We all know today is the big release date for the all new BlackBerry 8520 launching via T-Mobile.  We have been hyping about it for months now, seeing all sorts of leaked images in the web.  So who else is getting it?  Bharti Airtel which is the major provider in India and Sri Lanka launched the device as well today surprisingly.  The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone was launched on their prepaid and postpaid platforms in collaboration with the manufacturer.  The device was priced at Rs.15,990, will be available starting Aug 7.  The launch follows that of Nokia’s E-series phones that have most of the standard Blackberry features and are available at a price starting from Rs.12,500.  RIM India vice president Frenny Bawa, denied that Tuesday’s launch was a reaction to Nokia’s E-series, saying: ‘We are pioneers in smartphones. We do not need to react to any market development.’

Congrats to everyone who got their 8520 today.  Let us know how you like it.

-by Mac Jadalhack

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