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  1. black98z71

    black98z71 Karting

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    #1 black98z71, Apr 22, 2007
    So, I dropped my Razr in the pool, and I decided to get a used Blackberry 7250 to replace it because I was not eligible for a new phone for a while. I tried to activate the device through Verizon, but I just want to use the phone features, and not the data for the time being until work starts. Verizon told me that I need to upgrade to a data plan in order to activate the phone. In other words, they told me there is no way to activate the device to just be a phone. Does anyone have advice on this? Is this true? Is there a way to get around this---like add data feature to my plan to activate the phone, and then drop the data portion after a month or so? thanks for any help
     
  2. Townshend

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    #2 Townshend, Apr 22, 2007
    The point of a BlackBerry is generally for data features (e-mail). If you're not going to use that..why did you get a BB? Sounds like it could be correct. The only thing would be is if by data you meant using the phone to teather as a modem, in which case that is optional on your plan.
     
  3. TG

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    #3 TG, Apr 23, 2007
    I just activated my blackberry and asked about this as well. I used it for business but hated it, I couldn't put it in my pocket. And I hate to say you absolutely need a data package, the BB is 24/7 trying to check your server for emails. The Motorola Q doesn't require a data package..
     
  4. black98z71

    black98z71 Karting

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    #4 black98z71, Apr 23, 2007
    Thanks for the replies---I got a blackberry because I found it for cheap and I will need data service within a few months, so I did not want to buy 2 phones within a few months....thanks
     
  5. AntonyR

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    #5 AntonyR, Apr 24, 2007
    I have had so many cell phones. In fact I have about 15-20 cellphones in one of my closets.

    Anyway the Blackberry is one of the best phones. It is pricey but I think its def worth it.


    Antony
     
  6. ski_bum

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    #6 ski_bum, Apr 24, 2007
    Pool? Is that an euphemism for toilet? :D
     
  7. black98z71

    black98z71 Karting

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    #7 black98z71, Apr 24, 2007
    No, I really dropped my phone in a swimming pool.
    Has anyone heard of signing up for the Verizon "Pay as you go" data plan in order to activate the Blackberry's phone portion? thx
     

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