[mcovie]

I have been looking all around on how to get AIM on my Blackberry Pearl 8130. I have been to blackberry.com/aim and other websites to use AIM but I have Verizon Wireless and it is not supported.

If I have Verizon where can I get AIM for free for my BB?

[GeekNJ]

You can't get official AIM on your BB. At least there's no current way to do it.

There are a couple of IM programs that do support AIM such as some listed at http://software.crackberry.com/platf...ubcategory=143

http://www.webmessenger.com is a free multi-IM solution.

I don't know if there's a Crackberry thread about IMing on the BB but here's one from another site. http://www.blackberryforums.com/afte...e-updated.html

[Gadgetgeek]

If you are VZW, you do also have the option of using the VZW chat client app which gives you access to AIM, Yahoo & MSN. Its available at http://solutions.vshop.com/vzstart/bb

However just be aware that the VZW chat client uses SMS text not data, so it could be pricey if you do not have an unlimited text plan.

[cuban_dudeca]

You should be able to with jive talk.

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

[Gadgetgeek]

Yes, I personally use JiveTalk and IMO its the best chat client out there for BB, completely worth the $20 price. I wasn't sure if the OP was looking for a free chat client app.

[pmas]

I use the VZW app since I have unlimited texting. But I have used JiveTalk and it is by far, a better app. The VZW app is slow to load and though it has a setting for sound and vib feedback, it does not work. As a user of both apps, I must recommend JiveTalk.

[OptiPrime]

I have official AIM on my BB. all i did like the second day i had my phone was open my brower, go shop for games and applications, click on free/demo and there it is, AIM available for OTA download.

it works great too. granted i don't have a buddy list on my home screen or anything like that. but i can open or close the app while remaining signed on and recieve notifications that sound like im on my computer! i have sprint if that makes a difference.

[GeekNJ]

I have official AIM on my BB. all i did like the second day i had my phone was open my brower, go shop for games and applications, click on free/demo and there it is, AIM available for OTA download.

it works great too. granted i don't have a buddy list on my home screen or anything like that. but i can open or close the app while remaining signed on and recieve notifications that sound like im on my computer! i have sprint if that makes a difference.

There's no official version for Verizon. The original poster has Verizon.

[OptiPrime]

oh ok lol sorry then...well get sprint then so u can have a nice shiny RED pearl.

no im kidding.

[Mister2]

I have the VZW AIM - and (unless I missed it - which is possible 2bsure) there is no 'notification' of inbound AIM messages - so it all seems lame to me. I don't use it at this time.