Introduction

Hi Everyone!

I will be discussing mostly on blackberry (RIM) smart phones, problems and how to go about solving them.

Also, I will like to share some nice and cool applications which every blackberry holder can enjoy, Softwares, OS upgrade, Accesories e.t.c

Another major issue I will like to share more  is the blackberry BIS/BES service plan which has been the major problem for an average Nigerian who wants to use the phone but couldn't afford the BIS/BES monthly plan which is about N5,000!

I will like to share on this blog how to use a blackberry RIM with a GENERIC data plan which is far lesser than the BIS subscription plan and you will still be able to use IM application like yahoo, AIM, Gtalk; facebook, twitter, and other third parties applications.

Then, you want to ask me, What is Generic Data Plan?

Generica data plan is the normal data plan which is provided by the mobile network to access the internet via wap browser/gprs or 3g connection. most generic data always have a download limit i.e you have a subscribe for a specific amount of data in MB. All mobile network in Nigeria (Mtn, Zain. glo and etisalat) has a generic data plan which is about N1,000 for 100MB for mtn, etisalat and zain, glo is similar too.

What is the difference between the BlackBerry data plan(BIS) versus Generic data plan?

The BlackBerry data plan gives you access to BlackBerry-branded software such as BlackBerry email, and BlackBerry browser, etc, as well as other enhancements appropriate to business. However, either kinds of plans work fine with third-party applications. 

What kind of data usage can I use on BlackBerry with just a Generic data plan?

You can use third-party software such as Opera Mini, IM+, GMAIL Mobile, Google Maps Mobile, BBWeather, etc. A lot of these applications are free. You just can't use BlackBerry-RIM-branded applications, but almost everything else you download off the Net into your BlackBerry works. Everything else you would normally use, such as phone, voicemail, PIM, SMS, etc, work perfectly on a BlackBerry. The main problem is how to get them installed on our phone without a BIS data plan and how to fingure it to work with just a generic data plan.

Note: This is not a kind of free browsing or hacking stuff, even if you are going to use the generic data plan, you still have to pay for a token subscription by your mobile network or switch to a pay-as-you-go plan to use the plan. All this are based on my research and have been able to use my blackberry Bold without BIS and it almost same fun! I will add more articles in my future post! keep your fingers crossed.

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