BlackBerry Curve 8320 Review - Connectivity
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Alfredo Padilla Published on October 10, 2007 Comment on this |
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Cellular Bands (8.0)
The BlackBerry Curve 8320 is a quad-band (850/900/1800/1900) GSM phone. This means it will function on any GSM network worldwide, thus making it a good choice for world travelers. Our score for cellular bands are based on the number of bands supported.
Data Support Score (3.0)
The Curve supports EDGE and GPRS data connections. EDGE tops out at about 250 Kbps, with GPRS significantly slower. We're still waiting for a 3G BlackBerry to come out on a GSM network.
Bluetooth (7.5)
The BlackBerry Curve 8320 supports Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, which allows for multiple concurrent connections. We found it simple to pair a headset with the phone. It supports the following profiles: headset, hands-free, desktop connectivity, wireless bypass, dial-up networking, A2DP, and AVRCP. So, it should work with any Bluetooth headset, headphones and hands-free car kits.
Wi-Fi (5.0)
One of the major upgrades of the BlackBerry Curve 8320 over the original Curve is the addition of Wi-Fi support. In this case we're happy to see support for both 802.11 b/g and Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA). This technology allows the Curve to work with T-Mobile's Hot Spot at Home servic, which allows the device to make phone calls using a Wi-Fi access point and seamlessly switch to the cellular network when the Wi-Fi signal is lost. T-Mobile charges an extra $19.99 for this, but it offers unlimited calls while connected over WiFi: a big plus for big talkers.
Infrared (0.0)
The BlackBerry Curve 8320 does not support infrared connectivity.
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