BlackBerry announced it will cease its licensing agreement with U.S. mobile carrier T-Mobile.

According to the Canadian-based company, it will not renew a deal that would grant T-Mobile the right to sell BlackBerry products. The licensing agreement expires on April 25. Despite the decision, T-Mobile subscribers with a BlackBerry device "should not" encounter a difference in their service or support.

"BlackBerry has had a positive relationship with T-Mobile for many years. Regretfully, at this time, our strategies are not complementary and we must act in the best interest of our BlackBerry customers," said BlackBerry CEO and Executive Chair John Chen.

BlackBerry's announcement comes nearly a year after the company launched the BlackBerry Z10 smartphone with the carrier. During an interview in February 2013, T-Mobile Vice President and General Manager of the Southeast Gabriel Torres stated he personally uses a BlackBerry. The same interview included T-Mobile Vice President and General Manager of the Northeast Terry Hayes stating he was "really excited" about the launch of the BlackBerry 10 operating system and how BlackBerry is still popular in the corporate market.

"The other reason [for BlackBerry's appeal] is BBM (BlackBerry Messenger)," added Torres in early 2013. "Probably around 80 percent of my BBM use is with people outside of the country who still have BlackBerry. And we see that all time down in Florida, Miami in particular, where people come in only asking for the Blackberry."

A year later, Chen would announce it will not renew its U.S. licensing agreement with the mobile carrier.

"We hope to work with T-Mobile again in the future when our business strategies are aligned," added Chen. "We are deeply grateful to our loyal BlackBerry customers and will do everything in our power to provide continued support with your existing carrier or ensure a smooth transition to our other carrier partners."

The BlackBerry statement noted they are working with other mobile carriers to provide consumers and businesses alternatives if they decide to exit T-Mobile.

Chen took over as BlackBerry CEO in November 2013 following the company encountering consecutive financial losses such as $4.4 billion during the third quarter of 2013. Although he initially started on an interim basis at BlackBerry, but the "interim" title was removed in January.

BlackBerry spokesperson Adam Emery stated in January, "After earnings, and again in meetings with media and analysts at [the International Consumer Electronics Show], John said that he would be BlackBerry's C.E.O. until the company is back on solid financial footing."

Chen has since removed several senior executives from the company, signed an outsourcing deal regarding design of its products, and promised to refocus the company to serve corporate and government employees.

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