8320 internet on Orange PAYG without paying £5 /month

[Bunny_Basher]

I have been using a Nokia e61i for the past year with no problems at all apart from it's now knackered.

I have now got a BlackBerry 8320 but cannot access the internet without using WiFi. I have rang Orange and they told me I had to pay £5 a month for this service.

I told them that this is a joke as I had internet on my Nokia for free, so why would I pay to have it on a different phone?

Is there any way I can get internet working on my BlackBerry without paying EXTRA?

Thanks.

[akosnitzky]

It seems that you need a Blackberry Data Plan which is unique from other phone plans

[MidnightDraven]

Nope, you have to pay for a blackberry data plan.
No other workaround.

[Dubdub]

A BB isn't a Nokia or any other device for that matter.

What do I need a Data Plan for? - BlackBerryFAQ (http://www.blackberryfaq.com/index.php/What_do_I_need_a_Data_Plan_for%3F)

[akosnitzky]

Nope, you have to pay for a blackberry data plan.
No other workaround.

Thank you for your responses. Although the user had a generic issue, I am not familiar with the UK carriers to the same extent as you. :smile:

[Bunny_Basher]

Thanks for the quick reply's. It seems I might have to get another Nokia, sorry!

[akosnitzky]

Thanks for the quick reply's. It seems I might have to get another Nokia, sorry!

Yes. Without the plan, you are very limited beyond voice and SMS text.