Can blackberry access google gtalk using wifi?

[hhfautumn]

I recently got a blackberry 8900 and want to access gtalk using wifi, but it kept saying "connecting" forever, so I am wondering can I access gtalk using wifi or must I have a data plan?

Thanks

[MidnightDraven]

its likely you need a data plan
as i believe google talk is developed by RIM and they wont allow access (even wi-fi) without a data plan.

[hhfautumn]

thanks, but how about other instant messagers, like MSN or yahoo messager?

[MidnightDraven]

msn and yahoo are also developed by RIM
you would need something like a 3rd party app
IM+ or equilivent.

[hhfautumn]

got u. thanks

[hhfautumn]

oh, one more question, can I access gmail using the wifi browser?

Thanks

[MidnightDraven]

erm not sure
i know gmail has its own developed app for accessing email, which i believe works off wi-fi.

[hhfautumn]

so I think not. cuz it kept saying "requesting " forever

[MidnightDraven]

was this through the browser or the app?

[hhfautumn]

through the browser

[MidnightDraven]

try the app.

http://www.google.com/mobile/products/mail.html#p=blackberry

[hhfautumn]

yeah, it works, just click the link the message contains

[hhfautumn]

but only show the gmail, when I want to look at the email or delete them, doesn't work