Alltell BB question

[shrekfx81]

O.k. i was just reading a post on spring and the BB on how they have a data plan and a BB plan..

With alltel's data plan, that is like for all smartphone including the BB right? I'm worried now.

[troutseth]

It appears that for contracting and pricing they do not make a distinction. I just picked the smart choice 500 and had a choice of the Touch or various BB devices under that plan.

[shrekfx81]

O.k. that's what we did too. Picked the 500 data plan that has unlimited email, text, and internet and 500 anytime min, unlimited mobile to mobile, and 10 my circle numbers. sound about right? and thats all unlimited for the BB too right?

[troutseth]

O.k. that's what we did too. Picked the 500 data plan that has unlimited email, text, and internet and 500 anytime min, unlimited mobile to mobile, and 10 my circle numbers. sound about right? and thats all unlimited for the BB too right?

That is how I read it as well . . . doesn't hurt to give them a buzz in the morning though to make sure.

[stevetaz]

Be aware that the data plan for a BlackBerry MUST state that it fully supports the BB handsets. The reason is that you are actually routed through the RIM servers. That is how push mail works.

A BB will work on a non BB plan, but the device will be somewhat crippled. You will be able to use the phone and SMS, but NOT using the BB services such as push email, BB Messenger, the BB Browser, PIN messaging, etc.

You would have to try OperaMini for an internet connection.

If you get a WiFi equipped Curve, that may be a helpful option. Some providers even lock that down if there is no BB Data Plan.

Also, if a rebate is being offered and that factors into your decision to buy, if a BB Data plan is not activated the rebate will not apply (fine print). Of course if there are instant rebates at the store that would be different.

Finally, to my knowledge, Verizon is the only NA carrier that requires a BB Data plan be purchased or they won't sell you the BB.

Thought you should be aware...

SteveTaz

[jfa]

Thanks for explanation and the fine print lawyerese! Good things to know before one jumps in with VZN.

[shrekfx81]

Wow... Well we were in alltel this afternoon trying to get my g/f to switch (she didnt), but asked about that and said with alltel its the same plan for all smart phones, they just have to put the BB code on my side to get the BB to work with everything..

[stevetaz]

same plan for all smart phones, they just have to put the BB code on my side to get the BB to work with everything..

Correct. And that would mean it is indeed specifically noted as fully supporting the BB system (it has to be coded as a BlackBerry to know how to use what network)...

SteveTaz