BlackBerry Forums Support Community - View Single Post - HOWTO: Use BlackBerry on Generic NON-BlackBerry Data Plan

Scott Semple · 03-21-2008, 08:46 PM

I tried to do this with my girlfriend's SIM in my phone before committing to canceling my BB service, switching to a generic plan, and then possibly having to switch back.

Rogers currently offers unlimited generic data for $7 per month. I set that up on my girlfriend's phone, put her SIM into my BB, reset the APN to "internet.com" and re-booted by removing the battery.

"Data connection refused."

I called Rogers to see if they could change the APN on the account, and they told me that they have no control over it; that it's controlled by Blackberry servers.

So... does this really work or not? Is there anyone who has successfully got it working? Anything I'm missing?

Regards,
Scott

03-21-2008, 08:46 PM	#48
Scott Semple New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Model: 8100 PIN: N/A Carrier: Rogers Posts: 1	Doesn't Work (I think) I tried to do this with my girlfriend's SIM in my phone before committing to canceling my BB service, switching to a generic plan, and then possibly having to switch back. Rogers currently offers unlimited generic data for $7 per month. I set that up on my girlfriend's phone, put her SIM into my BB, reset the APN to "internet.com" and re-booted by removing the battery. "Data connection refused." I called Rogers to see if they could change the APN on the account, and they told me that they have no control over it; that it's controlled by Blackberry servers. So... does this really work or not? Is there anyone who has successfully got it working? Anything I'm missing? Regards, Scott Last edited by Scott Semple; 03-21-2008 at 08:48 PM..
Offline