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Originally Posted by stevetaz
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Hi braxtoq:
Here is an explanation. I also added it to the Tips and Tricks sticky in General Topics. I hope it is of help.....
PIN Messaging allows you to text other BlackBerries and not use up text messaging allowances. It also allows you to use BB Messenger, which is a buddy interface. Using PIN messages for a “normal” message or a BB Message doesn't use up texts, just data.
Obviously PIN messaging requires that you have a data plan.
You can find your device’s PIN by clicking Options on the icons home screen > Status. Should be the fifth or so item in the list.
I believe the PIN is unique to each device so if you change devices for any reason you will have to let any PIN buddies know.
Note that you can use PIN messaging from the Email system as well as the BB Messenger.
While in your BB Main (Master) Message box press the Menu button (to the left of the trackball). Scroll down and you will see “Compose PIN” as one of the selections. Keep in mind you have to have contacts with PIN numbers in their contact info to be able to select a recipient from your contact list. You can PIN to an email address, but you might as well email.
From your Address Book, you can look up a contact and if they have a PIN entered into their contact information, after pressing the Menu button you will see PIN “Contact Name” as one of the options.
SteveTaz
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Well now that sounds just too cool, how long before providers catch up and figure out how to charge for it? Thanks for providing the info without me having to find it in Tips and Tricks, not a good day for research, if you know where I'm coming from,