Swazi MTN launch BlackBerry service
Swazi MTN has joined the BlackBerry Nation in conjunction with Research In Motion (RIM) , their South African Supplier. MTN will be offering two different BlackBerry services; BlackBerry? Enterprise Server targeted specifically at the enterprise market, available from MTN?s Corporate Sales Division for organisations with their own email server; and for smaller businesses and individuals, the BlackBerry? Internet Service which would be available from all MTN shops.
Customers can use the BlackBerry? solution anywhere in Swaziland as well as over 50 countries worldwide with which MTN has data roaming agreements. The majority of European and frequently visited business destinations are included to help ensure business customers can stay in touch even whilst abroad. Pay-As-You-Go customers can get the BlackBerry Curve 8320 for E4 799 and the BlackBerry Bold 9000 for E6 499.
I have been planning on acquiring either a Blackberry or an i Phone and judging from what I can see so far, I’m slightly being aligned to the Blackberry, mainly of because of Swazi MTN’s non-support of iPhone applications.
About Blackberry
A BlackBerry is a handheld device that is primarily designed for email communication, although it does have other functions. Created by Reasearch In Motion (RIM), the BlackBerry connects to wireless networks and allows users to email and browse the net. Recent models also have phone capabilities.
BlackBerry’s Basic Functions
- Email
This is the primary reason d’etre of the BlackBerry. For email, you need to subscribe to data plans whose price can be unlimited or traffic-based. - Phone
Like with cell phones, a service is required, which can be call-based or unlimited. - Browsing
A BlackBerry has an integrated browser for Web surf. Here again, data service is required. - Camera and Video Recording
Some models come with a 2.0 megapixel camera. - Social Networking and Instant Messaging
The camera and video recording allows capturing and sending photos and other multimedia files to social contacts online through networks like Facebook; along and reading and posting messages. - GPS
Global Positioning System allows you to use your device for geographical tracking and locations, based on satellites. - Organizer Tools
The BlackBerry carries handy tools like a calendar, calculator, address book, memo pad etc.
