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07-06-2011, 09:26 AM
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Hello,
I am wondering what the CrackBerry nation considers to be the best prepaid BlackBerry plan? I know for a fact that Virgin and Boost offer a prepaid BlackBerry plan, but I am wondering if any GSM carriers in the U.S. offer a prepaid service? Also if a GSM carrier does offer prepaid BlackBerrys could I buy any GSM Berry and put a prepaid SIM in the phone?
Currently I have a 9650 with Sprint. I know Virgin has the 8530, but I want a higher-end Berry. I was kind of hoping to find a 9780, get a prepaid SIM, and be rocking when my contract expires.
Any input?
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07-06-2011, 09:44 AM
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try t mobile, i dont know if they still offer it, but they did.
I have a pre paid sim for when im in the US
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07-06-2011, 09:51 AM
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I was just browsing T-Mobile's website. I couldn't find anything about a prepaid Berry. I'm thinking I will send an e-mail and see if I can get a response. Prepaid wold be cheaper than what I am paying now, but I wouldn't go that route if I couldn't get at least the equivalent to a 9650.
If i could use an unlocked BlackBerry I would jump on T-Mobile in a second.
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07-08-2011, 02:23 AM
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This might be what you are looking for: Unsupported Browser |
07-08-2011, 02:31 AM
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No Annual Contract calling plans
^ That's what you're looking for.
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07-08-2011, 04:47 AM
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I have a prepaid plan on Tmo. You get a flex pay account, and add on the BlackBerry services. I have 500 anytime minutes, unlimited nights/weekends, unlimited SMS, and unlimited BlackBerry data for approximately $70/mnth (tax included)
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07-08-2011, 08:27 AM
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Michelle, will T-Mobile allow any unlocked GSM device on its network?
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07-09-2011, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by MadGasser  Michelle, will T-Mobile allow any unlocked GSM device on its network?
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com | Well, I don't know about ANY GSM device... I can only speak for BlackBerry because that's what I've used. I've had an unlocked AT&T Bold 9000, Rogers Bold 9700, and AT&T Torch 9800 all on Tmo, so I'm guessing they aren't too picky. 
Of course what sucks about Tmo is they use different 3G than AT&T and Rogers, so if you use a device from those carriers, you are stuck on EDGE with no 3G.
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07-09-2011, 12:21 AM
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Thanks for all the info. I'm going to check into it in the next month or so. My contract isn't up for a few more months and I figure now is the best time to shop around. Thanks again!
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07-09-2011, 12:36 AM
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You're welcome! I hope you find something that works for you.
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07-09-2011, 09:23 AM
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Michelle, what kind of technology does T-Mobile use for 3G? I am curious because I have this 9650 and it does support GSM networks. Maybe I should just unlock this phone and bail when my contract expires.
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Originally Posted by MadGasser What kind of technology does T-Mobile use for 3G? I am curious because I have this 9650 and it does support GSM networks. Maybe I should just unlock this phone and bail when my contract expires. | Yes, you can unlock your device and use it on T-Mobile.
But you'll only get EDGE, not 3G.
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07-09-2011, 02:08 PM
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What technology does T-Mobile use for 3G?
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T-Mobile uses AWS for their 3G (1700Mhz) in other words, any GSM device you put on T-Mobile will NOT get 3G.. only EDGE. Unless of course it has the 1700Mhz band, which no other carrier in the US uses.
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07-09-2011, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MadGasser What technology does T-Mobile use for 3G?
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com | Tmo uses 1700mHz / AWS, which no other carrier in the US uses. That's why you can unlock a GSM device from a different carrier and use it on the network, but you won't get 3G. Everything still works, I switch back and forth between Tmo devices and AT&T, but you're stuck on EDGE. Yeah, it sucks sometimes to not have 3G, but it is what it is.
AT&T and Rogers use the same bands, so if you get a Rogers device and unlock it and use it on AT&T, you'll still be able to use 3G (and vice versa).
I hope that makes sense.
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