If you've been excited for a 4G WiMAX enabled BlackBerry Playbook don't get your hopes up. Sprint has confirmed they've cancelled the WiMAX 4G version of the RIM tablet, however, all is not lost as a 4G LTE version is in the works. There is no ETA on the device at this time or carrier, but it's undergoing development and testing. The following is a statement from RIM directly "RIM has decided to prioritize and focus its 4G development resources on LTE. We remain excited and committed to delivering innovative and powerful 4G tablets to the US market together with our carrier partners. Testing of BlackBerry 4G PlayBook models is already underway and we plan to enter labs for network certifications in the US and other international markets this fall". The Playbook isn't selling as well as the Apple iPad2 or Android tablets, and it looks like Sprint feels investing on a 4G WiMAX capable Playbook won't be worth the effort. Sprint does mention that this shouldn't have an impact on their relationship with RIM.
BlackBerry Playbook Getting LTE, but not Sprint WiMAX
If you've been excited for a 4G WiMAX enabled BlackBerry Playbook don't get your hopes up. Sprint has confirmed they've cancelled the WiMAX 4G version of the RIM tablet, however, all is not lost as a 4G LTE version is in the works. There is no ETA on the device at this time or carrier, but it's undergoing development and testing. The following is a statement from RIM directly "RIM has decided to prioritize and focus its 4G development resources on LTE. We remain excited and committed to delivering innovative and powerful 4G tablets to the US market together with our carrier partners. Testing of BlackBerry 4G PlayBook models is already underway and we plan to enter labs for network certifications in the US and other international markets this fall". The Playbook isn't selling as well as the Apple iPad2 or Android tablets, and it looks like Sprint feels investing on a 4G WiMAX capable Playbook won't be worth the effort. Sprint does mention that this shouldn't have an impact on their relationship with RIM.
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