BlackBerry is bringing to India its low-cost Z3 smartphone, after the global release is finalized

BlackBerry is bringing to India its low-cost Z3 smartphone, after the global release is finalized. The BlackBerry Z3, Jakarta Edition, has been available to customers from May 15, 2014. The device is expected to retail through authorized partners at a price of IDR 2,199,000. “The BlackBerry Z3, Jakarta Edition is built exclusively for Indonesia and provides BlackBerry users more ways to connect and share, with an experience built on reliable, secure communications,” said John Chen, Executive Chairman & CEO, BlackBerry. “BlackBerry Z3, Jakarta Edition will keep Indonesian users better connected and more productive with a 5-inch display, long lasting battery and the best Bahasa typing experience on a touchscreen. A limited edition model featuring the inscription “Jakarta” on the back of the device will be available for a limited period, to commemorate the launch of the first BlackBerry smartphone built specifically for the Indonesia market,” said the company statement. The new BlackBerry Z3, Jakarta Edition is available at all BlackBerry Lifestyle stores in Indonesia as well as authorized partners for BlackBerry Z3, PT. Teletama Artha Mandiri (TAM) and PT. Mitra Telekomunikasi Selular (MTS).