[mkp7]

Im a new bb user and i was wondering since im just goiing to get the bis unlimited plan and no texting plan i was wondering if there is anyway i could use the internet or email to send and receive messages and give me a alert like if i was getting a text

[troutseth]

I suppose you could use an IM client. Or have people email you instead

[sunkast]

I agree with troutseth.