The first is the official introduction of Blackberry Prepaid Service. This will enable anyone with any Blackberry device to activate the service instantly. 'Not everyone is able to commit to an agreement for continuous Blackberry Service.' Says UTS Commercial Manager Eastern Caribbean, David Melling 'Our prepaid option offers island-wide, unlimited data service, with the added flexibility of activating it if you want, when you want. You don't even need to come in to our stores to set it up.' Melling continues 'You send a code in an SMS message to 3838 and the correct settings are installed on your smartphone automatically. The service starts from ANG 20 and you pay for it with your prepaid credit. This new option for Blackberry service will be especially useful for visitors to our island and others who for whatever reason do not want to set up ongoing service.'
The second announcement is the official availability of free applications offered through App World. This software was previously only available for users in the United States and Canada and thus was not accessible to customers in the Caribbean. 'Some operators outside North America were already attempting to offer this service through undisclosed, unofficial methods, however we preferred to go through the correct channels and request that the application be opened up for use in the entire Latin American region' says Melling. 'The availability of the free applications on App World will mean that users will be able to get even more out of their BlackBerry device. You have the possibility of downloading various free applications that can make life even easier, which is precisely the point to having a BlackBerry smartphone.'
The newest application on App World will be of particular interest for those planning to follow the World Cup Soccer Championship. 'South Africa for BlackBerry' is a free application that shows real-time score updates, breaking news and event coverage related to the soccer championships in South Africa. 'Great fun and a must for any soccer fan, but that's just one of many applications available for download. There are numerous possibilities for games, online news and weather, data management, navigation and more.' Melling states. To download App World, go to the 'home' page in the browser on your Blackberry smartphone and select App World.
The BlackBerry solution is an integration of smartphones and software that enable easy access to a variety of data and communication services. BlackBerry® smartphones allow you to stay in touch through Email, phone, internet and many social networking applications. Additionally there are other functionalities like a camera, games, organizers, maps and countless other applications. 'We have had some testers trying out these services for us to get their feedback. Being satisfied with their experience, we are now ready to announce officially.' Melling continues. ' The availability of BES Express, which we announced yesterday, is another example of value added services for Blackberry. This free business solution is also available to any of our BlackBerry users, and offers enhanced features for synchronization of smartphone and the corporate server.'