[MamaTooters]

I currently do not have the data plan but was wondering if BeeJive or something similar would work? If it does even tho I don't have the data plan does it take from my minutes or text messages?

[JustinD2473#IM]

it will not work without a data plan..

[Jancy10]

It will work over WiFi, but without a data plan it will not

[Hankster]

It will work over WiFi, but without a data plan it will not

If the OPs info is correct he has a 8310 Curve which does not have Wi-Fi. Basically, you need a data plan.

[MamaTooters]

Correct. I have the 8310 and no wifi.

Do you know if I could get the unlimited text and im to be able to use yahoo and not have the data plan?

[LuvMyBB]

The only times AT&T charges instant messages for data are:

1. When downloading an IM client (e.g. AIM, Yahoo IM, ICQ, etc.)
2. When updating an IM client
3. When adding/removing/updating contacts
4. When changing IM preferences
5. BlackBerry Messenger is an exception - it uses data

Bottom line: your IM's are treated as SMS messages except for BBM.

EDIT: These are the rules for individual IM clients. For an all-in-one client like BeeJive, it may in fact use data and NOT be treated as SMS messages like the above.

[LuvMyBB]

Here is a link to AT&T's answer on how IM messages are handled: Answer Center | AT&T