[mrc00l88]

can i use the unlimited data plan, $15, Feature code: AFMEDIA NETUNL, for a blackberry, or would i have to add one of the specific blackberry plans? is it still true that if you add the $15 data plan under a regular phone, then switch the sim, you will be good to go? or does blackberry use something specific? like if i want to set up to receive my email automatically to my blackberry, would that work for me?

[cjcarbone]

To get full use of your BB, you would need to add a BB specific plan.

The way a BB gets true push email, is it uses RIMs servers.

You could probably use the unlimited PDA, but from what i understand, if ATT catches it, they will automatically switch you to the BB plan.

Also, you couldnt use BBMessenger without a BB plan.

[plasticities]

you would be better off just getting a bb specific plan

[mrc00l88]

does the personal plan for cingular which is $35 include unlimited texts as well or anything else, or is it just unlimited data?

[plasticities]

Originally Posted by mrc00l88

does the personal plan for cingular which is $35 include unlimited texts as well or anything else, or is it just unlimited data?

this is from the at&t website:

Access and manage e-mail from up to 10 ISP accounts with a BlackBerry® Wireless handheld. Send, receive, forward and reply to messages while on the go! Service is not available at all times in all places. View Map and Coverage Limitations.

Plan options include text, IM or video messaging, and/or tethering options*. Tethering enables you to connect your wireless device to your laptop via Bluetooth or a connection cable. Certain usage restrictions may apply. See Explanation of Rates and Charges for details.

[mrc00l88]

Originally Posted by plasticities

this is from the at&t website:

Access and manage e-mail from up to 10 ISP accounts with a BlackBerry® Wireless handheld. Send, receive, forward and reply to messages while on the go! Service is not available at all times in all places. View Map and Coverage Limitations.

Plan options include text, IM or video messaging, and/or tethering options*. Tethering enables you to connect your wireless device to your laptop via Bluetooth or a connection cable. Certain usage restrictions may apply. See Explanation of Rates and Charges for details.

i read that.. so that means text and everything is unlimited as well?? but say if i didnt want to use push email, i could just get the unlimited data plan for $15 and just check my email through the browser instead of push email.

[Sith_Apprentice]

no, SMS/MMS are NOT included. you have the option to include that, it isnt already included. neither is tethering, and the Video Messaging is also not included. You must add them

[mrc00l88]

Originally Posted by Sith_Apprentice

no, SMS/MMS are NOT included. you have the option to include that, it isnt already included. neither is tethering, and the Video Messaging is also not included. You must add them

wow.. so the blackberry is real expensive then huh.. i might as well just add the $15 unlimited internet, and just check my email on the browser. $35 for just unlimited internet is a rip off

[nissmo66]

Originally Posted by mrc00l88

wow.. so the blackberry is real expensive then huh.. i might as well just add the $15 unlimited internet, and just check my email on the browser. $35 for just unlimited internet is a rip off

Thats what I do

[Sith_Apprentice]

you are cripling your device, but completely up to you. you have there a good media player and organizer, not a BlackBerry anymore.

[mrc00l88]

Originally Posted by Sith_Apprentice

you are cripling your device, but completely up to you. you have there a good media player and organizer, not a BlackBerry anymore.

but i would need to spend $35 for unlimited internet, and then $10 for 1500 texts then $40 for voice.

[Sith_Apprentice]

its only $30 for unlimited NET, add $15 for unlimited messaging and then whatever you like for a voice plan. if you are getting a device you should know what you can and cannot do with certain plans. though with AT&T you are fortunate that you do not need to add the data plan (of course it is recommended)

[sch911]

Originally Posted by mrc00l88

i read that.. so that means text and everything is unlimited as well?? but say if i didnt want to use push email, i could just get the unlimited data plan for $15 and just check my email through the browser instead of push email.

If you get any of the non BB data plans the phone will give you the dreaded "Data Connection refused" message. There is no way to use data on a BB without a BB provisioned data plan.

[mrc00l88]

Originally Posted by Sith_Apprentice

its only $30 for unlimited NET, add $15 for unlimited messaging and then whatever you like for a voice plan. if you are getting a device you should know what you can and cannot do with certain plans. though with AT&T you are fortunate that you do not need to add the data plan (of course it is recommended)

where do you see the BB plan for $30?? on the att site it says $35?

[Sith_Apprentice]

that is without a voice plan. when you add on its $30

Blackberry Feature Without Messaging
BBRY ENTERPRISE $45.00 Current Feature
BlackBerry Personal Add on $30.00 Select Feature
None N/A Select to Remove

[Sith_Apprentice]

Originally Posted by sch911

If you get any of the non BB data plans the phone will give you the dreaded "Data Connection refused" message. There is no way to use data on a BB without a BB provisioned data plan.

welcome to the forums. you can use internet without a BB data plan, you can use the mediaNet plans on ATT. you just have to set it up properly. still all you get is internet, and not all apps will work. no push email or PIN or any other BB specific services.

[ArmyGeorge]

$30 for BB unlimited data with AT&T covers absolutely everything accept tethering, looks like the best deal out there?

[Sith_Apprentice]

naa, Sprint has the Best BB deal. GPS + Messaging + Email + TV + Music +On Demand for $30.

[ArmyGeorge]

My 8310 with $30 AT&T data plan doesn't have which of those? Could I watch YouTube videos or listen on my Sirius account with Sprint?

[Sith_Apprentice]

8310 doesnt include telenav, isnt on a high speed network so doesnt have the on demand or tv services.