BlackBerry 10 South Africa launch details
New information has emerged detailing the launch date of BlackBerry 10 in South Africa, and the changes to the BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) architechture in the country.
South African mobile operator, 8ta has revealed that it plans to offer pre-orders for BlackBerry 10 devices and expects to deliver them on 1 March 2013.
“Pre-orders will qualify for exclusive BlackBerry 10 accessories,” 8ta said. “Details of the BlackBerry offers will be made public in due course.”
The mobile network operator added that BlackBerry 10 deals and devices will be available through 8ta flagship stores, and Telkom Direct Stores from 1 March 2013.
Confirming changes to the current BlackBerry Internet Service product, 8ta said that it will be offering a range of data and voice packages to cater for the varied needs of BlackBerry 10 users.
“8ta is uniquely positioned to offer high volume data packages to provide 8ta customers with a quality experience while using their BlackBerry 10 device,” 8ta said.
A leaked image of the BlackBerry Z10
Changes to BIS
8ta also confirmed to MyBroadband that Research in Motion (RIM) has redesigned the architecture of its mobile operating system for BlackBerry 10.
BlackBerry 10 traffic will terminate on the carrier’s “Internet” APN – unlike the current BlackBerry Internet Services (BIS) and BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) traffic that terminates on the “blackberry.net” APN.
Subscription charges on the popular BIS data packages (hence the unlimited, flat-rated data packages) will fall away with the BlackBerry 10 operating system.
This is to “enhance the user experience of consumers who download apps, games, music, videos, books, magazines and more via their handset,” 8ta said.
The new BlackBerry 10 network architecture will enable mobile networks to package unique offers to consumers.
8ta said that it will be offering a range of data and voice packages to cater for the varied needs of BlackBerry 10 users.
“8ta is uniquely positioned to offer high volume data packages to provide 8ta customers with a quality experience while using their BlackBerry 10 device,” 8ta said.
(Additional reporting by Rudolph Muller)
This information was first published on MyBroadband
More news on BlackBerry 10 in South Africa
BlackBerry 10 gets big-name music, video partners
BlackBerry 10 SA launch window
Loading ...