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21 July 2008 11:55 GMT / By Stuart Miles

3, the mobile operator, has said that it is launching the BlackBerry Bold in the UK as its first BlackBerry device.

The Bold, which is RIM's latest handset, will sport a HSDPA and Wi-Fi connection and promise greater consumer focus to business users.

However, 3 has told Pocket-lint that it will not be the first operator to offer the new handset in the UK. That pleasure, according to a 3 spokesman, will go to Vodafone.

According to the spokesman, "Vodafone will be launching the handset it the next two weeks".

Vodafone however would never confirm or deny the rumour, however suggested to Pocket-lint that: "We are hoping to launch the Bold before 1st November".

3 has also confirmed to Pocket-lint that the 3 version of the handset will feature the Skype client built-in for their VoIP offerings.

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  • I would have to imagine that you would be able to use the chat features of Skype over the 3’s GSM network but if they will block VOIP calls unless they go through a wireless connection Posted by Blackberrysoft, http://blackberrysoft.com/blackberrysoft/blog/index.php
  • great story

    i have used the bold - here is my p-review

    http://lovesoul.tv/2008/07/23/
    the-blackberry-bold-uk-release-with-pictures-raj-lovesouls-very-early-preview/

    Posted by Raj, UK
  • I hope this comes out sooner than soon on TMobile!
    I have the Blackberry Pearl 8800 and I love it - but would love the Bold even more!
    Posted by Mark, UK
  • Does anyone know the launch date for the Blackberry at Three (3) UK Posted by Damian, United Kingdom
  • Damian, speaking to Three at a recent launch event, a spokesperson told me that they expect to get the bold in November. The delay is because this is the first BlackBerry device it will be taking and three has to set up the back-end systems for it to work properly. Hope that helps Posted by stuartmiles, United Kingdom
  • Cheers Stuart, yes it does. Thanks mate Posted by Damian, United Kingdom
  • No you get full VOIP with Skype, just not Skype IN/OUT, so all Skype to Skype voice calls are free on the 3 network. Posted by CallistoJag, UK

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