MTN today announced the availability of the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 and BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 smartphones, bundled with unlimited Internet access priced at R60 per month on the BlackBerry Internet Services plan.

 

The BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 smartphone is available in graphite grey on the MTN AnyTime 100 package for R219 per month (over 24 months) which includes 25 SMS per month, R100 of airtime, and unlimited email and internet browsing.

 

The BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 smartphone is available in either a black or red gradient on the MTN AnyTime 100 package for R249 per month (over 24 months) which includes 25 SMS, R100 of airtime, and unlimited email and internet browsing.

 

Mobile operators Cell C and Vodacom are yet to reveal at what price point they intend to make the Curve 3G and Pearl 3G available. 

 

“Both smartphones are ideal for people on the move who rely on their social networks to keep in touch while providing all the benefits of a fast 3G connection. The BlackBerry Curve provides a great introduction to the is an ideal phone if you are new to the smartphone market while the BlackBerry Pearl provides the ideal launch pad into the BlackBerry platform,” says Serame Taukobong, chief marketing officer at MTN South Africa.