CABLE & Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) yesterday an-nounced that the two companies have signed an agreement that enables Cable & Wireless to offer the BlackBerry wireless platform to customers in Jamaica. Cable & Wireless will initially offer the BlackBerry 7280 Wireless Handheld, a tri-band 850/1800/ 1900MHz device that features a high-resolution colour screen, international roaming capabilities and the best combined email, data and phone experience.
BlackBerry will operate on Cable & Wireless' GSM/GPRS network which is currently being enhanced with an 850MHz overlay to the existing 1900MHz infrastructure. The network enhancement is designed to provide improved network coverage, capacity, and in-building signal penetration.
"Its introduction here is in keeping with our commitment to deliver the services and features that add real value to our customers," said Patrick Gillings, Senior vice-president, market-ing & communications at Cable & Wireless Jamaica.
BlackBerry integrates hardware, software and service, providing an end-to-end wireless solution. The Java-based BlackBerry 7280 integrates e-mail, including attachment viewing, phone, SMS, organiser, web and corporate data applications in a single handheld device.
For corporate customers, BlackBerry Enterprise Server software integrates with Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino or Novell GroupWise and works with existing enterprise systems.
