[lastel]

can somebody help me. i just bought a blackberry 8220 when i tried to get onto IM it says Service not enabled for this handheld but the browser is works fine. this is i try when i connected to wi-fi because i dont have any messenging and data plan. has anyone ever had this problem ?Thanks

[Dubdub]

What IM service are you using? If it requires data, you will most likely need a BB data plan.

What do I need a Data Plan for? - BlackBerryFAQ

[lastel]

ym and msn. do u know what's data plan should i get ? for only to get on the IM ?

[Dubdub]

Probably the BB dataplan if you want the BB to work as it is designed.

[mobileexpress]

i have the same problem and i have a data plan already as well. i am using bb 9000 with 4.6. any help?

[lastel]

thank you, and do you think it will works out if i use the data plan and when i connect it to wi-fi do you think it gonna works out too ?thank yo very much