[pcastle]

I have been a Treo user for 3 years now and have always thought about switching to BB. I did my research and decided that the Curve is the one for me. However does anyone know if and when Sprint will offer the curve? Thank you.

[Pizzle]

Perhaps. But I wouldn't expect it for 9-12 months after the USA GSM versions.

[pcastle]

So if my research serves me right the only 2 confirmed carriers are T-Mobile and At&T? I have always been with Sprint and know nothing about thier reliability, which carrier do you think is better?

[cdd543]

Originally Posted by pcastle

So if my research serves me right the only 2 confirmed carriers are T-Mobile and At&T? I have always been with Sprint and know nothing about thier reliability, which carrier do you think is better?

It all depends on where you live..try howard forums for a million coverage related discussions..just search your location. As far as sprint getting the curve.. they have announced the 8800, but there has been no mention of a cdma curve so don't hold your breath unless you are ready for a long wait.

[takeshi]

New models of Blackberry are always slow to get to the CDMA carriers.

As cdd543 says, you really have to choose a carrier base on your coverage needs. There's no universal "best" (like everything else in life).

[sean76]

Well, the pearl made it's debut last fall, and there's still no CDMA version available for Verizon or Sprint! So if that trend continues, be prepared to wait a while for the Curve to hit Sprint. As for service, cdd543 is 100% right! Service depends on where you live and work, and travel as well. I use both AT&T and Verizon, and have to say they both have there up's and downs. But honestly I use my 8800 alot throughout the day and really have no complaints as far as coverage and realiability from AT&T in and around NYC.

[John Clark]

Verizon got the 8830 fairly quickly after the 8800 was released for GSM. You never know but I wouldn't hold my breath.

[DKatman]

I have been a longtime Sprint subscriber. I was with T-Mobile for a year when my company went that direction. I hated their service (in Los Angeles). It worked fine, except for at my house. I was used to perfect service. I could not use it to talk to people from home. If I tilted my head, I lost the signal. I prefer their customer service though.

Also, I tease GSM users all the time. It is so annoying how that signal ALWAYS interferes with audio sources and speakers and phones and is constantly clicking. I cannot believe it when I get a voicemail from someone and I can tell their cell phone is sitting next to their office phone because I can hear the signal clicking on my voicemail message. How has the FCC not put a stop to that?

I got the 8703e from sprint and was SO happy they carried that. I would love newer type of BlackBerry. But the 8703e is nice.

Dave

[cdd543]

Originally Posted by DKatman

I have been a longtime Sprint subscriber. I was with T-Mobile for a year when my company went that direction. I hated their service (in Los Angeles). It worked fine, except for at my house. I was used to perfect service. I could not use it to talk to people from home. If I tilted my head, I lost the signal. I prefer their customer service though.

Also, I tease GSM users all the time. It is so annoying how that signal ALWAYS interferes with audio sources and speakers and phones and is constantly clicking. I cannot believe it when I get a voicemail from someone and I can tell their cell phone is sitting next to their office phone because I can hear the signal clicking on my voicemail message. How has the FCC not put a stop to that?

I got the 8703e from sprint and was SO happy they carried that. I would love newer type of BlackBerry. But the 8703e is nice.

Dave

The new 3g devices don't cause that feedback.

[terryv94]

Interesting article about GSM interference.
Free Article - Trying to Minimize A Lot of the Buzz About BlackBerrys - WSJ.com