The BlackBerry® PearlTM 8100 smartphone is so much more than just talk. It’s e-mail, Instant messaging, maps, an organizer, applications such as FacebookTM, a game console, an Internet browser… and that’s just the beginning. Learn how you can get the full BlackBerry® experience with Fido.
BlackBerry® PearlTM 8100

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Push Email and text messaging
1.3 MP Camera with flash and digital zoom
World Phone
Bluetooth technology
Multimedia Player
SureType® keypad
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What you get
Everything you need for life on the go.
Stay in touch
- Unlimited E-mail on any domain.
- Unlimited real-time chat with Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Google Talk and BlackBerry Messenger
- Text, Picture & Video Messaging
Network
- Direct access to Facebook, MySpace and Flickr.
Surf
- Browse the web with an integrated full HTML browser.
Extra Apps & Content
- Download tons of applications and content from ringtones to games to BlackBerry® Maps.
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How to get started
Fido makes setting up your wireless e-mail quick and easy. Just follow these simple steps:
Subscribe to a Fido plan , purchase a BlackBerry® PearlTM 8100 and choose either the Personal E-mail on BlackBerry® add-on or other Data add-ons.
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How it works
Follow these easy steps to activate your BlackBerry® and set up e-mail. To activate your BlackBerry®, insert the smart card. Charge for 20 minutes.
- Turn on your phone. When EDGE or GPRS appears on the display, you’re officially connected to the Fido network.
- The e-mail set-up wizard will automatically start up. Follow the instructions.
If you prefer, you can set up your e-mail on the Web.
Questions? Consult our FAQ.
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Terms & Conditions
BlackBerry, RIM, Research In Motion, SureType and related trade-marks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world, used under license from Research In Motion Limited.