Instant messenger help!!!

**blackberryhelppls** · 03-24-2010, 08:01 PM

I just got a new blackberry im very new with it, like today new lol, I'm told I'm not allowed to access my instant messenger's unless i get a contract... which i dumb because im prepaid, and last time i checked they sale blackberrys for prepaid so why cant prepaid customers cant get prepaid data plans... anyways... im trying to sign into my instant messenger for yahoo and msn that i downloaded from the blackberry site.... at first it told me when i tried to sign in i needed a activation code, to speak to a representative... so i did and... they told me different stories and a bunch of crap... then concluded that i wasnt able to access messengers unless i had a contract i was able to download and access with pantech duo smart phone and any other phone but black berry this is a big issue my 2nd phone i had to buy because of this issue

**dariuscuh** · 03-24-2010, 08:24 PM

Wow... i really don't know about prepaid phone, why wont you get a contract and get the data plan, and everything would be fine... so i really dont know about a prepaid phone, sorry dude.

**blackberryhelppls** · 03-24-2010, 08:27 PM

lol im a chick and im like 17 not 18 no credit... yet and any ways i just spent like 350 dollars for it and i need the credit to get a plan if they sale it for prepaid they should provide a plan for prepaid blackberries

**R1cE** · 03-24-2010, 09:48 PM

Well since you dont have the Blackberry Data plan, do what I do. Dont use any of RIM's apps because they all need at least BIS and use third party apps. Nimbuzz is a all in one chat client that works fine, or you can pay for Beejive.

**MiniM3** · 03-24-2010, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by blackberryhelppls

I just got a new blackberry im very new with it, like today new lol, I'm told I'm not allowed to access my instant messenger's unless i get a contract... which i dumb because im prepaid, and last time i checked they sale blackberrys for prepaid so why cant prepaid customers cant get prepaid data plans... anyways... im trying to sign into my instant messenger for yahoo and msn that i downloaded from the blackberry site.... at first it told me when i tried to sign in i needed a activation code, to speak to a representative... so i did and... they told me different stories and a bunch of crap... then concluded that i wasnt able to access messengers unless i had a contract i was able to download and access with pantech duo smart phone and any other phone but black berry this is a big issue my 2nd phone i had to buy because of this issue

You cannot use IM or BBM chat apps unless you have some sort of data plan, either a personal email or data plan. Just using prepaid voice with our blackberry does not give you use of IM or BBM. Would be nice but then everyone would get a Blackberry and use it for IM or BBM.

**R1cE** · 03-24-2010, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by MiniM3

You cannot use IM or BBM chat apps unless you have some sort of data plan, either a personal email or data plan. Just using prepaid voice with our blackberry does not give you use of IM or BBM. Would be nice but then everyone would get a Blackberry and use it for IM or BBM.

I think at least BBM should work with any data plan :/

**tfmoffat** · 03-25-2010, 06:33 AM

You can get prepaid sim and use BIS I do this with Vodafone in Egypt works ok and not that expensive

**blackberryhelppls** · 03-25-2010, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by MiniM3

You cannot use IM or BBM chat apps unless you have some sort of data plan, either a personal email or data plan. Just using prepaid voice with our blackberry does not give you use of IM or BBM. Would be nice but then everyone would get a Blackberry and use it for IM or BBM.

If they want to get sales they should sale blackberry data service for prepaid... as they sold me the phone for 350.00 and didnt say the fact... if they sale the phone in the store to prepaid users then they should sale the phone services to prepaid users dont you agree... ive been with atnt 3 years and all ive gotten out of them was hassle and i blew my money

if they really want to keep customers they should help them more

**Max69** · 03-25-2010, 10:44 AM

When you bought the phone, did you tell them you were using prepaid? If so, then the sales person should have told you what services would and would not work. If you didn't tell them you were using prepaid, they could assume you were buying the phone with plans to unlock it and use it with another carrier.

**blackberryhelppls** · 03-25-2010, 10:49 AM

yes i told them and they gave me a run around yesterday

**MiniM3** · 03-25-2010, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by blackberryhelppls

If they want to get sales they should sale blackberry data service for prepaid... as they sold me the phone for 350.00 and didnt say the fact... if they sale the phone in the store to prepaid users then they should sale the phone services to prepaid users dont you agree... ive been with atnt 3 years and all ive gotten out of them was hassle and i blew my money

if they really want to keep customers they should help them more

I agree, BBM is only exclusive to Blackberry contract users cause it's provided via their server. If you get a prepaid plan, it's not there service so they won't provide BBM service. You are correct, the sales rep should of informed you of that and if they gave you the run around, you should take it back. Not sure about your provider but we have a 15 day return policy here for any phone, prepaid or contact.

Someone here mentioned that Vodaphone had the BBM service for prepaid? Might want to ask him/her if that is actually correct.

Good luck.

**F0nage** · 03-25-2010, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by R1cE

I think at least BBM should work with any data plan :/

BBM = BlackBerry Messenger

You MUST have BIS or this will never work. Regular data plan is not going to work. You need a BlackBerry data plan.

The other messengers will probably work on regular data, but I don't know if you'll be able to download or install them.

**Chriz** · 03-25-2010, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by R1cE

I think at least BBM should work with any data plan :/

That make no sense, because you use the RIM Servers and have more Security and less Traffic. Without this you can use a normal Phone and take ICQ, or MSN...etc...

RIM is more Security!

**rgunturi** · 03-25-2010, 02:38 PM

if you need to use messengers and cant use the ones you already have on the phone, download either nimbuzz or im+ lite. both are free to download. i like im+ lite because i can use it with and without wifi. i dont know how this is possible since i dont have a data plan, but it works without wifi!!

oh by the way, nimbuzz and im+ lite are an all in one chat clients where you can get online via msn messenger, aim, yahoo, gchat, facebook chat, icq, jabber, etc...

here is the link for im+ lite
BlackBerry instant messaging. IM+: Instant Messaging for BlackBerry. MSNÂ®, Yahoo!Â®, Google Talkâ„¢, AIMÂ®, JabberÂ®, ICQÂ®, FacebookÂ®, MySpace, Skypeâ„¢ and Twitter :: BlackBerry :: Products

**MiniM3** · 03-25-2010, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by F0nage

BBM = BlackBerry Messenger

You MUST have BIS or this will never work. Regular data plan is not going to work. You need a BlackBerry data plan.

The other messengers will probably work on regular data, but I don't know if you'll be able to download or install them.

I think it depends on your carrier. I have a standard data plan and BBM, IM are included in my service and this is the same data plan used for Iphones.

**blackberryhelppls** · 03-25-2010, 07:33 PM

Well Atnt is gay and i took a servey for atnt and rated them a 1 and a super visor suppose to be calling me because i noticed atnt disabled my use and activity for apps they just want me to get a contract and they can take the contract up their *** now cause im ready to switch to verizon