[primcharly]

Thanks John. I guess I'll know for sure soon. Since there are no extra charges in their online page (aside from a couple test sms I sent out), I feel a little bit more confident.

I thought about getting that program since you all seem to talk highly about it but since I'm just getting into IM, I wanted to begin with something that was free. Through the Psi/Jabber set up, I've been able to use Google Talk with the other networks so for now I'd say I'm happy.

Thanks again.

[gibber9583]

There is a 30 day trial with jivetalk. I'd suggest trying it out....We'll see if u go back to Gtalk.

[scoobyravedoo]

anyone know how to fix or anything about "invalid connection string: unable to open connection" on blackberry 7250??

plus do anyone know the good website that can get msn.. Since I tried to see any sites for it... they dont have anything for blackberry 7250.

can anyone please help me.

[Hauser]

Just to add my own two cents on the IM+ versus JiveTalk debate:

IM+ 5.1 supports Wi-Fi, while JiveTalk up to 1.03 does not.

For some of us this is a big deal, personally I like JiveTalk's interface and price better than IM+, but a lot of the time I'm working where EDGE reception is poor and of course my carrier is a well known data-charge bandit, so I'm inclined to spend my money on IM+ (although I'm waiting for a response re Wi-Fi from the JT team).

YMMV.

[plchan]

Originally Posted by Hauser

Just to add my own two cents on the IM+ versus JiveTalk debate:

IM+ 5.1 supports Wi-Fi, while JiveTalk up to 1.03 does not.

For some of us this is a big deal, personally I like JiveTalk's interface and price better than IM+, but a lot of the time I'm working where EDGE reception is poor and of course my carrier is a well known data-charge bandit, so I'm inclined to spend my money on IM+ (although I'm waiting for a response re Wi-Fi from the JT team).

YMMV.

I think once JT supports WIFI connection, I might consider to get a 8820 (WIFI and GPS). I think the ATT 8820's wifi feature is pretty limited when I use it with TMO service.

[Hauser]

Originally Posted by plchan

I think once JT supports WIFI connection, I might consider to get a 8820 (WIFI and GPS). I think the ATT 8820's wifi feature is pretty limited when I use it with TMO service.

Just heard back from JiveTalk support:

"We currently do not support wifi, but should be adding wifi support in our next version in the coming weeks."

Fingers crossed! ;)

[joeycuccaro]

Hey guys looking to get a messanger on my world 8830. Id like to use AIM, is it free for me to use with verizon? I have the unlimited data plan and unlimited text messaging. Will i be charged for anything, will this work?

[gameboy213]

I use Jive talk and love it.... but this new version of AIM for my Sprint 8830 is pretty good actually. I love the fact that it is tied into the messaging application.... like the emails and bb messenger are... makes it very easy to keep updated on the chats.... wish Jive Talk did that.
However I have it set to see the buddy icons and there is nothing there.... does this work for anyone else? Also, you just see a note icon next to a buddies name if they have an away message or something, but you can't click on it to see what it is in any way.... that's annoying too.

[gameboy213]

Also... anyone else not able to log into MSN on Jive Talk for the last few days?

[Redflea]

Logged into Jive yesterday just fine...

[Sith_Apprentice]

both the old release and the new beta, both fine for me

[gameboy213]

I cannot get MSN to work with Jive... it keeps telling me the password is invalid but I use my normal password and can log in everywhere else. Weird.

[daphne]

Are you possibly hitting ALT instead of CAP, or vice-versa? I've done that, but I've had no problem with MSN on JiveTalk.

[zerog46]

Make sure you don't have any spaces and you don't capitalize the first letter.

[gameboy213]

I have sent my log to Jive to figure it out... everything has been entered correctly.... I tried like 40 times! haha
We shall see

[SeAnarchy]

i dont have a data plan but i have free texting. what do i do?

[gameboy213]

Originally Posted by gameboy213

I have sent my log to Jive to figure it out... everything has been entered correctly.... I tried like 40 times! haha
We shall see

Started to work again oddly.... but as long as it is working again I am happy!

[ktabel01]

I am a big fan of yahoo's new email tool where you can SMS to people's phones through their desktop email program. Is there an equivalent to this for the blackberry. Looked through yahoo messenger for BB and yahoo go 3.0 and didn't seem to be there. Obviously looking for a way to conserve my SMS messages, which I don't have the unlimited plan, in favor of using my unlimited data plan. Thanks

[concrete]

I have the 8820 now my 7130c lost the track wheel

anyway, i found this online and was able to sign in to yahoo, aim and msn (see below)

to summarize

1. i went to media.net
2. scrolled down to categories and clicked on 3. Mail and Messaging
3. once there i downloaded Mobile IM
4. Saved the settings
5. once it finished. I went to my Blackberry and clicked on the IM icon
6. voila they were all there...not sure if this was preloaded already on my phone. lol.




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SUBJECT:
Download and Install the Mobile IM Client via MEdia Net using the RIM BlackBerry Curve using Handheld Software Version 4.x

FACT:
RIM BlackBerry Curve
Mobile IM

SYMPTOM:
Instant Messenger
Downloads (Ringtones / graphics / games)

FIX:
RIM BlackBerry Curve Keypad Layout

Prerequisites

Access to MEdia Net browser
Set up an IM account with one of the supported ISPs
Memory must be available on device
Exceeding memory capacity can cause errors when downloading
The Mobile IM application is approximately 150kb

Download Mobile Instant Messenger Via MEdia Net

Scroll to and select the MEdia Net icon(to select press the trackball in).
Scroll to and select Mail & Messaging.


Scroll to and select Mobile IM.


Select "Set application permissions" and then scroll to and select Download.


Select View.


Press the Menu key and select Save.


The Mobile IM application will download.


"Device must be rebooted to complete install" will display, select Reboot.


Device will restart.
NOTE: Upon reboot, "Do you want to allow the application Instant Messaging to act as a server" may appear. Choose Allow this connection.
If there are problems downloading or installing, please contact Customer Care.


NOTE:
Related Topics
Sign on to AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)
Sign on to Windows Live Messenger
Sign on to Yahoo! Messenger


NOTES

The Mobile IM device client uses a GPRS data connection to send and receive messages.
Data charges will apply to these GPRS sessions as well as the initial one-time downloading of the application.
Specific charges will vary depending upon the data plan selected.

Mobile e-mail Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Instant Messaging on your Cell Phone | Wireless from AT&T, formerly Cingular




If you are viewing information on devices or services, please note: content reflects instructions for devices and services purchased from AT&T.
Some differences may exist for devices not purchased from AT&T.

[blime84]

WebMessenger's Blackberry IM client which works on yahoo, aim, msn, and icq has recently become available free of charge... Due to the new pricing I think it is the best option out there!