BlackBerry Storm confirmed for UK

Pocket-lint learns of launch date and operator

BlackBerry Storm Confirmed For UK 0

22 September 2008 17:16 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

Multiple sources have confirmed to Pocket-lint that Vodafone will be getting the UK exclusive for the new touchscreen BlackBerry: the Storm.

"Vodafone will be the exclusive operator in the UK with the 'Thunder' name being ditched in favour of the global 'Storm'", one of our sources confirmed.

Hitting the shops at the end of October, the multiple industry sources, who have all asked to remain anonymous, have also confirmed to Pocket-lint that the new smartphone from RIM will be available before November in time for Christmas, with an official announcement from RIM, the maker of the BlackBerry, due at the start of October.

In the States, Verizon is currently running teaser pages for the launch of BlackBerry's forthcoming touchscreen phone, but here in the UK news has been a little more low-key, with news of the new device thin on the ground.



Comments

  • I can't wait to get my mucky little paws on one of these! I just hope they release plenty of them so I get chance to get one! Posted by Beverley Kerry, United Kingdom
  • go to http://www.vodafone.co.uk/storm
    You can register to win one ;)

    The competetion runs until the 25th October
    Posted by Ian Sampson, UK
  • Thanks for the tip Ian Posted by stuartmiles, United Kingdom
  • I'm having one too... It will be mine, Oh yes, it will be mine!! Posted by Rachel, Merseyside, England
  • To have the LG secret would be but a dream
    a fresh, new innovative machine
    I hope i get one
    I'll be counting my lucky stars...!
    Posted by Sabeela Tariq, England
  • not for girls// stay with ur pink fone u liberalised hos Posted by Huge Hefner, USA
  • Vodaphone in the UK are the WORST network by a mile......and I have to say that I've had wide experience of a good number of different networks globally......

    This appears to be a pretty fantastic phone, but as usual, if I want to get my hands on one, I'm now going to being screwed by Vodaphone to sign up with them - which in my eyes is worse than having a noose tied around a certain painful place.

    I'll now have to ditch my vow to give the V to vodaphone the remainder of my days.

    Has anyone else checked out whether any laws in Europe could question this restrictive practice by the networks here? (ie. Nokia & iPhone/Blackberry Storm & Vodaphone)
    Posted by Drew, UK
  • There is more news - the release date and pre-order date are out there at the foot of this page: http://christmas.vg/blackberry-storm-out-in-time-for-christmas-88/

    Apple are quaking in their boots IMO!
    Posted by Rob, UK
  • I've been on all UK networks. Vodafone is by far the BEST operator in the UK for service and coverage. You get what you pay for. I'll be getting one of these little puppy's. Posted by Lenny, United Kingdom
  • Vodafone kicks ass, sign me up for the best shot at a rival to the ipoo. Drew Voda upset you, aaawww boo hoo Posted by STu, uk
  • Just put in my order for 4 blackberry storm. the date i have been given is 24 Oct Posted by Lee, UK
  • come on hand it over,i'll only track it down in the post and borrow it.........for ever Posted by martin , uk
  • Vodafone is by far the best network i've used and continue to offer the best products. I'm so excited! Posted by Stacey, UK
  • simply wonderfull Posted by Cichowicz Janusz, uk
  • simply wonderfull Posted by Cichowicz Janusz, uk
  • english people are ballix Posted by the truth, iristanaria
  • I think Vodafone is the best network with really helpful people on the end of the phone who speak ENGLISH. While I have been enviuos of those who have had a iphones for some time I really couldn't bring myself to sign up to O2 or at worst go near Carphone Warehouse where the inhabitants are brain dead, Bring on the STORM. Posted by Drew Peacock, UK
  • NO WiFi!! No kidding! I've just discovered that the Storm does not have WiFi! Whaat? I mean, c'mon BlackBerry; how daft is that? Almost the perfect phone and you miss out one of the most core-components of a smartphone? Was the design team led by a Sarah Palin clone, never dreaming to leave your state? I'm just so crushed. What a massive let-down. Posted by Abie, UK
  • This info is no longer true - the phone won't be out til November - http://christmas.vg/blackberry-storm-release-dates-out-in-time-for-christmas-88/ Posted by Pierce, UK
  • i just think there great and i want one for chrismas Posted by laura stott, liverpool
  • It's out tomorrow (14 Nov) and I've been told that RIM have made enough for the demand, fingers crossed :o) I've had a go on one about a month ago and I love the blue glow !
    Posted by Em, Leamington Spa
  • DREW_
    you are a moron who wants English speaking people on the end of the phone but don't know the spelling of "ENVIOUS"!!!!! wake up. Obama is the president of USA but you morons will never have any black or brown PM. Primitive
    Posted by harold stewart, USA

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