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pcspaule Question. If you bought your BB not from Globe or Smart, can you still avail their BB services?
Yes. 3 BB's from my household (9700, 8900 and 8520) are all non-Globe/Smart-provided devices.
Of course, the networks would say their usual spiel regarding units not bought from their shops and the shady assurance of BIS activation. Indeed, sometimes they won't work -- especially the prepaid. I suggest you skip calling the hotline because the CSRs don't have any idea regarding BB's. Go to the business centers themselves.
With a little persistence, you'll get it to work.