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stevetaz · 07-01-2009, 07:51 PM

Tarek, I am going to move this thread over to the Curve Forum where it actually belongs.

You have to check into one other thing and that is does your carrier support BlackBerry devices? To get all that you can out of the BB you will want to sign up for a BlackBerry Data Plan. Note that there are several built-in applications and functions that will not operate on the BB without a BB Data Plan such as Push Email, the BlackBerry Browser and BlackBerry Messenger.

Since the 8900 Curve does have WiFi, you will be able to work around it to a degree. You can use Opera Mini or Bolt as a browser over WiFi and as long as your calling plan with your carrier includes Texting, you should be able to do texting as that uses texting units, not data.

BIS Service (BlackBerry Internet Service) is what you need to set up a BB email account and to forward all of your personal email accounts to your BB so you can read all your email on the go. That does require a BB Data Plan. Here is a link to our Sticky - Email On A BlackBerry, which will explain BIS and what it does.

Service Books are also needed to "instruct" the BB on how to operate and what features you can use and those are pushed to the BB Device by your carrier when you activate the BB and a BB Data Plan.

Do you know if your carrier will support BBs?

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stevetaz Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lonk Island, NY Posts: 3,832 Thanks: 13 Thanked 118 Times in 98 Posts	Tarek, I am going to move this thread over to the Curve Forum where it actually belongs. You have to check into one other thing and that is does your carrier support BlackBerry devices? To get all that you can out of the BB you will want to sign up for a BlackBerry Data Plan. Note that there are several built-in applications and functions that will not operate on the BB without a BB Data Plan such as Push Email, the BlackBerry Browser and BlackBerry Messenger. Since the 8900 Curve does have WiFi, you will be able to work around it to a degree. You can use Opera Mini or Bolt as a browser over WiFi and as long as your calling plan with your carrier includes Texting, you should be able to do texting as that uses texting units, not data. BIS Service (BlackBerry Internet Service) is what you need to set up a BB email account and to forward all of your personal email accounts to your BB so you can read all your email on the go. That does require a BB Data Plan. Here is a link to our Sticky - Email On A BlackBerry, which will explain BIS and what it does. Service Books are also needed to "instruct" the BB on how to operate and what features you can use and those are pushed to the BB Device by your carrier when you activate the BB and a BB Data Plan. Do you know if your carrier will support BBs? __________________ SteveTaz If you want a toy, get an iPhone....If you want a tool, get a BlackBerry.... Tact Is For People Who Aren't Witty Enough To Be Sarcastic *"...mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent..."* Adam Smith The Theory of the Moral Sentiments Phone: 8330m Curve (Red) Carrier: Sprint BB History: New as of 03/19/2008 - 8830 ---> 8330m