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Kyuss · 01-07-2009, 04:35 PM

Hey i just got an 8700g blackberry and it doesnt have any browser application, however it has options for the browser, and i dont know why this is, any help is appreciated

EDIT*** - i just found out form my service provider that i need to have a data plan that allows me to get the browser or sometihng, is there any way around that?

ndub33 · 01-07-2009, 04:44 PM

Welcome to the forums!

Do you have a BlackBerry data service on your account with your carrier?

Kyuss · 01-07-2009, 04:45 PM

i dont even know what that is

no apparently i dont, is there any way around that? like getting a browser on it using a desktop manager or sumtihng?

ndub33 · 01-07-2009, 05:00 PM

Using date services (Internet, e-mail) require an additional BalckBerry specifc data service be added to your account. Give your carrier a call, they can tell you if you have it, or if not, what options you have for getting one added. Usually you will have a choice of allowances and monthly rates, kind of like your airtime services.

Kyuss · 01-07-2009, 05:03 PM

Is there no way to put a browser on my phone without them? i dont understand why on my old motorola i could get on the internet, and with the blackberry couldnt i do the same instead of paying to use a browser? or am i completely off hte mark there?

rugmankc · 01-07-2009, 07:27 PM

Some phones are set to access the internet thru the carrier you buy it from. If you don't want their data plan you can still access on a pay as you go. Blackberry's are not that way. You need the data plan. I have never heard of being able to use another browser to bypass the data plan. You can use other browsers like Opera, but I am fairly sure you still need the BB data plan. Maybe someone can correct me.

Ken

ndub33 · 01-07-2009, 07:34 PM

That is correct. Data plan is required for internet on a Blackberry.

TheCrewDesigns · 01-08-2009, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndub33

That is correct. Data plan is required for internet on a Blackberry.

No that's not true..

I don't have a data plan I have pay-as-you-go and I use opera to access the internet with no problems. I also use Google maps all with no data plan.

A guide here

Dubdub · 01-08-2009, 09:08 AM

How does your data charges compare to the data plan charge? My guess is your way is much more expensive.

Dubdub · 01-08-2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyuss

Hey i just got an 8700g blackberry and it doesnt have any browser application, however it has options for the browser, and i dont know why this is, any help is appreciated

EDIT*** - i just found out form my service provider that i need to have a data plan that allows me to get the browser or sometihng, is there any way around that?

From the FAQ: What do I need a Data Plan for? - BlackBerryFAQ

How to use BlackBerry on Generic Data Plan - BlackBerryFAQ

TheCrewDesigns · 01-08-2009, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubdub

How does your data charges compare to the data plan charge? My guess is your way is much more expensive.

I pay by how much I download but I can go on one day for a set charge I think its £1

BUT....

I spoke to soon, my opera and google maps have JUST stopped working. Me opening my big mouth. But they did work great for months