Vodacom & RIM together launch BlackBerry in Tanzania
Vodacom Tanzania in association with Research In Motion (RIM) launch the BlackBerry solution to its subscribers across the country. BlackBerry Curve 8310 and BlackBerry Pearl 8110 will be instigated by the operator for both pre-paid and post-paid customers that allows them to access e-mail (including attachment viewing), phone, messaging, organiser, web, multimedia and other applications while on the move. Pre-paid account for TZS36,000 for 30 days, rising to TZS99,000 for 60 days or TZS180,000 for 180 days is offered by Vodacom Tanzania. Vodacom post-paid account will cost TZS36,000 per month for a consumer package or TZS54,000 for a BlackBerry Enterprise Service subscription plan – which includes BlackBerry internet service access for free.
