[AGurlNamedGoo]

I saw something in another thread that sparked my interest.
Can blackberries get wi-fi internet?

[MikeQuery]

I know the Curve can. However, it is carrier-dependent. Unfortunately for you (and me), WiFi on the 8310 is not available with AT&T.

[jsanders]

The 8120, 8320 and 8820 have WiFi ability.

"The Curve" is a very broad model series name of all 83xx device (8300, 8310, 8320, 8330).

[AGurlNamedGoo]

Oh. So its a t-mo benefit.

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[AGurlNamedGoo]

Ah so it's a t-mo perk.

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[chaz_cb]

Not provider-specific, Model number-specific.
If your Model ends in xx20 - wifi capable.

[AGurlNamedGoo]

Ugh. Sorry for the dual-post.

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[AGurlNamedGoo]

Oh... So if I had an 8320 instead of 8310. So, can I buy an 8320 thru at&t?

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[chaz_cb]

sorry no. The only wifi from AT&T is the 8820. as of now.

[MikeQuery]

sorry no. The only wifi from AT&T is the 8820. as of now.

This is the phone I was leaning toward at first, because of the WiFi. But then, since I was going to get a data plan anyway and wasn't ready to give up the camera, I wound up with the 8310. Glad I did...

[chaz_cb]

Yeah... data plan is the way to go. IMO

[AGurlNamedGoo]

Oh. so there's no real speed boost or anything like that with the wi-fi?
(I'm not saying I find the EDGE slow at all, I was just wondering if there was some benefit to wi-fi)

[jsanders]

Yes, there is a tremendous speed boost with WiFi on the browser, over EDGE.

[AGurlNamedGoo]

Oh.
and of course wi-fi capability is hardware, not software... tear... i'll have to buy a whole new phone if i want it

[tomdick]

you could sell your 8310 and with that mony probly buy an 8320 on craigslist that how i got mine just make sure it unlocked