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A powerful combination of device
management, security, unified
communications and apps. - Developers
BlackBerry Curve 8520
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Easy Media Sharing
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Smooth trackpad navigation
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Dedicated media keys
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BlackBerry Messenger
Wireless connections
3G
Surf the Internet, download attachments and stream videos with fast 3G connectivity on the BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone.
Wi-Fi enabled
Connect to your home wireless network or a Wi-Fi® hotspot to check email, shop online, stream videos and music or even make phone calls. When there's no Wi-Fi access, your smartphone automatically switches back to normal cellular coverage.1
Featured Apps
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VlingoVlingo
Use your voice to send a text, search the web, call a friend, update your Facebook or Twitter status, open applications and more.
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Facebook®Facebook®
A social necessity. Stay connected to your world, and update your status and photos whenever the moment strikes.
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foursquarefoursquare
Check in to your destination, and send your whereabouts to your social networks. Keep track of hot spots and not-so-hot spots.
BlackBerry Maps and GPS
Know where you're going with maps, directions to local businesses and turn-by-turn routes. The BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 smartphone comes with BlackBerry® Maps built in.2
Get to know your smartphone
Getting started
Set up your smartphone, master the basics and learn a few shortcuts.
Interactive demos
See the series
Find the right combination
of features and choose from
more than six colors
BlackBerry
Curve 8520
Your smartphone.
Your colour.
Make your smartphone more you. Pick the colour that suits you - and
wear it with style!
Get it all
Learn more about core BlackBerry smartphone features.
Communication
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Email & text messaging
EMAIL & TEXT MESSAGING
BlackBerry smartphones were made for messaging. Manage up to 10 work and personal email accounts and all your texts—from the same screen. Plus, view attachments in popular file formats.
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Instant messaging
INSTANT MESSAGING
Chat from just about anywhere with IM features similar to those on your computer IM program. Push technology notifies you the second a message arrives—no need to check for replies.
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Voice
VOICE
Set up conference calls or just chat. With superb sound quality, voice dialing and built-in speakerphone, you can connect with confidence. You can even personalize your ringtones so you know who's calling.
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Social Networking
SOCIAL NETWORKING
Update your status, share pictures and keep up with family and friends from just about anywhere. And with push technology, you'll be alerted the moment you get a new message.
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Email & text messaging
Productivity
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Organizer
ORGANIZER
Stay on top of it all with your BlackBerry organizer. Access all your contacts in one place, keep track of all your to-dos with task lists and memos, and stay on schedule with the calendar.
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Organizer
Multimedia
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Camera & video
CAMERA & VIDEO
Capture those special moments in photos or video with the built-in digital camera. Then share them via IM, text or email, or upload them to your favorite social networking sites in a flash.
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Media player
MEDIA PLAYER
Sync your iTunes or Windows Media® Player songs and playlists, stream music wirelessly and download videos. Expandable memory gives you all the room you need for your media files.
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Camera & video
Connections
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Wi-Fi
WI-FI
Get on the Internet just about anywhere there's a Wi-Fi network. Enjoy Wi-Fi speeds while you pay bills, download apps, stream a morning radio show or just catch up on your social networking.
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Bluetooth®
BLUETOOTH
Make hands-free calls and stream music wirelessly from your BlackBerry smartphone to your car or home stereo system. A variety of accessories are available to enhance your Bluetooth experience.
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Tethered modem
TETHERED MODEM
No Wi-Fi? No problem. Use your BlackBerry smartphone as a wireless modem wherever there's cellular network coverage. Simply connect your laptop to your smartphone via Bluetooth USB.
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GPS
GPS
With GPS and BlackBerry® Maps you can pinpoint your location, plan and view routes, and get step-by-step directions. Business owners can even track and dispatch resources.
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Wi-Fi
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The BlackBerry Curve 8500 series smartphone supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g. Placing calls over Wi-Fi requires a GAN/UMA network. Not all BlackBerry plans support Wi-Fi access to BlackBerry services. Check with your service provider for supported services and features. The BlackBerry Curve 8500 series smartphone is designed to access 3GPP RTSP mobile streaming websites. When the streaming functionality is accessed via the WAP Browser, significant, additional charges may apply. Depending on your carrier, accessibility may only be available via a Wi-Fi connection. Check with your service provider for supported features and services.
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Requires activation with appropriate data plan. Check with service provider for availability, costs and restrictions.
