Hey Guys,

So after creeping Ebay with a $ limit for almost a year I finally got a 8300 series blackberry. Right now I have a basic voice+text plan with rogers without a binding handset contract. Aka I can use my own cellphone if I wish too.

I was wondering if anyone has and advice or recommendations for what package I should get for basic email, bbm & limited browsing?

I've been looking at this: http://your.rogers.com/business/wire...&cat =2&typ=2 But I'm not sure if the $15 plan does not have absolutely any data capabilities at all

There also is this: http://www.rogers.com/web/content/add-ons/valuepacks aka the $30 BB plan, however I already own a few features in there through my current plan(aka voice mail and caller ID)

If you want JUST email & bbm with no browsing, then you should just get the $15 unlimited email & IM data add-on. If you're looking to do some browsing along with email and bbm, then you have to get the $25, 500MB data add-on. If you can live without any browsing or facebook, twitter, etc then just stick with the $15 plan. Otherwise I suggest getting the $25 plan. 500MB is plenty of data for email, bbm and limited browsing, especially on a blackberry. The $15 plan will not let you access anything besides what you subscribed to. So the browser wont work, etc so you don't need to be worried about being over charged.

Whats your budget? Im certain i should be able to find you something better than the 8330

Originally Posted by healthsci1

Whats your budget? Im certain i should be able to find you something better than the 8330

I agree the 8300 series is a little outdated but still a reliable phone, IMO. Also, I think the OP already purchased the phone so I think it's too late for that.

I suggest one of the student plans, they are really popular with various providers. Most of them (including Rogers I believe) have 200 minutes, unlimited evenings and weekends, unlimited text, 500MB data (good for anything including surfing, BBM, email, facebook, etc), and some other feature that the provider throws in. I currently have this plan with another provider, and find it to be more than enough for my needs. It is a wee bit expensive, but I highly recommend it.

Originally Posted by Buszaj

I suggest one of the student plans, they are really popular with various providers. Most of them (including Rogers I believe) have 200 minutes, unlimited evenings and weekends, unlimited text, 500MB data (good for anything including surfing, BBM, email, facebook, etc), and some other feature that the provider throws in. I currently have this plan with another provider, and find it to be more than enough for my needs. It is a wee bit expensive, but I highly recommend it.

If you read the fine print for any of the student plans from any carrier, it's only for renewals and new activations and I don't think the OP is willing to resign their contract just to get that plan (I def wouldnt)

Originally Posted by MacAttk

If you read the fine print for any of the student plans from any carrier, it's only for renewals and new activations and I don't think the OP is willing to resign their contract just to get that plan (I def wouldnt)

Hmm, I switched from a voice plan to a student BB plan on my carrier without any problems. Perhaps Rogers is different. I'd say the best way to find out is to give them a call (yay for being put on hold!)

any student plan requires a renewal of contract.

Originally Posted by Buszaj

Hmm, I switched from a voice plan to a student BB plan on my carrier without any problems. Perhaps Rogers is different. I'd say the best way to find out is to give them a call (yay for being put on hold!)

They sometimes don't tell you that they're renewing your plan. I remember before when I was with Bell (it was either Bell or Telus) I switched my plan around and then at the end I asked just out of curiosity when my plan was done and the person was like in 3 years, and I was like "huh?" so they had switched it but weren't planning on telling me unless I asked.

Thanks MacAttack, I guess I'll do that. I can't switch out of rogers because I was "gifted" a basic voice/text package by my uncle so its technically not my "plan" to switch, however the data pacakge on my dime. I got my 8310 for $60ish cause Stuff at Kijjiji and Factory Direct was 150+ minimum for the same set.

Healthsci1, Hypothetically if I say I can get rid of my 8310 and my budget is a max $100 is there something better you can get me?

1. Do you have internet, cable, or any other devices with rogers? If so, how many?
2. How long have you been with Rogers?
3. Do you wish to be on a contract? If so, you can get a bold, or a curve for less than $100 (Bold - $99 with $50 mail in rebate, Curve for $49)
4. Do you plan on using the "Browser"? or just Black Berry Messenger, MSN, Yahoo, etc.

Edit: Just read that you were gifted the voice/text plan. I'd go with the $25 data plan if you plan on browsing and everything else. $15 just for BBM and MSN/Mail.