Looks like Sprint may not be the only ones getting ready for the Pre. Electronista reports that Bell Canada may be one of the next providers of Palm's sleek new handset. This comes from a Bell roadmap leaked to Mobile Syrup, showing the Pre listed as "Late Q2 / early Q3", just a short while after Sprint is expected to have it. Sprint's release date was listed for May, according to a leaked EOL list earlier this month. The report also lists Bell as having the Treo Pro by Feb 26, possibly even coming before the Sprint version because of further delays, as well as upcoming Blackberry Niagara and Pearl Flip phones for the Canadian CDMA provider.
Possible Software differences between Sprint and Bell's Pre handsets are not yet known. Prices for the Bell model are still under wraps, and Sprint's version has been rumored to be priced at $150 after rebate on a 3 year plan, although it's still too early for anything concrete.
Update: Mobile Syrup has further proof that new Palms are coming to Bell, albeit only for the Treo Pro and Pearl Flip. Being that the Pre is listed for slightly later, it shouldn't be too long before we see materials confirming a launch date as well.
Update (02/27): BusinessWire reports that the Treo Pro has been officially released on Bell Canada for $99.95 on a 3 year voice and data plan, beating Sprint to the punch. The Pearl Flip has been released at $29.95 on the same plan. At this rate, will Bell be the next North American carrier for the Pre?
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