Cost of service question: We know we'll have to add internet access to our plan (haven't had it before) to make the phones work, but is there anything else that's required for Blackberries that will jack up the cost of service?
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Nope nothing else to add for the most part as far as charges go. I think my bill is like 90 a month, but its 40 for my plan, 30 for the internet and I think 15 or so for texts. The way I look at it is while its high price IMO, it breaks down to about a dollar a day for internet. For me its worth it. There are apps for myspace and facebook so while I don't nessarliy use the browser everyday I do use the internet part every day.
1829892
Get real buddy. I agree with the rest of the people here, for $250 (and as a 'deal'), thats expensive for Skype standards. Regular cell phones WITHOUT plans cost around the same price range.Yes, the price tag is probably 'fair' because of the 'new' technology in it. Give it six months, I'm sure we will see some type of price drop. Its like when Plasma TVs came out on the market, expensive at first, price will drop later on.
2235823
Stores will always be more expensive. I suggest going to Verizon, playing with the phones, and talking to the reps, then ordering online. Even verizonwiress.com will get you better deals than their own store. Also check out places like Costco or Sam's. Depending on where you work you can get 10%-25% of your minutes/data only (not entire bill like taxes or text messaging). http://b2b.vzw.com/employee/employeediscount.html
254273
You would need to have an Unlimited data plan with Straight Talk so I imagine there isn't going to be any carrier that allows the internet access without data. I also imagine if you tried to work around it, you carrier may cut your service. Call your carrier to confirm compatibility.
58271
The cost is $55. The speed is MUCH faster than normal wifi or cell phone data. The last time I checked they said they would support existing customers but you could NOT become a member. One of the commenters disagrees with me so maybe that has changed.
1344451
Yes, that's what we did. Phone was new and works great. Just make sure you don't buy one of those phones that u pay monthly. We made that mistake. Took it to Verizon and they couldn't hook it up.
1215881
yes...I did the same thing...phone service without internet is cheaper...jg
1447803
pretty sure, yes. I remember being told that even with the $50 "unlimited everything" plan that you still needed a separate data plan for this phone because its not technically a smart phone. But thats only if you want to access internet or use apps that do. If not, then no, it doesnt require one just for typical use. For very minor use, the $25 plan is perfect.
1060063
I bought this phone an it broke within 8 months , Virgin Mobile gave Me back a refurbished unit . Yeah Im on that plan too for $25 a month. As long as You stay on it , You will be billed $25 , but if You go to the $40 unlimited , and change Your mind a month or 2 years , You wont be able to use that plan again and will be charged $35 a month .
237981
This is a Smart phone and we have AT&T.; You can access the Internet however we found it is not good for heavy internet usage. You will have to figure out how much you will be using the Internet to determine what size Data Plan that you need to buy. We were able to increase ours a few times to adjust to the one that fit our needs. There was no upgrade fee to increase the data MB so I suggest starting with the cheapest and you will get an idea of what you use after your first bill.
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Does anyone know if DKDogz54's comment still holds true? I have about a year left on my AT&T; $10 unlimited medianet plan, and am considering the N8 to replace my simply awful Impression. I would hate to do so and suddenly find a new data plan charge on my next bill...
1556318
We've got Comcast and it's worked great for us. We had their performance package and would get speeds well into the 50 range. We do not have phone though.
212833
Using Facebook would require you to have internet access and that is dependent on whether you have a data plan with your Carrier. We recommend contacting your Carrier and making sure they provide their services to this model phone without any restrictions.
1533782
As I understand due to a recent visit to my local Verizon store (12/15/06), you will need to subscribe to at least the $79.99 phone plan as well as the $40 EVDO data plan.That turned me off from the MotorolaQ Phone or any PDA Phone. I really wish Verizon would offer a slower data plan for $20. I just need to fetch email and remotely sync my calendar, not surf the Internet. Wireless DSL is overkill for most people.
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With wi-fi accessibility, do you need to have a provider (AT&T or T-Mobile) data plan in place (to access something like myspace or other)? What is the least expensive way to go, if you have any idea? I am in NY and do not travel much, but my child is spoiled by the sidekick and we had to cut the web, leaving texting open. It doesn't state it has AIM either. It seems AT&T is better in the no-choice game, but since we have a family network already on T-Mobile and unlimited texting and free T-Mobile to T-Mobile calls, I am not sure there is a savings. Please...its on sale today :)
817201
Thanks! I curretly have a 3 year old blackjack with AT&T.; Unlimited media and 200 text messages for 19.99. I've been able to tether (via bluetooth I might add) and stream my slingbox from day 1. I am looking at a new phone, but it seems the only way to keep the media plan I have is to buy an unlocked plan. This information is very helpful.
699710
A Blackberry is not the same thing as a Android phone. There are some benefits to a Blackberry (its good if you need to deal with email on your phone a lot) but its not for what you mean as a "smart" phone. as for the $2 a day thing, off the Amazon website it says: "Choose from Monthly Unlimited or $2 Daily Unlimited plans with unlimited talk, text, e-mail, and web" But Boost $2 a day is not worth it! I would suggest going to Metro PCS and get $40 a month unlimited everything. Good Luck