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blackberry bis?

quotethepigeon
4: Newbie
Could somebody please explain what the blackberry internet service extra is on the blackberry sim only deal please?
is it needed and if so if i was to get a blackberry 9720 on contract would there be any bis included or is it extra?
Many thanks in advance 🙂
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grolschuk
Community Champion (Retired)
Community Champion (Retired)

Hi,

 

BIS is the Blackberry Internet Service.

It is required for the blackberry to connect to the internet, BBM, and email services, as they travel a slightly different way around the mobile phone networks to normal data.

 

If you get the handset and contract at the same time, then there is a high chance of the contract being designed for a blackberry and it being included.

Always best to check if you can though, as if it's a standard plan, there shouldn't be an issue changing it to one that supports blackberry, and there shouldn't be any difference in price.

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grolschuk
Community Champion (Retired)
Community Champion (Retired)

Hi,

 

BIS is the Blackberry Internet Service.

It is required for the blackberry to connect to the internet, BBM, and email services, as they travel a slightly different way around the mobile phone networks to normal data.

 

If you get the handset and contract at the same time, then there is a high chance of the contract being designed for a blackberry and it being included.

Always best to check if you can though, as if it's a standard plan, there shouldn't be an issue changing it to one that supports blackberry, and there shouldn't be any difference in price.

quotethepigeon
4: Newbie
Thank you very much for your help.