BlackBerry PRIV

[Robert_Isaac]

What plans does Vodafone have for the forthcoming BB Priv?

[BandOfBrothers]

Hi,

I would keep an eye on the Vodafone Blog and at the Independents such as CPW

[Robert_Isaac]

CPW web site already has a link to judge interest.

[amdavis]

Voda are sooo slow on anything slightly under mass market. Seems like CPW have a monopoly and I can't stand them! I've been waiting for the Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet on Voda too. No sign of that either

[LordLanky]

There was an earlier news item that suggested VF were to stock. Spotted this yesterday which, to your point, is potentially bad news.

http://m.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2430869/blackberry-priv-available-to-pre-order-ahead-of-6-nov...

Like you us real world users are frustrated at VFs denial of anything non-mainstream.
I was recently penialised for daring to strike up a VF renewal via CPW for a handset they would never stock.

I am interested in the Blackberry Priv. Will VF ever get their arms around the broader market...?

[Robert_Isaac]

Thank you. Yes that is bad news. The likes of Vodafone could be the downfall of BlackBerry, certainly in the UK. They are not giving the Priv a chance to prove itself and possibly allow BlackBerry increase its market position.

Very unfair, and I like you do not really want to go to CPW. I had a previous very bad experience with them and cannot trust their management to support the customer when the member of staff was in the wrong.

Bob

[Retired-Sarah]

Hi everyone,

You can keep your eyes out for the latest phone releases and further information on our Coming Soon page.  

[LordLanky]

Sarah,

Thanks for noticing the thread and bothering to respond.

I suspect most users know about the Coming Soon page - an oft used "official" response.

We all also likely know that page corroborates precisely what this thread is discussing - as I type there are two references to iPhone (yawn), the new Sony Z5 (interesting) and the Nexus6P (hmmm... flippin' large).

Would love to have a VF response to:

1. Tactically: When will VF decide on stocking the Blackberry Priv?

2. Strategically: Will VF ever embrace the wider market? There are more than 3 new handsets in the market place today. Why do VF make handset choice soooo narrow?

Regards,

LL.

[Robert_Isaac]

Well said LL.

This thread has had plenty of views and may indicate the interest in this model.

Bob

[Mark]

@LordLanky and @Robert_Isaac

We don't have a confirmed release date for this yet.

When we do, this will be announced on our Coming Soon page as Sarah advised.