T-Mobile deploys Carrier IQ on BlackBerry, others

Last week, BlackBerry maker Research In Motion distanced itself from the Carrier IQ controversy saying:

RIM is aware of a recent claim by a security researcher that an application called "CarrierIQ" is installed on mobile devices from multiple vendors without the knowledge or consent of the device users. RIM does not pre-install the CarrierIQ app on BlackBerry smartphones or authorize its carrier partners to install the CarrierIQ app before sales or distribution. RIM also did not develop or commission the development of the CarrierIQ application, and has no involvement in the testing, promotion, or distribution of the app. RIM will continue to investigate reports and speculation related to CarrierIQ."

But a list of T-Mobile handsets that use Carrier IQ published by TmoNews has three BlackBerry models on it: BlackBerry 9900, 9360 and 9810. A RIM representative told CNET she would look into the matter. A T-Mobile spokesman, however, confirmed to CNET that his company places Carrier IQ on those phones. The spokesman had no further comment beyond pointing to a statement the company released last week: