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7250 and Earthlink
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Posted by: ajg

Hey everyone. I wasn't really sure where to post this so forgive me if I'm in the wrong place. I do have one... I've been thinking about a Blackberry and feel that I should go with one on a the fastest wireless network possible. So I figured I should go for Verizon or Sprint with their 1xRTT network. However, I do not need a voice plan. Just the Blackberry. So I thought maybe Earthlink but my quesiton is, do they have their own network or do they use Sprint/Verizon ot someone else? Any thoughts?

Posted by: cchatagnier

Their coverage map looks like that of Verizon. I'm almost positive that's who they are using.

Posted by: dusty saddle

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Originally Posted by ajg

Hey everyone. I wasn't really sure where to post this so forgive me if I'm in the wrong place. I do have one... I've been thinking about a Blackberry and feel that I should go with one on a the fastest wireless network possible. So I figured I should go for Verizon or Sprint with their 1xRTT network. However, I do not need a voice plan. Just the Blackberry. So I thought maybe Earthlink but my quesiton is, do they have their own network or do they use Sprint/Verizon ot someone else? Any thoughts?

You can get a blackberry without a voice plan from Verizon. You can still make calls from the bb, but they will cost you .45 per minute,

Posted by: jase88

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry7250/4.0.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1)

Why Earthlink? Do they offer better pricing than Verizon or Sprint?

Posted by: Dailywireless

Earthlink was providing a deal a few months ago on pretty low rates on BB's

Posted by: catya

EarthLink uses the Verizon network so you have the same coverage. EarthLink's unlimited data plan is 39.95/mo. vs. Verizon @ $49.95/mo. Also, since EarthLink is a data company they "get" email, data, and internet issues better than Verizon. Finally, EarthLink's customer service is light-years better than Verizon's IMHO.

Posted by: Opi

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Originally Posted by dusty saddle

You can get a blackberry without a voice plan from Verizon. You can still make calls from the bb, but they will cost you .45 per minute,

correction, .25 per minute

Posted by: Opi

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Originally Posted by catya

EarthLink uses the Verizon network so you have the same coverage. EarthLink's unlimited data plan is 39.95/mo. vs. Verizon @ $49.95/mo. Also, since EarthLink is a data company they "get" email, data, and internet issues better than Verizon. Finally, EarthLink's customer service is light-years better than Verizon's IMHO.

Verizons data support is far superior to other companys ive worked for, beit tmobile, att, etc

Posted by: dusty saddle

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Originally Posted by Opi

correction, .25 per minute

According to their website, the only way to make calls for .25 per minute on a Verizon data plan is if you have the Max Choice Plan which includes 3000 minutes + unlimited data for $169.95, and use more than 3000 minutes..

Posted by: catya

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Originally Posted by Opi

Verizons data support is far superior to other companys ive worked for, beit tmobile, att, etc

That may be your experience but during my ten years as a AirTouch/Verizon subscriber the customer service (billing, in-store, and tech support) has been underwhelming. They do have great coverage though.