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I'm on Verizon's Blackberry data plan(unlimited) Storm 9530. I'm happy with my Storm. My question is why or how can AT&T give customers option of data service on their Blackberrys,while Verizon requires it on their Blackberrys. Something about RIM and Verizon? I thought all Blackberrys require the data service. (I don't mind paying for the data.)
AT&T does not give subscribers an option to have the BlackBerry data plan. If you buy a BlackBerry from AT&T, you are required to have a data plan, just like with Verizon. The difference between the carriers is if you put your AT&T SIM card into a BlackBerry that you got from a friend or on-line or somewhere other than directly from AT&T, your SIM card will work for voice services. If you dont' have a BlackBerry data plan, it will not work for data. Since Verizon is CDMA and the Verizon devices have to be activated by Verizon, you can't just swap to another device without Verizon's knowledge or assistance. So anyone using an AT&T SIM card with a BlackBerry without a data plan, just put their SIM into the device. RIM requires a data plan for all BlackBerry devices sold by all the carriers. I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN
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DebiN
Expertise
I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.
Experience
Over 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.
Organizations
I belong to several organizations
Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications
Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years
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