Optiemus to distribute BlackBerry DTEK50 and DTEK60

BlackBerry today signed distribution agreement with Optimus Infracom whereby DTEK50 and DTEK60 handsets will be distributed in the Indian market.

The partnership will see Optiemus distribute and promote BlackBerry handsets to the Indian market. This includes the new BlackBerry DTEK50 and DTEK60, the latest in the company’s DTEK series of secure Android smartphones with BlackBerry security software inside.

Both DTEK devices will be available nationwide from the Optiemus distribution network soon at Rs 21,990 for the DTEK50 and Rs 46,990 for the DTEK60 by BlackBerry.

Alex Thurber, senior vice president, Global Device Sales, BlackBerry said, "India is a very important market for BlackBerry and we are delighted to announce a new partnership with Optiemus Infracom that strengthens our network of key partners in India and enables us to deliver our secure BlackBerry Android experience to more customers. As we are continuing to implement a new strategic direction for our Mobility Solutions business, we will continue to leverage third parties to distribute and market BlackBerry handsets."

The partner will distribute and promote BlackBerry-branded devices that use BlackBerrys secure Android software and applications. Optiemus will also provide the secure Android BlackBerry PRIV for Rs 34,990 and for enterprise customers the BB10 OS -powered BlackBerry Leap device as well.

Hardip Singh, executive director, Optiemus Infracom said, "Together with BlackBerry, we want to expand mobility choices by offering customers in the world’s fastest growing smartphone market the most secure version of Android – including the innovative BlackBerry DTEK50 and DTEK60. With our strong end-to-end capabilities in the mobility ecosystem, we are confident that our journey with BlackBerry will be a successful one."