Alltel Now Selling BlackBerry 8830

Alltel is now selling the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition. The phone will be available from Alltel for $249.99 with a two-year contract. It is already available from Sprint and Verizon. Sprint is selling the device for only $199.99 after rebates and service agreements, while Verizon is selling the device for $299.99 after discounts and contract.

Phonepotential.com first reviewed the device back in April. (Read Article)

RIM and Kodiak Partner for Push-to-Talk

Kodiak Networks, a leading mobile solutions innovator, announced that it has signed a global licensing agreement with Research In Motion (RIM) to feature a series of integrated mobile applications including Push-to-Talk (PTT) on BlackBerry® handsets. Kodiak's applications target business and leisure users and are featured on the BlackBerry® Pearl™ available from Cingular Wireless. The licensing agreement allows RIM to integrate a Java version of the Kodiak handset client with BlackBerry handsets and enables joint development and marketing efforts. The Kodiak mobile applications capability appeals broadly to all users who need instant communications for personal and professional use.