After AT&T and RIM announced the new BlackBerry Torch 9800 it was just a matter of time until other carriers around the world would do so as well. All Canadian carriers have confirmed they will carry the Torch 9800 though there is no official release date yet. The usual mention “in the coming weeks” probably points to a launch at the end of Q3.

Official Rogers announcement: Redboard Blog
Virgin’s announcement: Twitter

Not just those of you living in Canada have something to be happy about: Orange UK and Vodafone UK have will carry the Torch 9800 as well.
For both there is no details on availability or pricing. Orange UK announced that it will be offered to its customers soon while Vodafone UK placed it on their website, where it says “Coming soon to pay monthly”. You can register for updates on availability on the Vodafone UK page.

Vodafone and Verizon have always worked pretty close together and now it will be very interesting if we get to see the Torch 9800 on Verizon as well. Also I’m pretty excited if Vodafone will announce the Torch 9800 for other countries as well since I’m still in Germany and waiting for it desperately.

via: thecellularguru, mobileburn, BBleaks