WIRELESS AND MOBILE NEWS

AT&T will offer the new lighter super thin BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone in the early summer.

It comes with Wi-Fi and GPS, a fast next generation processor and multimedia capabilities

They claim that the BlackBerry Curve 8900  users can get a faster, richer experience surfing the Internet and accessing their social networking or line-of-business applications via AT&T's wireless and Wi-Fi networks.

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone has a slim, refined design and is the thinnest, full-QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone yet. It features a high-resolution display (480x360)..

The 3.2 megapixel camera which features auto focus and image stabilization, and the microSD/SDHC expandable memory card slot supports up to 16GB per card, giving users plenty of storage to carry and capture more of their music, pictures and video wherever they go. AT&T will offer the sleek new smartphone in an attractive silver and black finish.

Users who select an unlimited data plan with the BlackBerry Curve 8900 will also receive free AT&T Wi-Fi access at nearly 20,000 hotspots in the U.S. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 connects to a home or office Wi-Fi network.

"This new smartphone has a stunning design that builds upon the success of the BlackBerry Curve with more features for applications, all in a high-quality handset," said Chris Hill, vice president, AT&T Business Solutions. "Add to it free access to the nation's largest Wi-Fi network and the BlackBerry Curve 8900 from AT&T delivers unmatched value and performance for personal and business use."

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is a world phone, allowing customers to access data in more than 170 countries and make calls in more than 200. The smartphone supports quad-band EDGE (850/900/1700/ 1800Mhz) and Wi-Fi 802.11 b and g. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 also comes with a removable/rechargeable battery that provides a talk time of 5.5 hours and approximately 15 days of standby time.

The on-board GPS supports location-based applications and services, including AT&T Navigator, which provides audible turn-by-turn directions and will be available free for 30 days.

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphone will be available in AT&T stores and online with a special $50 discount for Wireless and Mobile News with a contract with this AT&T coupon-link in the early summer.