Just a heads up for you guys, looks like Virgin Mobile is upping the ante, or lowering, so to speak, starting next week (5/12)
They're offering a $35/month prepaid plan that including unlimited web, unlimited messaging, and 300 voice minutes a month, on a BlackBerry. You'll have to pay for the phone out of pocket, but that's always the case with prepaid. A great deal for many on that prefer prepaid.
My main question knowing zero about BBs is about email and possibly this plan. Can I use the Google email app to set up a somewhat "smart" client or am I limted to using Google's web interface? I have read that Virgin does not offer some of the services needed to fully utalize my BB based email so the web interfact might be it.
Not looking to connect to Exchange, only gmail.
Any other comments about this plan and features that might be missing would be helpful.
My main question knowing zero about BBs is about email and possibly this plan. Can I use the Google email app to set up a somewhat "smart" client or am I limted to using Google's web interface? I have read that Virgin does not offer some of the services needed to fully utalize my BB based email so the web interfact might be it.
I've been a Virgin user for about 4 years, and just got the Curve 8530 about 10 days ago. Porting my number and activation was painless. Running the e-mail setup lets you specify Google - I get e-mails from gmail when they arrive in my mailbox, and I don't go through the website to do it. It was/is very straightforward and to be honest, simpler than I thought it would be. Of course, I use it for personal as opposed to business, but it's doing what I think you're referring to.
I read on the FAQ VM webpage that the problem with mms messages had been solved. Can anyone confirm if it is now possible to send picture messages on the virgin mobile blackberry 8530. This is the only thing keeping me from buying it.
I just purchased the BB8530 and I LOVE it! It is my first BB. Porting my number was no problem. Setting up my e-mail and facebook was quick and easy. The best part is that I am only paying $35 a month!
is it possible to activate a bb curve 8330 or even a tour 9630 on this plan? they are both CDMA devices and my verizon contract ends next month. looking to keep a smartphone going but looking to save money. sprints coverage is decent in my area so if this works, it would be great and much much cheaper than my verizon contract. thanks
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