T-Mobile USA Launches BlackBerry 8820

T-Mobile USA and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the availability of the BlackBerry 8820, featuring built-in GPS and support for T-Mobile's HotSpot AtHome service for Wi-Fi calling.

With the T-Mobile HotSpot @Home mobile add-on plan, customers can enjoy the freedom of unlimited, nationwide calling over any Wi-Fi network at home, across accessible corporate Wi-Fi networks or at T-Mobile HotSpot locations nationwide.

Using the BlackBerry 8820 smartphone's built-in GPS and location-based applications, such as BlackBerry Maps, customers can navigate between meetings and locate the closest restaurant or use other advanced services such as TeleNav GPS Navigator to receive audible turn-by-turn directions to reach their next destination.

The quad-band phone also supports international roaming and is enabled for T-Mobile's popular myFaves service experience for quick, one-click access to five people by instant messaging, e-mailing, texting or calling from the Home Screen.

Key features of the BlackBerry 8820 smartphone from T-Mobile include the following:

Source: SlashPhone