The Blackberry 8830 World Edition Smartphone along with all of the features of the 8800 will be available on the CDMA networks. Key features include the ablitly to roam on the GSM 900 and 1800 networks, EVDO high-speed data, bluetooth 2.0, GPS, and track ball navigation.
Buying a replacement phone will not affect your existing service contract, but are generally more expensive, since they are not being discounted by your carrier.
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Carrier Compatibility
Properly unlocked, this phone should be compatible with:
ALLTEL Wireless, NTelos, Sprint PCS, Verizon Wireless - Note! Always confirm compatibility before purchasing.
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