[BB_king_85]

Hi,
I bought new BB Bold 9000 and I have two problems with it:
First, it is not connecting to the wifi home, I tried one of your answer ... which changing it from wifi setting to hostpot wifi and I got a message that it is connected to the wifi now and when I entered to the browser I found it in EDGE or 3G.
Second, I gave my pin code to my freind and when he add me I couldn't get any messege from him to tell me accept or refuse him and when I added him I have him on hold.

please help ??

thanks

[miamirulz29]

1. Is the wifi logo grayed out or white?
2. Is this happening with all friends or that one? Could it be a problem on your friend's phone?

[BB_king_85]

1. the wifi logo is grayed ( and when I use the web the edge or 3g only appear).
2. I think only with me ... as all my friend have the wifi and the bb messege.

thanks

[akosnitzky]

Do you have a data plan????????

[BB_king_85]

No ... but I can connect to the internet using 3G as they reduce from my O2 balance

[aiharkness]

You will not be able to use PIN messaging or blackberry messenger (nor any blackberry/RIM applications that require data) without a blackberry data plan. And this is whether on wifi or the mobile network. You will not connect to the blackberry/RIM system.

[akosnitzky]

Yes. I didnt think you had a data plan. You asked a very easy question which aiharkness addressed. See link as well


What do I need a Data Plan for? - BlackBerryFAQ

[BB_king_85]

so do u mean without the data plan which is paying monthly I can't use the bb messenger?!!!!!

[akosnitzky]

Correct. You will have severe limitations without a plan. If you do not get a plan, you may want to consider another type of phone

[BB_king_85]

ok ... what's the benefit of the wifi in the mobile if I can't use it

[akosnitzky]

I just answered your PM by the way.

You can use certain data connections when you are in hotspots. G-mail has a stand alone e-mail app which doesnt use BIS. However, it can only be loaded through your blackberry browser which is your challenge.

Wifi is helpful with data connections and battery efficiency.

Many carriers in USA will not activate your phone without a data plan.

Again, see what it will cost for an unlimited plan even if you have change carriers

[MidnightDraven]

O2 offer blackberry unlimited UK bolt-ons on their SIM only contracts.
closest you'll get to payg, with the ability to have the data plan.

[akosnitzky]

Originally Posted by MidnightDraven

O2 offer blackberry unlimited UK bolt-ons on their SIM only contracts.
closest you'll get to payg, with the ability to have the data plan.

Thank you. We have a lot of UK users with data plan related questions. Your info is helpful

[BB_king_85]

thanks millions guys for your helpful info ....

[MidnightDraven]

No probs.