Comments on: Minutes. Texting. Data Plans. Oy!

By: Name

Name — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 03:42:38 +0000

The sidekick can text message and use voice on other GSM networks.

But, the sidekick can NOT and WILL NOT operate e-mail, IM, and web browsing on ANYTHING but T-mobile. The sidekick uses Danger’s/T-mobile servers to process data. Be careful that you’re not throwing money away thinking it will work.. when it won’t.

By: Erin

Erin — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:21:06 +0000

this is in comment to BFG– I’d never give up my ipod (maybe for a smaller one) but my ipod is my ipod, it’s a thing of beauty. Plus i hook it up to my car stereo system, so i use it plenty.

As for I_C_Voices, it’s almost hard for me to share the phone I’d like to get because it’s definitely different than the other cellphones. but I suppose I’ll share. it’s the samsung u740.

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 03:53:57 +0000

Hey Rob, I tried to check online for Blackberry 8283, since I am seeking for a new pager and I took upon your consideration for this blackberry and there is no where to be found, is this a new gadget? Where do I find more info on this blackberry?? Thanks!

By: I_C_Voices

I_C_Voices — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:36:15 +0000

Erin… I’m curious.. What is the model of the Verizon phone you LOVE???

I’ve had a Blackberry 7290 (Cingular) for several years, and it works fine. The keyboard is especially good for my ancient fingers. But if Verizon has something better, I’m willing to check it out.

By: regina

regina — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:01:26 +0000

Except a sidekick’s data (email etc) only works on the original carrier. Locked or unlocked. Regardless it’s the SIDEKICK for me! Best device for my needs.

By: BFG

BFG — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:59:26 +0000

All sprint phones are hearing aid compatible. I have a Blackberry 8703e and use it both for talking on the phone and sending/receiving messages. Newer verizon phones also are hearing aid compatible. Cingular/ATT/T-Mobile use gprs based networks while Verizon and Sprint use a CMDA network.

Another option is to keep what you have. Once your contract expires, your phone company can’t force you to renew it. you’re then switched to a month by month basis.

I’d wait just a little bit longer and see what’s coming out. Sprint is coming out with a new phone called the “upstage” display on both sides, with a built in mp3 player and a slot for a micro SD card for up to 2 gigs of music. (ipod replacement for you?) :)

Enjoy!
Brian G

By: LM

LM — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:39:50 +0000

Erin-

Check to see if you can buy that phone in an “unlocked” version–that way it will work on different networks, and you could go with whatever provider has the best plan for you. (I know some manufacturers let you buy them directly off their website, or you could check Amazon.com) Otherwise, I think you have a good idea with joining a family plan. And you have a good selling point…you’re not going to use up any of the shared minutes!!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 04:02:30 +0000

I use texting a lot on my Verizon Blackberry, mostly with my son’s friend’s parents. I have a limited data plan for $30 a month and pay extra for the texting and that works pretty well for me. I can use the phone on it and only pay for the minutes used which is good because we do not use the phone on it very often. My kids like to use it to call their grandparents which is usually about once a month or so. My main reason for using Verizon is that the coverage is very good for South Dakota, especialy when we are traveling out west where the connection is rarely available for most other providers. The coverage for TMobile Sidekick is nonexistent here except for one little town 15 minutes outside of Sioux Falls. Odd, eh?

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 02:35:56 +0000

AMEN to that!

By: Customers are the POWER!

Customers are the POWER! — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:56:02 +0000

WELL, if you are not comfortable with the voice plans and more fees for your special needs, the solution is, “DON’T BUY ANYTHING.”

Be revolutionary–Don’t buy anything what you are not comfortable with. Buy when you are very happy with the plans. Cell phones are ridiculously pricey.