Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion have introduced the first Global CDMA/GSM BlackBerry. <A HREF="http://www.rim.com/news/press/2007/pr-25_04_2007-01.shtml">The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone</A> will be available on May 14 through Verizon Wireless' business sales channels and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on May 28.
In addition, Verizon Wireless announced the May 14 availability of its new Global BlackBerry service, an "always-on, always connected" wireless email solution that provides quick, easy access to email, contacts, calendar, organizer and the Web while on-the-go. With the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone and Global BlackBerry service from Verizon Wireless, customers get wireless email and the convenience of one local number for domestic and international use in Australia, Europe, parts of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and North America.