new device - all offers are available until September 15^th.

*Video recording requires microSD memory card

About WIND Mobile and Globalive Holdings
WIND Mobile provides voice, text and data services to Canadians on a next-generation wireless network and is committed to offering a level of wireless service presently not available in Canada. WIND Mobile is built on actual conversations that are happening with Canadians who are passionate about wireless and creating a better mobile offering nationally. For more information, please visit: www.WINDmobile.ca.  

Globalive Holdings is a leading provider of telecommunications solutions in Canada and internationally to the consumer, business and hospitality markets. The Globalive companies include: WIND Mobile, Yak, OneConnect, Canopco and Globalive Carrier Services. For more information, please visit: www.globalive.com.  

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