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Can I use Blackberry with just generic data plan (without Blackberry Internet Service)?
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The answer is "It depends".
If your carrier is CDMA (such as Verizon, Alltel and Sprint), the answer is no. You must subscribe Blackberry Internet Service (BIS); otherwise, the carrier will not even activate the unit.
If your carrier is GSM or iDen (such as AT&T, T-Mobile and Nextel), the answer is yes. While you cannot use Blackberry-branded software, you can use many free third-party application for the same purposes.
For example, you may use:
- "Opera Mini" or "Bolt" for Web browsing
- IM+ for texting
- GMAIL Mobile for emails
- Google Maps Mobile for mapping
Most third-party applications can be installed over Blackberry Desktop Manager or their own desktop installers.
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Created On:
30 Apr 2009 4:19 PM
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