[bugmenot]

I'm thinking about using an unlocked 8820 with Rogers, and I'm trying to find out if the Wi-Fi will work without a Blackberry data plan? I'm new to Blackberries in general so apologies if this is a noob question, any advice re how to use an unlocked 8820 to its full potential would be appreciated!

[John Clark]

Yes, the wifi will work. However, you won't get typical BB functions like push email, BBMessenger, or UMA (TMo only and only on the 8320.)

[bugmenot]

Yes, the wifi will work. However, you won't get typical BB functions like push email, BBMessenger, or UMA (TMo only and only on the 8320.)

Ah I see, so if I bought an unlocked 8820 and just bought a voice plan (no data plan), I could still use Wi-Fi hotspots to check email etc.? The reason I ask is that I'm almost always within range of hotspots here in Toronto, and we get raped by Rogers on data.

Thanks for the info!

[sniffs]

If I remember correctly..not many apps are coded to work with the WIFI just yet..most only work with cellular data.