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will i be able to...

carlsberg

Jan 23, 2008, 7:09 AM
can i buy a blackberry and run it with media net or will i be forced to get the blackberry add on?

thanks!
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Hombre07

Jan 23, 2008, 9:25 AM
If you want any internet access you'll have to add the Blackberry plan.
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carlsberg

Jan 23, 2008, 10:25 AM
i am so lost.

so, if i don't get a blackberry and just get an unlocked smartphone i could use the media net?

i just want to check my email and surf. i don't need the push email stuff.
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Hombre07

Jan 23, 2008, 10:27 AM
If it's an unlocked smart phone yes. But if you have a Media Net plan on a Blackberry it will give you the error Data Connection Refused. I don't use Push Email either, but if you want any web surfing you need the $30 plan. Sucks I know.
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carlsberg

Jan 23, 2008, 11:02 AM
thanks!

i have an unlocked smartphone so its cool.

my gf wants a bb pearl. will att make her get a bb plan?
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Hombre07

Jan 23, 2008, 11:04 AM
Make her? No. Only if she's gonna use internet. That and to get her mail in rebate it has to be on the account. So in that case three months of it.
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carlsberg

Jan 23, 2008, 11:09 AM
i meant will att sale her a bb without the bb plan.

what if she gets an unlocked bb?

sorry for all the questions.
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Hombre07

Jan 23, 2008, 11:11 AM
They'll sell it but like I said she won't get her mail in rebate back.

Unlocked, no plan unless she wants it.
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carlsberg

Jan 23, 2008, 11:13 AM
thanks for the clarifications.
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AvgJoe

Jan 23, 2008, 12:17 PM
Buy an unlocked phone and get on the $19 a month plan. You will have unlimited internet and a couple hundred messages. IF you would rather talk than push buttons 200 messages is more than enough,

Im using an unlocked N82 and really only use the network when WifFi is not avaiable. I am a big supporter of buying unlocked unbranded phones,
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hardcorehavok

Jan 24, 2008, 12:05 PM
I am a big support of unlocked phones as well. Unfortunately, I don't have the money to act on it though. I need a raise.
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Sigma1570

Jan 23, 2008, 12:19 PM
With all blackberries but the curve you need to sign up for the blackberry plan. I use the curve and only have unlimited media net and it works fine.
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