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Sep 26, 2004 | 3:31 pm
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T-Mobile has the cheapest BB only service (US). There are rumors that they have new rate plans coming out next week with the introduction of thier new phone/BB.
Sep 26, 2004 | 4:01 pm
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Originally Posted by jsm
T-Mobile has the cheapest BB only service (US). There are rumors that they have new rate plans coming out next week with the introduction of thier new phone/BB.
Additionally, T-Mobile plans to offer customers bundled (voice and data) rate plans for the BlackBerry 7100t, starting at $59.99, that are easy-to-understand and affordable - this means big buckets of Whenever Minutes and unlimited email, unlimited text and instant messages, and unlimited Web browsing*.
I dropped by our local store today. They had one of the mock-ups behind the counter and I got to play with it. Very cool size -- I'm looking forward to playing with a working model on Thursday or Friday.
Sep 26, 2004 | 7:17 pm
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Does the current TMobile $39.95 plan include web browsing? It didnt seem that it did. From what I could tell of the pricing you would have to add unlimited internet to that plan for browsing. Also, in looking at the Verizon plan it seems to be $49.95 but it includes not only unlimited email but unlimited browsing. Again, havent looked into the plans in super detail but if my reading of these is correct TMobile might have the cheapest mail service but is more than Verizon (I cant believe I just typed those words in that order 
) for email and web browsing. Can anyone confirm this or explain how it is wrong?
) for email and web browsing. Can anyone confirm this or explain how it is wrong?
Sep 26, 2004 | 7:23 pm
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Originally Posted by GadgetFreak
Does the current TMobile $39.95 plan include web browsing? It didnt seem that it did. From what I could tell of the pricing you would have to add unlimited internet to that plan for browsing. Also, in looking at the Verizon plan it seems to be $49.95 but it includes not only unlimited email but unlimited browsing. Again, havent looked into the plans in super detail but if my reading of these is correct TMobile might have the cheapest mail service but is more than Verizon (I cant believe I just typed those words in that order ) for email and web browsing. Can anyone confirm this or explain how it is wrong?
) for email and web browsing. Can anyone confirm this or explain how it is wrong?
BlackBerry Unlimited E-mail
The BlackBerry Unlimited E-mail Plan is for customers who just want to use the BlackBerry's powerful data functionality, including unlimited e-mail, t-zones mobile information, and Web browsing along with 300 text messages for $39.99 per month. Voice calls are billed on a pay-as-you-go basis for just 20 per minute.
The BlackBerry Unlimited E-mail Plan is for customers who just want to use the BlackBerry's powerful data functionality, including unlimited e-mail, t-zones mobile information, and Web browsing along with 300 text messages for $39.99 per month. Voice calls are billed on a pay-as-you-go basis for just 20 per minute.
It seems like the new voice/data BB plans that will be offered with the 7100t will be about $20 cheaper than the current plans.
Sep 26, 2004 | 7:36 pm
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Originally Posted by bollar
From T-Mobile:
The one thing you don't get is unlimited text messages, which is an extra $10/month.
It seems like the new voice/data BB plans that will be offered with the 7100t will be about $20 cheaper than the current plans.
The one thing you don't get is unlimited text messages, which is an extra $10/month.
It seems like the new voice/data BB plans that will be offered with the 7100t will be about $20 cheaper than the current plans.
Sep 27, 2004 | 2:41 am
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Originally Posted by stimpy
Does anyone know the costs for Blackberry if you constantly travel around central Europe? Do all major countries in Europe support it?
I think you should have success almost anywhere in Europe, as GSM is the standard here, and I believe GPRS connectivity is available almost everywhere. T-Mobile's web site can tell you more about GPRS roaming.
Sep 27, 2004 | 3:56 am
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Originally Posted by ScottC
This is like saying "I'm going to buy a car, is that a good idea?"
What do you plan on doing with it, what are your needs, where will your travel with it, do you need any special features like Bluetooth or voicedialing?
What kind of email setup do you use at the moment? Which Blackberry model are you considering?
I can't simply answer with a "yes" or a "no", it depends on a lot of factors.
What do you plan on doing with it, what are your needs, where will your travel with it, do you need any special features like Bluetooth or voicedialing?
What kind of email setup do you use at the moment? Which Blackberry model are you considering?
I can't simply answer with a "yes" or a "no", it depends on a lot of factors.
I have buy this item with an auction, and I have paied It half of the original price ( it's new ! and last model ) so... I'm going to know if is a good item for who travel and if it works good ( like a phone, and for email ).
Sep 27, 2004 | 4:15 am
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Originally Posted by Luftbgy
Yes, it's correct ! You right !
I have buy this item with an auction, and I have paied It half of the original price ( it's new ! and last model ) so... I'm going to know if is a good item for who travel and if it works good ( like a phone, and for email ).
I have buy this item with an auction, and I have paied It half of the original price ( it's new ! and last model ) so... I'm going to know if is a good item for who travel and if it works good ( like a phone, and for email ).
Then of course the Blackberry won't do anything until you get the Blackberry service plan from your own provider...
Good luck!
Sep 27, 2004 | 7:05 am
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Originally Posted by jsm
The web browsing is really slow on my 7230 w/T-mobile. No problem with speed on e-mails.
Does the Verizon Blackberry browse at 1xRTT speeds? If so does this make a difference for browsing in real life?
Sep 27, 2004 | 7:42 am
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Originally Posted by GadgetFreak
Does the Verizon Blackberry browse at 1xRTT speeds? If so does this make a difference for browsing in real life?
However, some tests done over at http://www.rimroad.com/ seem to indicate that it's not the network that's the slowdown, rather it's the browser. ReqWireless WebViewer, a third party browser, appears to render a page faster than the RIM browser.
Sep 27, 2004 | 12:43 pm
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Originally Posted by ScottC
Well, your first problem will be whether or not it's simlocked, then the second problem is for which operator it was made (devices from one operator will NOT work on different operators, even if they are unlocked).
Then of course the Blackberry won't do anything until you get the Blackberry service plan from your own provider...
Good luck!
Then of course the Blackberry won't do anything until you get the Blackberry service plan from your own provider...
Good luck!
I'm waitnig it this week.
Do you have a BalckBerry ScootC?
Sep 27, 2004 | 2:57 pm
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Originally Posted by Luftbgy
Yes, it's not a SIM locked or operator locked. Of course!
I'm waitnig it this week.
Do you have a BalckBerry ScootC?
I'm waitnig it this week.
Do you have a BalckBerry ScootC?
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Sep 28, 2004 | 10:32 am
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Originally Posted by Luftbgy
I'm going to buy a blackberry. It's a good item ?
Do you use it ?
Do you use it ?
Some folks are down on the keyboard....
-N
Sep 28, 2004 | 11:15 am
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Originally Posted by ScottC
Yes I do
Make sure to pop over to ww.blackberryclub.com and join up, many very smart people over there when it comes to the Blackberry!
Make sure to pop over to ww.blackberryclub.com and join up, many very smart people over there when it comes to the Blackberry!
