The Unofficial Speak Out Wireless Canada Consumer Page - Topic: Using a Blackberry with SO sim?

Sens RULE! on Using a Blackberry with SO sim?

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:00:10 -0700

I have a Rogers BB 8900 I had when I changed employers. Put my SO sim in and it works like a charm. You can also use WIFI. Its great when your just sitting around on the couch watching the hockey game.

Just make sure you select the data plan option to yes in your BB settings.

RonM on Using a Blackberry with SO sim?

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:58:26 -0700

I use SO with a Samsung Jack which is locked to Rogers.

If I click any of the browser or data functions with the SO SIM in place, I get a "Service Not Available" message and a blank browser screen which I can just dismiss. The same things will happen if an iPhone or a Blackberry have a SO Sim and there is no wi-fi available and/or if the phone is not connected to a wi-fi system or hotspot.

The SO is based in a Manitoba where I travel a few times per year for family reasons. I also have a Rogers SIM based in Victoria BC for normal use and data on the phone. I just trade SIM cards before I travel and the SO gives me a local number in Manitoba without having to carry the SO phone with me.

Mister on Using a Blackberry with SO sim?

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:22:54 -0700

http://themainframe.ca/2008/09.....t-13100765

i use SO and iPhone: SMS is fine, wifi is fine

use Skype to call landlines and cellphones with wifi (need to sign up for a plan though, $3/month or $30/year)

Google Calendar sends you free SMS reminders if you set it up.

Big Ang on Using a Blackberry with SO sim?

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:47:32 -0700

WiFi should work, however I would try it out on a friend's iPhone first since the iPhone has its own set of rules.

Also, I'm not sure if the Blackberry specific email would work via WiFi. Try a friend's BB if that's important to you.

I remember reading somewhere on this site that the iPhone's SMS system needs data access, so you'll probably have trouble sending an iPhone's SMS with a Speakout SIM.

Other than that, I think everything else should work fine.

bridonca on Using a Blackberry with SO sim?

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:17:08 -0700

That ebay choice of yours will work with a Speak out sim.

Any unlocked North American or quad band GSM phone will work with Speak out. Speak out also works on locked Rogers phones.

cab2434 on Using a Blackberry with SO sim?

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:49:51 -0700

Hi guys!

Im on my second SO phone (lost my other one last week). I was just reading up on the site and someone said that they had put their SO sim into a Blackberry as well as into an iPhone. I was just wondering, since I read that in an older post, if anyone knows if this is still possible? Also, if I was to go and buy a blackberry, which one would work? (Please give all info re. this as I am REALLY terrible and dont know any technical jargon or anything haha)Also, would I be able to use the internet on the Blackberry/iPhone if I had wifi?

If it is still possible I will definitely look into getting a Blackberry! Thanks in advance!

EXTRAINFO: For example, would this phone work with my SO sim card?? http://cgi.ebay.com/Blackberry.....7C294%3A50