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BT Introduces 'BlackBerry Built-In' To UK Customers

Following BT's recent announcement of plans to sell the BlackBerry wireless solution (including the BlackBerry 7230 and BlackBerry 7730) as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), BT has now also reached agreement with Siemens and Research In Motion (RIM) to offer the Siemens SK65 handset with BlackBerry Built-In technology. The Siemens SK65 is the first mobile phone to offer BlackBerry Email, BlackBerry Calendar and BlackBerry Browser applications through RIM's BlackBerry Built-In licensing program.

With BlackBerry Built-In(TM) technology, BT Mobile customers can benefit from 'always on', push-based access to their calendar and inbox via the Siemens SK65. Emails received on their desktop computer are automatically sent to their mobile phone, which is synchronized wirelessly with the office system. The Siemens SK65 has a large color screen and incorporates a full sized keyboard, revealed by twisting open the phone, so people can write emails and documents quickly and easily while on the move.

The SK65 has 64MB internal memory for managing large amounts of data and up to 30MB free for storing personal information such as emails and Java(TM) applications. Perfect for business travelers, the tri-band functionality means customers can use it almost anywhere in the world and its language function provides a personal phrasebook. The SK65 is also compatible with Siemens' new HKW-600 Bluetooth car kit, which links to mobile phones via Bluetooth, meaning there is no need to worry about connection cables between your handset and the car kit.

Source: press release