Want BlackBerry Priv? You're Not Getting It From Sprint
Want BlackBerry Priv? You're Not Getting It From Sprint - Formerly
an exclusive device for AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon have both
launched the Blackberry Priv, the first Android-based device of the
smartphone manufacturer. T-Mobile began to offer the device in January, followed by Verizon in March.
In addition to being powered by Google's mobile operating system, the
smartphone features a 5.4-inch dual-curved edge quad-HD display, the
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor and 3 GB of RAM.
Along with T-Mobile and Verizon, Sprint pledged that it will be
offering the device to its customers. However, it seems that the carrier
is not following through on its earlier promise.
Previously, Sprint subscribers that have contacted the carrier
through various channels were told that the BlackBerry Priv will be
offered soon, with no definite dates being mentioned. However, multiple
representatives across various channels are now saying that the smartphone will not be offered by the carrier.
In a post on the official Sprint online community forum, users said that they received messages from Sprint representatives that said that the carrier will no longer be offering the BlackBerry Priv.
Sprint Care, the carrier's official social customer service account, also said the same on Twitter.
As to what caused Sprint to back out from its earlier commitment to
carry the smartphone, the reason might have something to do with the
fact that the BlackBerry Priv has not seen much success despite the
initial hype surrounding the device.
BlackBerry has since admitted that it priced the smartphone too high
for enterprise customers, with the company still struggling to sell the
device despite a permanent
price cut of $50 to take the BlackBerry Priv's price tag from $700 to
$650. Enterprise customers have told the company that a $400 device
would draw more interest.
BlackBerry is now looking to bounce back through
the pending announcement of two mid-range devices within the year. One
of the devices will have the physical keyboard that is a trademark
feature of BlackBerry devices, while the other one will have a full
touchscreen. Source: Techtimes
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