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Can Blackberry 8330 work with Internet (not bb service)
« on: May 20, 2009, 06:27:59 PM »
sprint wants to charge me another $40/mo for Blackberry service of which i don't really need but i do have internet/data on my plan and was wondering if i can connect using the BB 8330...?
i know some Blackberries can use internet although most don't...
thanks for your help!!

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Re: Can Blackberry 8330 work with Internet (not bb service)
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2009, 06:43:19 PM »
I am not sure but see this article for a tutorial how to get the BB data plan for free;
http://sprintusers.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2082122&postcount=1886

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Re: Can Blackberry 8330 work with Internet (not bb service)
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2009, 12:31:19 AM »
if you install opera mini on the blackberry, you should be able to use it with just a regular data plan (without BB plan)

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Re: Can Blackberry 8330 work with Internet (not bb service)
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2009, 06:50:56 PM »
if you install opera mini on the blackberry, you should be able to use it with just a regular data plan (without BB plan)

Yes, opera mini will work, but the regular BB services (push, sync, the things that make a BB great) won't, which begs the question- why have a BB in the first place?
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Re: Can Blackberry 8330 work with Internet (not bb service)
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2009, 04:29:30 PM »
 
Yes, opera mini will work, but the regular BB services (push, sync, the things that make a BB great) won't, which begs the question- why have a BB in the first place?
cuz BlackBerry is COOL  8)

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Re: Can Blackberry 8330 work with Internet (not bb service)
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2009, 02:02:10 PM »
  cuz BlackBerry is COOL  8)

Excuse me as I wipe the tears of laughter from my eyes...

I suppose it MUST be cool, since President Obama has one, right? *snicker*
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Re: Can Blackberry 8330 work with Internet (not bb service)
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2009, 09:35:26 PM »
go to cell4less around the corner from shomer shabbos on 13th ave he charges $120 for full BB service 1 time fee

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Re: Can Blackberry 8330 work with Internet (not bb service)
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2009, 03:16:48 PM »
Yes, opera mini will work, but the regular BB services (push, sync, the things that make a BB great) won't, which begs the question- why have a BB in the first place?

A sprint rep told me that BBM and internet WILL work with a generic data plan and without a Blackberry Data plan........?
he said that paying $39.99 for BES (BB Enterprise) is a waste for me and i should get a BB without BB data and it wont really make a difference to me..

--Is this correct??

Please advise!

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Re: Can Blackberry 8330 work with Internet (not bb service)
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2009, 09:02:15 PM »
depends on the plan. The new "everything" data plans on Sprint all come with BB service, so perhaps the rep thinks it doesn't need to be added anymore?

I assure you, on an older legacy plan that was straight-up data, BB services will not work. You could still connect to the internet for other things, as we mentioned. The new plans are sort of blurring the lines, and including services whether you want them or not.
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Re: Can Blackberry 8330 work with Internet (not bb service)
« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2009, 05:58:04 PM »
depends on the plan. The new "everything" data plans on Sprint all come with BB service, so perhaps the rep thinks it doesn't need to be added anymore?

I assure you, on an older legacy plan that was straight-up data, BB services will not work. You could still connect to the internet for other things, as we mentioned. The new plans are sort of blurring the lines, and including services whether you want them or not.
thanx for the help

i think the rep was confused even though he made it like he knew what he was saying- even sent me an email confirming it............?

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Re: Can Blackberry 8330 work with Internet (not bb service)
« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2009, 11:38:43 PM »
I learned a while ago that 90% of Reps don't really know what they are talking about. No matter what service.
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Re: Can Blackberry 8330 work with Internet (not bb service)
« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2009, 12:58:01 AM »
what is that supposed too mean?

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Re: Can Blackberry 8330 work with Internet (not bb service)
« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2009, 01:03:18 AM »
I learned a while ago that 90% of Reps don't really know what they are talking about. No matter what service.
I'd have to peg that number closer to 99%.
I nearly always know more about the service than reps, whether it's cell phone, hotel, airline, etc.

I esp. hate it when the rep goes "I've been here for 30 years and I know that blah, blah, blah."  Inveriably they eat their words after I escalate the call to their manager's manager...
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Can Blackberry 8330 work with Internet (not bb service)
« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2009, 12:56:50 PM »
I have an 8830 as well...does anyone know how i can delete the browser completely? Ive googled it and tried various suggestions to no avail.

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Re: Can Blackberry 8330 work with Internet (not bb service)
« Reply #14 on: November 25, 2009, 07:04:21 PM »
Just hide it, Y do you want it deleted??

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Re: Can Blackberry 8330 work with Internet (not bb service)
« Reply #15 on: November 25, 2009, 08:58:32 PM »
Just hide it, Y do you want it deleted??

Id rather not have internet available on my phone...i need it for the emails though...ive googled it, im not the only one who wants to do this...ive seen ways of doing it, but have not been successful..

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Re: Can Blackberry 8330 work with Internet (not bb service)
« Reply #16 on: November 25, 2009, 11:32:52 PM »
Oh I see.