[StevePR104]

Hi folks:
First time poster with a "what if" question:

If the judge rules in NTP's favor and orders a BlackBerry shutdown, will my device still function as a phone? And have any service providers (e.g., T-Mobile, Verizon, Cingular, etc.) indicated whether they will refund the data portion of my bill?

I've been dialing different providers, and the lack of knowledge on this thing is beyond amazing. I've had CSRs tell me the injunction would only mean that RIM could no longer manufacture BlackBerries, or "that's a good question. I don't know."

Anyhoo...if anybody has concrete information, I'd appreciate it. Lord knows, there's enough speculation out there. Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
Steve