[Lspav8r]

I would like to know just exactly what can be done with the blackberry without incurring added costs to my already (150.00) a month plus phone bill. I mean do downloads cost money or programs downloaded, or viewing newsgroups or rss feeds? IM just still not sure if this thing isnt gonna run me out of using cell/blackberry due to exhorbitant costs. Sorry for sounding so stupid but ive only had the thing for a month and I do love it, but then again I havnt seen my first bill for its use.

[thepaintedpony]

There are a lot of free apps, games, etc. out there. My plan runs roughly $140, but I have 3 phones on that, and they all have data. Take a good look at your plan and make sure you're not being overcharged. Good luck and welcome to CB!

[Janey_G]

As long as you have an unlimited data plan, downloads are free. There are programs and games that are free and some that you have to pay for.

Welcome to CB!

[prometheus]

I'm on the mobile site. So, I can't see - who is your carrier?

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[amazinglygraceless]

I'm on the mobile site. So, I can't see - who is your carrier?

Both are the same as yours, VZW

[prometheus]

Yeah - as was stated - unlimited data is the way to go. $150? Man - how many minutes do you talk? I'm on a phone thru work so I get corporate discounts. But still, it's whatever I use with unlmtd data plus my wife's 700+ minutes and - only pay $160.

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[Heresy]

When I left verizon the only way to use a blackberry was with the 50 dollar data package. Tethering was an additional 10 or 15 I think. But I had 5 berry's all data and my bill was well over 400 a month.

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[johnmorganjr1]

High bills that's why I left att

[steven s.]

Verizon's unlimited blackberry data plan is only $30 now.

Since you are on Verizon, anything you do will not cost money. The only thing that could possibly be charged for extra would be:

-Downloading a program that specifically says has a cost
-If you don't have unlimited texts, using a messenger program that sends as SMS rather than using data.

[Lspav8r]

Verizon's unlimited blackberry data plan is only $30 now.

Since you are on Verizon, anything you do will not cost money. The only thing that could possibly be charged for extra would be:

-Downloading a program that specifically says has a cost
-If you don't have unlimited texts, using a messenger program that sends as SMS rather than using data.

Like you I too have Verizon however I am getting a lot of dropped calls and they have graciously given me a no cost to me (penalty) way out of my contract. I am thinking of going to US Cellular since they have the best coverage in this area of the country where I live. I have the family share plan with one BB and three regular phones but I am considering getting my wife a BB and then two regular phones for the kids. I just wasnt sure what is included with the service that didnt cost extra and you kind of answered thast with using sms instead of texting since I dont haver a text plan. I love the phone I just cant stand the dropped calls with verizon. Seems most of the guys in their commercial are in the big cities and not out here in the fringe areas. Its a shame they wont spend the money to put up enough towers to cover the claims they have of being the best network.