[ernest_roussell]

Hello All,

I'm headed to Hong Kong and will be utilizing a company phone. I would still like to use my BB Curve 8310 for taking pics and for my music but I don't want to get charged for roaming or any incoming txt msgs. Is there anything I can do to only allow for the use of those functions without getting charged for roaming? I called BB support at AT&T and they said I would have to temporarily stop my service and restart it when I get back...of course for a fee. I asked about turning off the Mobile Network Connection while I'm there but they said I would still get charged for roaming. Is that true? How would they know I'm there if the connection is turned off? Is there anything I can do?

Any assistance is GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!

[eltonsammy]

maybe you should ask your provider to unlock your phone for you, should you can buy a local sim when you are in HK, you won't receive txt and email unless you pay roaming fee

[grandpa dan]

It would seem that the only roaming charges could be incurred if you used service. If you're not making any calls etc.how could there be any roamong charges?

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[Yokomohoyo]

It would seem that the only roaming charges could be incurred if you used service. If you're not making any calls etc.how could there be any roamong charges?

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You would incure in roaming charges the moment you recive a text msg or an email. What you can do is turn off all network connections and thus your phone is only good for games/pictures/calander and adressbook.

Honestly I would just leave the phone at home and use a digi cam anyways. After all most digi cams are 7.0 mp now adays anyways and the 8830 is 3.0mp.

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[ernest_roussell]

You would incure in roaming charges the moment you recive a text msg or an email. What you can do is turn off all network connections and thus your phone is only good for games/pictures/calander and adressbook.

Honestly I would just leave the phone at home and use a digi cam anyways. After all most digi cams are 7.0 mp now adays anyways and the 8830 is 3.0mp.

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That's what I thought but when I asked about turning off the connections, they said I would still get charged roaming but I didn't see how. I will have my digital camera but still would like to bring my BB for music and quick photos. Thanks for the feedback.