Wireless Networks
RIM® Wireless Handhelds™ support multiple industry-leading wireless data networks.
CDMA2000® 1X Ev-DO Networks
CDMA2000 1X networks allow you to maintain a virtual connection to the wireless network for data services. These networks support high-speed data services, are designed for wide-area data communication and offer high quality mobile voice services. Support for Ev-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) on some devices allows for even faster browsing and attachment viewing speeds, as well as tethered modem capability. Ev-DO can reach burst rates of up to 2.4 Mbps.
CDMA2000 1X Network
CDMA2000 1X networks enable "always-on" operation and allow you to maintain a virtual connection to the wireless network for data services. These networks support high-speed data services, are designed for wide-area data communication and offer high quality mobile voice services.
DataTAC© Network
DataTAC is a packet-switched, narrowband PCS network designed for wide-area wireless data communication. It delivers extensive coverage and in-building penetration, seamless roaming, fast messaging, high reliability and advanced messaging services.
GSM/GPRS/EDGE Networks
GSM™/GPRS/EDGE networks allow you to maintain a virtual connection to the wireless network for data services. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) and EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution) are packet switched networks, designed for wide-area data communication and GSM offers high quality mobile voice services.
Mike Network
The Mike™ Network uses a packet-based platform, the integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN™) technology. This all-digital technology is designed to provide high quality sound and transmission nationwide.
Mobitex Network
Mobitex is a packet-switched, narrowband PCS network, designed for wide-area wireless data communications. It delivers extensive coverage and in-building penetration, seamless roaming, fast messaging, high reliability and advanced messaging services.
Nextel® Network
Nextel uses a packet-based platform, the integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN®) technology. This all-digital technology is designed to provide high quality sound and transmission nationwide.
