Smart, Globe now offer BlackBerry Storm

MANILA, Philippines - The country’s two leading mobile phone operators, Smart Communications and Globe Telecom, announced yesterday the availability of the much-anticipated BlackBerry Storm smartphone for their respective customers in the Philippines.

The BlackBerry Storm features the world’s first “clickable” touch-screen and is packed with powerful communications and multimedia features. It boasts of a stunning display and wealth of features including fast network access, desktop-style browsing, advanced multimedia, a 3.2-megapixel camera, built-in GPS and the industry’s leading email and messaging capabilities – all designed to give users an exceptional mobile experience.

Globe said it will offer the BlackBerry Storm smartphone to business customers at flexible corporate postpaid plans through Globe Business. Globe Business provides wireless and wireline data and voice solutions relevant to the needs of enterprises from diverse industries, including top corporations in the Philippines.

“We are pleased to announce that the BlackBerry Storm is now available on Globe’s corporate plans offered by Globe Business. We equip our customers with the best and latest mobility solutions that will help them be more productive and competitive at work, regardless of where they are or at anytime of the day,” Globe Business head Jesus Romero said.

The BlackBerry Storm will also be available for retail customers with various postpaid plans that fit their needs and lifestyle. With the launch of the BlackBerry Storm, Globe is introducing new Personal BlackBerry Plans.

“The BlackBerry Storm will allow consumers to keep their connections close at hand through instant messaging and access to social networking sites. This, coupled with the handset’s rich multimedia features, makes it an excellent choice for both work and personal use,” Globe consumer wireless business head Ferdinand dela Cruz added.

Meanwhile, Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) corporate business group head Nerisse Ramos said Smart’s dedication to innovation through emerging technologies is evident with their launch of the BlackBerry Storm.

“This is also made very clear through our aggressive deployment and expansion of our HSPA network across the country, making the BlackBerry Storm a perfect tool for both business and personal use. Running on Smart’s HSPA network gives BlackBerry Storm smartphone customers a fast and powerful experience,” Ramos said.

The BlackBerry Storm is expected to be made available from Smart in June.