I just checked my bill and I see for using the built ICQ and MSN programs that came with my blackberry they are deducted SMS messages from measley 300 alottment. Why? Not only that but it looks as though they charged me $7.80 of international ussage as well.
If an instant messaging program doesn't use data than what does? What can I get away with using that will only US data nad not eat SMS which in turn seems to trigger unbelievable rip off international charges in addition to regular SMS charges.
What can I actually do besides read email that will only US data? I already have found VOIP seems to be out of the question.
Is there another messaging program to download that will use data like it should and not sms?
I have a bunch of these on my bill:
Date Destination Time Number Call Type Minutes
7/16/07 INTERNATIONAL 5:35 PM 206-313-0004 (I) 0
And these too
Date Destination Time Number Messages
7/16/07 INCOMING 7:59 AM 4706 1
7/16/07 MSN Message 7:59 AM 4706 1
7/16/07 I C Q Message 7:55 AM 4676 1
They eat up my text messages.
And then there's this:
Category Units Amount
Calls to Directory Assistance, International Calls, Toll Calls, Roaming and/or additional minutes/messages $7.80
Totally non-specified vague bs charges.
What a scam....