Taking my Berry to Europe

Hi all,

First time post...GREAT forum you have here!

I have an unlocked Blackberry Curve on the Rogers network in Canada. I am planning a trip to Europe this summer and I was to be able to receive emails while I'm gone.

If I use another carrier while I'm there can I still receive my email? Would I have to register on their BIS service?

It's my understanding that your email is pushed to your PIN not your phone number so I am hoping that I can use a non-Rogers carrier and Rogers BIS will still find me.

Thanks!

Your understanding is correct. No matter the sim card installed, as long as you have a data connection, you will get your email. Also, coverage is pretty much impecable most places. What countries are you visiting? Enjoy!

Do double check into the international rates for data. Nothing spoils a trip like coming home to find a bill for $600 waiting for you, for just one week abroad.

yeah when i travel i just use prepaid sims because you have to sign a contract to get data
thats when wifi comes in handy:D

Can you still send and receive data without a SIM in your phone?

Originally Posted by CTenn

Can you still send and receive data without a SIM in your phone?

maybe thru wifi???
how can you get data w/o a sim that has a data plan (bis or bes) attached to it?

Thanks guys...one more question...If I have unlimited email from Rogers...will I be charged extra for data roaming?

yes you probably will be charged roaming for everything unless you change the sim

That was my original question....if I put in say...an O2 sim...will I still get my email through the Rogers BIS and if I have an unlimited email plan with Rogers will I still be charged data roaming?