SIM card vs. phone software
hypothetically if I bought an unlocked device, such as a Blackberry 7100T which is made for T-Mobile, would the phone be able to connect to the internet? Is the mini-browser program part of the phone, or does the SIM card tell the phone how the browser connects? I would expect that I could make calls, and receive SMS messages, but as for internet, and possibly voice mail functions, I am not sure.
Also, is this phone on the horizon for Cingular - I greatly prefer the smaller footpritn to the 7290. Thanks.
JH
Also, is this phone on the horizon for Cingular - I greatly prefer the smaller footpritn to the 7290. Thanks.
JH
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Yes, I believe that a 7100g is in the works for Cingular. I have heard this from more than one source now.
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LSU1990 said:
hypothetically if I bought an unlocked device, such as a Blackberry 7100T which is made for T-Mobile, would the phone be able to connect to the internet? Is the mini-browser program part of the phone, or does the SIM card tell the phone how the browser connects? I would expect that I could make calls, and receive SMS messages, but as for internet, and possibly voice mail functions, I am not sure.
Actually, you'd be able to call, and do vm, since that's server-based, not phone-based (but you will have to program the platform number). To get sms, you'll need the sms settings, including the message center number. Other functions (mms, internet) require major programming changes that we wou...
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I don't believe T-MObile Blackberry's include a web browser as that service (web browsing) is not supported by them. What features or qualities of this phone do you find so attractive? I have heard from many Blackberry customers that are so used to the traditional Blackberry form they are very turned off by the new more phone-like style of the 7100t. But then again, these are probably the same customers that would not let go of their first AMPS Star-Tac either.
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Thanks for the good info. Regarding the 7100, I primarily like the more phone-like dimensions as opposed to the "square" 7290. I do not currently own a Blackberry, but have considered turning in my 2 week old Motorola v551 in favor of the 7290. I will probably just wait for a Cingular version of the 7100. Thanks for input.
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