Due to Digi's policy not to include tethering as part of their BIS unlimited plan, i had to sign-up another Digi 3G unlimited internet line RM58 + min rm30 voice plan. gonna use that to tether with my iPhone (need to jailbreak) if not i will use it on my Huewei USB modem.

But so far Digi service has been good, i might just port over my main line from maxis soon

Would like to ask?when i change to digistrm..my connection change to 3G only no blackberry logo like always..

this plan really caught my eye. was hoping i could use unlimited email anywhere, so can email with my gf in sg, replacing our IDD sms that actually cost up to about Rm100+ per month at least.

but then after what the TnC showed.. that its only free if the accesspoint is blackberry.net.. im having second thoughts..

is anyone using this DG smart plan paying ONLY rm58 for their bb usage? Im guessing blackberry.net APN isnt very accessible, or its laggy.. in the end we have to use their APN - diginet, no?

Bb users please share your experience! Really appreciate it guys.. thanks

No, ALL BlackBerry services for all telcos in the world use the BlackBerry.net APN unless its for services it does not support like YouTube. Don't use diginet, use digistrm APN as officially stated by DiGi.
BlackBerry APN is what runs all your push services, it also compresses data, caches it, and optimizes it and is not laggy at all. It's what makes the BlackBerry device such a joy to use

Can i just get any BB unit from reseller in lowyat, and use it for this Digi BIS package? or does it involve unlocking the phone etc..?
I AM a noob...

For your case I would think that having a BB would be appropriate. I have been using DiGi for the last 1 week and the speed is good, even faster than my streamyx this last few days.

With BB you can chat, email and use BB messenger with your loved ones anytime anywhere.

I am posting this using my BB while waiting for my hair cut.

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Added on January 30, 2010, 2:04 pmYou can purchase BB devices from phone dealers, like you mentioned make sure it is unlocked.

This post has been edited by Gen-X: Jan 30 2010, 02:04 PM

Gen-X,
As long as it is unlock, u can use it with any telco?
Thanks for the reply.

YES, as long as it is unlock, you can use with any telco. However, do note certain models have issues with Celcom and Maxis. For example Storm 2 Model 9550 (which is a CDMA model). Read the threads here to get more info.

just want to update bout my bis case..after i report to digi and they did call me to inform that my bis will be activated within 24hrs. but actually after 5-6 hrs later i can use my bis already..yeayy

but wanna to ask somethin bout the bb messenger. how to turn off vibrate when i receive a msg? anyone knows?

ooh. wow BB messenger is a messenger on its own? which is absolutely free too right?? omg! I think this would save a lot money for my gf n i until someone actually bothers to introduce uber cheap international sms plans hahaha.

really interested now thank you for your insight!

just wanna share.

yesterday my lil' brother register his first ever bis with digi. he went to digital mall sec.14.

he reached there smwhere around 4+pm, completed all the registration procedure and by 7 pm (yes, 7pm!!), the service is up!!!

This post has been edited by moreo: Feb 1 2010, 05:37 AM

sorry if this is not the right thread...
planning to go for digi, since it is the cheapest...so far..
but contemplating between 8900 jave and 9630 tour...one with wifi only, and the other 1 with 3g only..
which 1 shud i go for if going for digi? My concern with no 3g is the browsing might be slow...? or is it Digi offer does not have 3g?
sorry...i'm on Maxis Iphone with has everything...almost...

DiGi's 58 bucks plan is 3G compatible, no extra charges - but of course you only gonna get 3G IF your BlackBerry is capable of doing 3G la

I am currently on Digi BIS using a bold 9700. I have tested surfing online with 3G and EDGE, and there is only a very slight difference in speed and in most cases, the speed difference is hardly noticeable at all.

Unless you plan on using your phone for Tethering then should should get the one with 3G connection. However take note that DIGI BIS does NOT cover tethering and you will be charge.

sorry for question-bombing.. but, BBM messaging to overseas is free right? theres no such thing as local/overseas when it comes to the usage of it right ._.

Actually this is a good question. I am wondering the same as well. Maybe someone with the same experience could answer...but this is what i think..

Since the BBM messaging exist only because of BIS, I am not sure if there is charges for "roaming BIS" or if there is, how much it would be...

if i am not wrong, bbm message is free.
my fren told me so, he can msg to anyone overseas

How about the BIS? Was he charge extra?

nope i dont think so.
coz he said its free.
he can suka suka msg and disturb his overseas fren

new to BB and now using maxis BIS, but Digi BIS sound way too good compare with maxis, should i change??? >.<