BlackBerry KEYone is finally available in the US
Just as expected, the BlackBerry KEYone is now available in the US after being Canada-exclusive for a while due to unforeseen circumstances.
The keyboard-toting handset can be snatched from Amazon and select BestBuy stores with a $549.99 price tag. Later this summer, the device will be outright available from Sprint as well. The device is also being sold in the UK, where it's going for £499 VAT included.
Have in mind that the device is available in two versions - one is a CDMA one and is compatible with Verizon and Sprint, whereas the other is a GSM one that works nicely with AT&T and T-Mobile, so make sure to pick the right one for your needs.
"BlackBerry fans in the U.S. will be extremely excited to have the BlackBerry KEYone available in their market," said Alex Thurber, Sr. Vice President and General Manager of the Mobility Solutions at BlackBerry. "Anyone who is an Android loyalist and values the mobile security and productivity that BlackBerry software brings will love this smartphone."
Make sure to check out our review of the phone. Spoiler alert: it's a pleasant surprise that shouldn't be overlooked at all.
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