When on Wi-Fi, the BlackBerry browser does not use RIM's NOC. This can be verified by using a BlackBerry on Wi-Fi that does not have a current data plan, yet can still browse. The NOC's main purpose is to compress the data stream, which really isn't needed on a Wi-Fi connection.
The rest of the BlackBerry apps (BBM, Facebook, Twitter, E-Mail, etc.) will still use RIM's NOC via the Wi-Fi connection however, and that connection uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
I'm hoping so... Definitely following this thread.
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A good response is already posted above. No, the connection is not secure when you are surfing the web on a router wifi. If I own the router, I have the direct access to the network, therefore, RIM has nothing do with it. You can use your phone without a BIS plan on wifi because wifi doesn't use RIM servers.
You're better off treating any unprotected WiFi network the same way, regardless of what you're surfing the web on. Don't use the internet for things like online banking or anything where any non-publicly available personal information is transferred. Don't make transactions either.
Would you not wear protection after taking home a random girl from the bar? Treat an open wireless network like that.
When on Wi-Fi, the BlackBerry browser does not use RIM's NOC. This can be verified by using a BlackBerry on Wi-Fi that does not have a current data plan, yet can still browse. The NOC's main purpose is to compress the data stream, which really isn't needed on a Wi-Fi connection.
The rest of the BlackBerry apps (BBM, Facebook, Twitter, E-Mail, etc.) will still use RIM's NOC via the Wi-Fi connection however, and that connection uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
Thanks and yes i have tested it myself, and its correct
Good reply.
