Nokia E62 Supports BlackBerry

Rogers Wireless and Nokia have announced that, for the first time in Canada, customers will be able to use a Nokia E62 device with BlackBerry Connect to access BlackBerry wireless services like push-based connectivity, wireless e-mail synchronization and attachment viewing, calendar synchronization, and remote address lookup.

"As Canada's largest wireless voice and data communications services provider, we are thrilled to bring our customers BlackBerry Connect, the most trusted brand for wireless e-mail solutions on the market," said John Boynton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers Wireless. “Rogers customers will be able to save time by having access to the latest in mobile innovation and e-mail connectivity."

The E62 has a large, 2.8-inch, 320 x 240 pixel LCD, full QWERTY keyboard, and boasts over five-hours of talk time.

"We're pleased to be working with Rogers Wireless and Nokia to broaden the choice of BlackBerry-enabled handsets in Canada," added Mark Guibert, Vice President, Corporate Marketing at Research In Motion. "With BlackBerry Connect, Nokia E62 users will be able to leverage the power of the BlackBerry service on the Rogers Wireless network and enjoy enhanced communications and productivity."

"For the first time in Canada, customers will have the choice to use the BlackBerry services on a Nokia device," continued Paul Chapple, General Manager, Nokia Canada. "Both Rogers and RIM are leaders in providing Canadians with push e-mail solutions, and we are excited about the opportunity to work with them on this initiative to help expand their successes in the wireless market."