[defcon3]

Continuing from this thread here: http://forums.crackberry.com/f2/blac...e-fail-335415/

I have several questions.

At present, I DO have a data plan AND BIS.

If I discontinue my BIS but keep my data plan, will I be able to:

1. Browse the internet using BB Browser or Opera Mini?
2. Access my Gmail using Google's application
3. Use GTalk - with Google's application
4. Navigate with Google Maps

I DO NOT need or use the BBM, so this is a no-issue for me. If I can use the Gmail application to access my email, I won't be needing the Blackberry email service either.

So, please advise if I can do the things I listed without BIS but with Data Plan?

If you can think of other functionality that is depending on BIS, please let me know

Thank you!

[dictoresno]

i believe, as long as internet settings are set up properly, 3rd party browsers will work just fine on a regular data plan. however, im not sure about 3rd party apps. i think only some apps will work, kind of like how only some work over wifi. most require the BB data plan.

[elzy]

Hi there. I was on the same boat as you for a while. I just had a data plan without BIS. Browsing works well either with the built in browser or opera mini. The gmail app works but gTalk requires you to have BIS connection i'm afraid.

[defcon3]

Basically, without BIS few 3rd party apps function properly. Which in return means that until I have my BB, I need the BIS so all is in order?..

Anyone tried Google Maps without BIS?

[redsoxrocker]

I'm guessing gtalk would require BIS since I think your messages are pushed to you...

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[cavingjan]

Google Maps does require BIS.