The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) announced yesterday that customers who purchase the new device from Research In Motion Limited (RIM), the BlackBerry Z10, will also receive one year free data service.
Speaking at the launch, GT&T’s Chief Financial Officer, Justin Nedd said the device immediately goes on sale for G$158,000 at GT&T outlets countrywide. He added that apart from the one year free data service, the smartphone also comes with a one-year warranty, and customers should take advantage of the offer, which will be available for a limited time only.
There were persons present at the launch who had the opportunity to win one of the smartphones by entering their GT&T mobile number for a drawing that took place at the conclusion of the event. In the end, lucky customer and staff of the National Communications Network, Kerwayne Christian, walked away with a brand new BlackBerry Z10.
While calling rates and the quality of service may be the ultimate factor determining which direction customers go, the price adds another interesting element to the heated competition.