Vodafone and Research In Motion introduced <A HREF="http://www.rim.com/news/press/2006/pr-16_06_2006-03.shtml">the BlackBerry 8707v in the Netherlands.</A> The UMTS-enabled BlackBerry 8707v allows customers to make voice calls and simultaneously send or receive emails, browse the Internet or use other applications. The BlackBerry 8707v can also be used as a wireless modem for laptops, offering mobile users more choice for how they stay connected to the Internet. The BlackBerry 8707v is available in the Netherlands exclusively from Vodafone.