Sprint version confirmed by CEO

[ToniCipriani]

https://twitter.com/marceloclaure/status/857668844797792259

 

[kg4icg]

have faith in my radio knowledge

 

[Matty]

Definitely some good news.

The last BlackBerry device Sprint carried was the BlackBerry Q10 back in 2013. So maybe this is a renewed faith in Blackberry devices. Really crossing fingers for it to be a great success

 

[EMGSM]

Really crossing fingers for it to be a great success

Me too. I remember when BB dominated. I loved by BB Bold 9000 and 9700.

 

[newcollector]

Let's hope the other USA carriers will hop on the bandwagon. I don't expect them to really promote the phone, but I do hope they have a working demonstrator.

 

[alexsd123]

Pardon my ignorance, does this mean it will be available for people to upgrade for a cheaper price than retail? Or just that it will be compatible if you buy it full price unlocked?

 

[bobster922]

Most likely means you can get it at a subsidized price through device financing. Just assumptions at this point but usually carriers won't announce a device on social media if they don't plan on selling it directly to their customers. My guess the device should cost like $20/mo

 

[Bfalcon1]

Let's hope the other USA carriers will hop on the bandwagon. I don't expect them to really promote the phone, but I do hope they have a working demonstrator.

A lot of people think the other carriers will not carry the phone. I am hoping T-Mobile does. My thinking if this is a niche phone the other carriers may want to sell it to corporations. It would make sense to carry it.

 

[pkcable]

A lot of people think the other carriers will not carry the phone. I am hoping T-Mobile does. My thinking if this is a niche phone the other carriers may want to sell it to corporations. It would make sense to carry it.

I think the other carriers are carefully watching U.K. sales figures and holding judgments and decisions until they see how the phones does there. BlackBerry Mobile can also start selling an unlocked model ahead of any carrier sales as BB did with the Priv and Passport.