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    Ardent
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    Hello, I want to upgrade my phone to the AT&T blackberry curve. However, I can only get a good price if I get a data plan with it. Will I be able to cancel my data plan like a month after I get my phone?


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    Re: AT&T Data Plan Question

    From what I have read, AT&T is now requiring data plans on smartphones, like the Blackberry, just like they do on the IPhone.



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    Re: AT&T Data Plan Question

    It depend upon when you activate your account and through whom. If you activate your account after September 6, a BlackBerry data plan will be required or you have to request a block of all data. Then you can only send and receive text messages. If you get a rebate debit card through AT&T, you have to keep your data plan until the rebate is processed. If you get your phone from one of the online resellers, you may be required to keep your data plan for at least 181 days to avoid being charged extra fees. Without the BlackBerry data plan, none of the unique BlackBerry functions will work.
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    Re: AT&T Data Plan Question

    The AT&T Data Plan will be required. There will be NO OPTION to block the data features and still keep the phone.

    Considering AT&T uses GSM...it's going to be fun to watch AT&T try and implement this requirement with the ability to use multiple devices by changing your SIM.


    Quote Originally Posted by efparri View Post
    It depend upon when you activate your account and through whom. If you activate your account after September 6, a BlackBerry data plan will be required or you have to request a block of all data. Then you can only send and receive text messages. If you get a rebate debit card through AT&T, you have to keep your data plan until the rebate is processed. If you get your phone from one of the online resellers, your may be required to keep your data plan for at least 181 days to avoid being charged extra fees. Without the BlackBerry data plan, none of the unique BlackBerry functions will work.
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    Re: AT&T Data Plan Question

    Quote Originally Posted by nicknrm View Post
    Considering AT&T uses GSM...it's going to be fun to watch AT&T try and implement this requirement with the ability to use multiple devices by changing your SIM.
    While this is true, every time you use a phone (voice/text/data) the IMEI is registered in the network, so AT&T will (or can potentially) know which phone you're using, unless, of course, it's an unbranded device. Still, they'd have to sweep or audit accounts everyday to know who's using which phone and, frankly, I don't think they have the personnel to do that.
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    Re: AT&T Data Plan Question

    Spoke with AT&T. They said their systems will be setup to automatically do the change whenever the SIM is inserted into a data enhanced device (PDA, etc) that AT&T's network recognizes. So if you put your basic phone SIM into a Blackberry, it won't even let you use the device for anything until the AT&T system verifies it and automatically adds the data plan to it (she said this procedure usually only takes 20 minutes after the SIM is inserted). The next day (maybe two) you will receive both a text message and a phone call notifying you of the change.

    Quote Originally Posted by Aurakles View Post
    While this is true, every time you use a phone (voice/text/data) the IMEI is registered in the network, so AT&T will (or can potentially) know which phone you're using, unless, of course, it's an unbranded device. Still, they'd have to sweep or audit accounts everyday to know who's using which phone and, frankly, I don't think they have the personnel to do that.
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    Re: AT&T Data Plan Question

    I don't get why some people want smartphones without data plans. AT&T offers plenty of full keyboard phones for the texters.
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    Re: AT&T Data Plan Question

    Quote Originally Posted by PHATSPEED7x View Post
    I don't get why some people want smartphones without data plans. AT&T offers plenty of full keyboard phones for the texters.
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    Because
    -The Blackjack 2 has a real full functional GPS unit in it, I use Garmin XT, and various GPS tools the most.
    -I like the idea of being able to install apps on my phone, J2ME applications are just boring. Guitar tuner, pocket translator, bluetooth remote.
    -I use my laptop's internet connection to use the internet on my phone when I'm watching a movie.
    -I needed a PDA anyway
    -I wanted a portable eBook reader
    -I needed a PDA type up some papers and spreadsheets
    -My old Walkman phone broke
    -I like having a movie or two on me, in my device.
    Yeah..... Phone and texting is my main source of communication and my emails can wait.
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    Re: AT&T Data Plan Question

    You can't use the GPS without data..
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    Re: AT&T Data Plan Question

    I dont use ATT Navigator. Garmin Mobile XT desont require a data plan. It works perfectly and I DONT have a data plan.
    No offense, but that is the response I'd expect from an AT$T employee, I'm not going to pay for overpriced PDA data crap if I can help it.



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    Re: AT&T Data Plan Question

    Quote Originally Posted by Iamdan View Post
    I dont use ATT Navigator. Garmin Mobile XT desont require a data plan. It works perfectly and I DONT have a data plan.
    No offense, but that is the response I'd expect from an AT$T employee, I'm not going to pay for overpriced PDA data crap if I can help it.
    If you use a GPS program which downloads maps as needed, data will be used. If you install a GPS program with self contained maps, you might need data only for traffic updates.
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    Re: AT&T Data Plan Question

    Yeah I know, I have traffic updates turned off. I know my county's freeway system pretty well.
    I only get charged and pay for 200 text a month.



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    Re: AT&T Data Plan Question

    Quote Originally Posted by Iamdan View Post
    I dont use ATT Navigator. Garmin Mobile XT desont require a data plan. It works perfectly and I DONT have a data plan.
    No offense, but that is the response I'd expect from an AT$T employee, I'm not going to pay for overpriced PDA data crap if I can help it.
    That's the kind of response I would expect from an AT&T customer. I have Alltel =o

    Either way to answer you question, a data plan is required and you must have it while your using the Blackberry Curve. So..in all reality, you can't help it. If you don't like the service requirements I would suggest finding another provider.
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    Re: AT&T Data Plan Question

    img21.imageshack.us/img21/9507/attaq.jpg <---Thats a URL
    And PHATSPEED7x was referring to Smartphones in general.



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    Re: AT&T Data Plan Question

    The smartphones have the best reception for the fringe areas where vendor cell coverage is spotty at best. It appears the better new technology goes into the smartphones, not the non-smartphones. Reason? Money. Development always follows the money.

    Why would everyone not want and use a smartphone?

    1. Screens too small,
    2. keys too small,
    3. plans cost too much - even at $30 a month.

    Visionary:
    works everywhere on the globe - one phone, one plan (duh, one world - grins)
    heads-up display on my glasses able to use while driving,
    all functions able to be voice controlled, ...
    Now, you have my reason to purchase and use an uber smartphone and dataplan ...

    hope this was not too over-the-top
    all the best



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