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Old 11-01-2010, 11:48 AM   #1
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O2 Blackberry Unlimited Query

Just upgraded to a Bold 9700 and awaiting its arrival tommorrow, I've got the Blackberry Unlimited bolt on but what exactly does this cover?
It seems to suggest that it only covers usage via the Blackberry Browser and Yahoo Messenger.
Does this mean if I use another browser like Opera Mini or MSN Messenger I am going to be charged for it? If thats the case the order is getting cancelled and I will go to Vodafone.
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Old 11-01-2010, 1:02 PM   #2
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i had this same query with the guy when i upgraded and he assured me that the only way the blackberry can connect to the net is via blackberry web (blackberry unlimited)
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Old 11-01-2010, 1:43 PM   #3
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i had this same query with the guy when i upgraded and he assured me that the only way the blackberry can connect to the net is via blackberry web (blackberry unlimited)
Thanks mate, have you noticed any restrictions on what you can and can't run on your Blackberry?
Thinking maybe MSN Messenger which used to be restricted on some.
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Blackberry applications will only connect through a Blackberry connection, however third party apps may need to connect through the operator's connection. For example, in this case Opera Mini is capable of connecting through BIS or through O2's APN.

Some apps will only connect through the operator's APN.

Generally I would recommend that Blackberry owners have a Blackberry add-on and a web bolt-on from the operator (unless the operator offers a capped charge).

If you are only ever going to use Blackberry Browser/Messenger/email you will be fine with just Blackberry Internet.
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Old 11-01-2010, 1:54 PM   #5
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Blackberry applications will only connect through a Blackberry connection, however third party apps may need to connect through the operator's connection. For example, in this case Opera Mini is capable of connecting through BIS or through O2's APN.

Some apps will only connect through the operator's APN.

Generally I would recommend that Blackberry owners have a Blackberry add-on and a web bolt-on from the operator (unless the operator offers a capped charge).

If you are only ever going to use Blackberry Browser/Messenger/email you will be fine with just Blackberry Internet.

I think I might be better off with another network then as I can see myself using Opera Mini a lot as I've never been impressed with the BB Browser, and I'm not paying £52 in total to add a web bolt on onto my contract, not when I can go to Three or Vodafone and have all mobile browsing included not just via the BB APN.
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Im with Orange on my BB and everything just works through which ever method the phone chose's. BBM, email, live messenger, google maps, blackberry maps, orange maps, viigo, youtube, opera. I never have to select anything, it just works. I only have the BB service too, no other internet service and ive never been over charged or warned or anything.
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Old 11-01-2010, 2:28 PM   #7
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Im with Orange on my BB and everything just works through which ever method the phone chose's. BBM, email, live messenger, google maps, blackberry maps, orange maps, viigo, youtube, opera. I never have to select anything, it just works. I only have the BB service too, no other internet service and ive never been over charged or warned or anything.
I wasn't too keen on Orange as I know their download limit is 500mb against 1GB for most other networks but O2 are going to charge me if I use MSN Messenger or Opera which I think it a bit ridiculous for a smartphone, I might just keep my iPhone.
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Old 11-01-2010, 6:12 PM   #8
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I'm getting my 9700 tomorrow so I rang o2 to get my unlimted web bolt on changed to the BIS bolt on, the lady told me that things like YouTube will be chargeable she wasn't to sure herself but she said normal browsing should be covered by the bolt on and certain apps may be chargeable but she didn't have a full list.

EDIT: I can confirm as of yet I have not been charged extra for any web browsing, or using MSN or Facebook. Checked my usage online and it's still showing as £0.00 for recent charges.

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