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Originally Posted by nikola_g
Hello!
I'm new to this forum, and I'm considering purchasing a Blackberry 8800 for use as an international cell phone (using an International Sim Card for example).
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The BlackBerry would have to be unlocked to use a SIM from another carrier.
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Originally Posted by nikola_g
I have a couple of questions first about the Blackberry 8800. It says it is wireless. Does this mean it has unlimited ability to surf the internet (ie, unlimited data) while it is able to connect to a wireless network? Can it access this data even if I do not have a data plan?
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The 8800 does not have WiFi so you need a BlackBerry data plan. When they say wireless they mean wireless cellular network. Unlimited data depends on your data plan.
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Originally Posted by nikola_g
Also, I imagine that an International Sim Card, which would suit my needs as I am going international soon, but still needing to run my business, would not allow me any data.
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BlackBerry is tied to the carrier. If you change SIM you will not get email.
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Originally Posted by nikola_g
Are there any other Sim Cards or methods that people have found for going international with one number (preferable US or Canada, but Europe would do), that would work with a Blackberry and give me the ability to also receive my email on the Blackberry?
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Call forwarding service.