[jezman]

Could anybody tell me if its true what i have been told that i will not be able to use the internet or any internet related services if i dont subscribe to the blackberry service plan. I am wanting to get a sim only plan with internet but have been told it will not work. Any help would be appreciated thanks.

[Motorcycle Mama]

Yes. That's correct. You need a BlackBerry specific Data Plan in order to use BlackBerry Data Features.

[jezman]

would i be able to use the internet at all or is everthing a no no. Would it be just a phone with no internet.

[NJBlackBerry]

Voice and text messaging only.

[tsac]

This may help

What do I need a Data Plan for? - BlackBerryFAQ

[Microgeophagus]

This is confusing, as for the past 12 months I've been on a plan that doesn't included BB services and I've been able to use the web with no problems, it just comes out of my data allowance.

[NJBlackBerry]

That's correct; under certain plans you can get to the Internet, but no push e-mail, applications or BlackBerry Messenger. Which is what a BlackBerry is designed for.

[Dubdub]

Originally Posted by Microgeophagus

This is confusing, as for the past 12 months I've been on a plan that doesn't included BB services and I've been able to use the web with no problems, it just comes out of my data allowance.

Depends upon the carrier and, as NJ said, the data plan. Some carriers will not even allow wifi access without a BB data plan.

[boltvinu]

Yes... some service providers allow to connect to wifi but still you cant use the BB services like BB App world and stuff. Initially even I did connect to wifi without BB services and could use only browser internet....