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Forum: BlackBerry Network

08-08-2008, 12:22 PM

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Attention: HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

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Posted By Mark Rejhon

AT&T is kind of a weird carrier out of the mix....

AT&T is kind of a weird carrier out of the mix. You need to purchase tethering if you're with AT&T. So in addition to a BB Personal plan, you also need to purchase a Tethering plan, to get access to...

Forum: BlackBerry Network

08-08-2008, 11:32 AM

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Attention: HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

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Posted By Mark Rejhon

This is all confusing terminology mess -- I think...

This is all confusing terminology mess -- I think you got things mixed up.

The only case where this does not apply is BlackBerry plans where generic data is restricted (i.e. blocking Opera Mini,...

Forum: BlackBerry Network

12-19-2007, 09:23 PM

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Attention: HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

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Posted By Mark Rejhon

It's because it's routing over BIS. You need to...

It's because it's routing over BIS. You need to erase its preferences store, or uninstall-reinstall. Then it'll automatically detect networking again, and route over TCP/IP instead of BIS.

Forum: BlackBerry Network

12-19-2007, 09:22 PM

Replies: 95

Attention: HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

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Posted By Mark Rejhon

Unfortunately, it wouldn't apply to Sprint,...

Unfortunately, it wouldn't apply to Sprint, because they are CDMA.

The instructions only apply to GSM providers. Just so you know!

Forum: BlackBerry Network

10-30-2007, 03:48 PM

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Attention: HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

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Posted By Mark Rejhon

More new additions to FAQ made: Q: I have a "Data...

More new additions to FAQ made: Q: I have a "Data Connection Refused" message on my BlackBerry.
A: Ignore this message - this is only for BlackBerry server (BIS). Opera Mini and other third party...

Forum: BlackBerry Network

10-24-2007, 12:44 PM

Replies: 95

Attention: HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

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Posted By Mark Rejhon

You're connected if you see "gprs" or "edge" in...

You're connected if you see "gprs" or "edge" in the main screen.

No, you do not get a WAP or Browser icon (although some Rogers VISION users now see this -- you may want to test switch to a...

Forum: BlackBerry Network

10-23-2007, 09:50 AM

Replies: 95

Attention: HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

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Posted By Mark Rejhon

I just got reports that Consilent push mail works...

I just got reports that Consilent push mail works on a BlackBerry without a BlackBerry plan. It's a 3rd party mail client, that apparently supports installation on BlackBerry, and does not require a...

Forum: BlackBerry Network

10-22-2007, 12:29 PM

Replies: 95

Attention: HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

Views: 281,436

Posted By Mark Rejhon

Please ask this in the "Aftermarket Software"...

Please ask this in the "Aftermarket Software" forum.

As of now, the best MSN for BlackBerry is JiveTalk (http://www.jivetalk.com)
Please do NOT reply to my message about MSN or JiveTalk but post...

Forum: BlackBerry Network

10-16-2007, 12:25 PM

Replies: 95

Attention: HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

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Posted By Mark Rejhon

It says so $10 for 10MB on Roger's Website --...

It says so $10 for 10MB on Roger's Website -- it's a special but I think you must already have a voice plan. You forgot to click the link in my FAQ:

Forum: BlackBerry Network

10-08-2007, 03:10 PM

Replies: 95

Attention: HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

Views: 281,436

Posted By Mark Rejhon

Additions to FAQ: Q: BlackBerry plans include...

Additions to FAQ:
Q: BlackBerry plans include compression. Generic data plans don't?
A: BlackBerry plans definitely includes very good compression (email/web), however, there are ways to get...

Forum: BlackBerry Network

10-04-2007, 10:40 PM

Replies: 95

Attention: HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

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Posted By Mark Rejhon

With Bell Mobility and Telus now offering 1...

With Bell Mobility and Telus now offering 1 gigabyte actual BlackBerry plans ($100), I'm hoping Rogers is going to follow suit in the near future.

Forum: BlackBerry Network

10-04-2007, 08:36 PM

Replies: 95

Attention: HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

Views: 281,436

Posted By Mark Rejhon

Other news -- the new Rogers 1GB $65 laptop card...

Other news -- the new Rogers 1GB $65 laptop card plan apparently works on BlackBerry too. (no BlackBerry email, but third party apps works and you still can tether the BlackBerry to laptop.)

Forum: BlackBerry Network

10-03-2007, 10:48 AM

Replies: 95

Attention: HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

Views: 281,436

Posted By Mark Rejhon

Excellent stuff, but I made some changes to my...

Excellent stuff, but I made some changes to my FAQ that isn't reflected in this -- can you compare the FAQ's... I'll try to update both in the future, but for now, I'm on deadlines at work...

Forum: BlackBerry Network

10-03-2007, 10:40 AM

Replies: 95

Attention: HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

Views: 281,436

Posted By Mark Rejhon

I'm pretty sure it works. The APN information...

I'm pretty sure it works. The APN information would have to be different...
[Edited: My FAQ has been edited to be more genericized]

Forum: BlackBerry Network

10-03-2007, 10:39 AM

Replies: 95

Attention: HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

Views: 281,436

Posted By Mark Rejhon

You are right. This FAQ was designed originally...

You are right. This FAQ was designed originally for the Rogers network, because few carriers in few countries have a massive differential between BlackBerry pricing and non-BlackBerry pricing.
...

Forum: BlackBerry Network

10-02-2007, 02:16 PM

Replies: 95

Attention: HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

Views: 281,436

Posted By Mark Rejhon

Please feel free to add it to your FAQ, or make...

Please feel free to add it to your FAQ, or make it a sticky or whatever...

Now everybody has something to refer to when someone asks "Can I use a BlackBerry without a BlackBerry data plan?". ;-)

Forum: BlackBerry Network

10-02-2007, 02:00 PM

Replies: 95

Attention: HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

Views: 281,436

Posted By Mark Rejhon

HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

These questions get asked so often, over and over, about how to use a BlackBerry without a BlackBerry plan, and simply using a generic data plan. I earlier made a FAQ on another forum on how to use...

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