Black Berry Pink Pearl 8130 Questions and issues

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by emilyann

Hm, Cindy, your reply confuses me

If you have an unlimited BlackBerry data plan then your e-mail, internet and BlackBerry Messaging are free.

I'm pretty sure that Yahoo Messenger uses texts. I think there are programs out there though that make it to where you don't use texts.

Like I said, if you would join Crackberry.com and do a search for any question you have, you will most likely find your answer in less than 5 minutes. It's a forum just like this except it's for BlackBerrys.

Also to clarify something else Cindy said, if you use SMS texting to another BlackBerry you WILL get charged for a text message. The free texting between BlackBerrys is the BlackBerry Messenger and you need the data plan for it.

When we swapped service on my lg to my Storm, the Verizon staff told me that text messaging was not included in the data plan. You can message other blackberries free of charge and serf the net, but text messaging would be charged per message, since I don't have text messaging as part of my core plan. They did include Yahoo as text messaging.

I'm not sure about the Pearl, but in order to have service on the Storm, Verizon requires you to have their $30.00 per month data plan.

[chattiesmom]

Referencing my last reply - the sales staff and customer no service at the local Verizon store leaves quite a bit to be desired -- I'll be nice and say no more.

[emilyann]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

When we swapped service on my lg to my Storm, the Verizon staff told me that text messaging was not included in the data plan. You can message other blackberries free of charge and serf the net, but text messaging would be charged per message, since I don't have text messaging as part of my core plan. They did include Yahoo as text messaging.

I'm not sure about the Pearl, but in order to have service on the Storm, Verizon requires you to have their $30.00 per month data plan.

Yes, right!!! Text messaging is completely separate from the BlackBerry Messenger. Texting is SMS text and the BlackBerry Messenger is data which comes from your data plan you pay for per month. I have AT&T and I do have the $30 data plan per month as does my boyfriend. We also have 200 text messages a month per phone for $5 extra each line.

[Tnyorkiemom]

i agree with you Cindy.....our local Verizon store leaves alot to be desired also......now i just have to figure out how to set up my bb messenger....so i can tell my buddy how to set her's up also........then there will be no problems...she doesnt have unlimited texting....just a certain amount ......thanks gals for your help.......and tell that Mr.Ron thanks for his help........i still say..........he rocks.........lol