I just don't understand 1 thing.

I am currently using E71 with unlimited 3G (rm58). It is capped at 3gb & i can use my phone like bb (immediately receive email via nokia messaging, chat using nimbuzz etc). Apart from that, i can also use it for tetthering etc.

If i switch to blackberry device with digi bis, what is the advantage compared to my current plan?
I only see 3 advantages
- no commitment for calls
- calls at rm0.15 cents instead of rm0.20 cents
- discounts

I do not see any other advantage. Digi bb smart plan also has 3gb cap & worse thing is it cant be used as modem etc which is a waste. Messaging wise it is same with my current phone.

If i terminate my current plan & subscribe to digi bb smart plan, would that benefit me?

Erm, if I am to use blackberry device with DiGi unlimited 3G (not BB Smart plan), am I still able to fully utilise the features in Blackberry?

Erm, ok. I am just thinking of a way to make use of Blackberry internet service + internet connection via PC once in a while without any extra charges (like DiGi 3G plan). Any way of doing that?

By the way, can I use Mail for Exchange with Blackberry device?

Guys, digi has added the youtube issue in their FAQ.

Below is the content :

33. Can I use YouTube on the Blackberry?
Yes you can. Unlimited YouTube streaming is included as part of your Blackberry plan. In order to set up YouTube, please follow these instructions.

Press: Menu → Options → Advanced Options → TCP/IP → Tick the checkbox to enable APN (If you see it) and type in digistrm in your APN. Leave the username and password blank.

DO NOT use the diginet APN on a Blackberry or you will be charged 10sen/10kb





You can get the details from - http://www.digi.com.my/whatshot/promotions...berry/faq.do#33

Guys, btw, i have a big problem with nokia messaging where i am unable to use numbered email in nokia messaging e.g. 1234@yahoo.com. It just doesnt appear in nokia messaging software.

i am planning to switch to blackberry but will i have the same problem there? This is my main email & such problem is a big headache for me :-(

You mean test Nokia messaging? I've already tested. I receive the e-mail (hear the sound) but when I click on it, mailbox not found in software.

If I have more than 1 e-mail, the emails I receive for 1234@yahoo.com will be under another e-mail inbox

Can anyone test out whether BB have same problem too? I am planning to grab a Onyx if everything looks good.

Did you activate via phone or DiGi stores? I went directly to DiGi centre & it was immediately activated. If via call, then it will take max about 24 hours unless there is some problem.

You may also need to set your phone (as what the OCS person told me.) I had difficulties in receiving e-mails although it was showing EDGE until I set my phone.

This post has been edited by ViRaViRa: Jan 28 2010, 09:43 PM

Well, as I've seen from this thread, I am suppose to set the APN to blackberry.net but neither the guy who I met at DiGi centre nor the OCS guy told me anything about that. The guy from DiGi centre did the set up for my phone but he ticked enable APN setting but did not fill blackberry.net in APN. It was just left blank.

The person from OCS just asked me to go to menu > options > advance options > service book & then click menu to select "register services" or something like that. After that I received a sms from DiGi stating that it has been registered.

After that I was told to off & then on my phone again. Since then everything is working fine.

I am still not sure what will be the consequences if I left the APN blank.

As for the APN, I am not sure how would epc.tmobile.com will affect the charges I would suggest not to use that (btw, are you using BIS plans from Malaysia Telco?).

As for the 2nd one, you will not see "register services" anymore if it has already been done in your device. It will only be done once (unless you upgrade OS etc)

If you are not tethering, might as well use DiGi BIS. Can save money.

Finally sold my blackberry 8520

Wait wait.....that's not the end yet...hehe

I will be back with a bolder BB soon

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Added on February 3, 2010, 9:47 pmSomeone pls enlighten me. How do I release my pin? Call DiGi CS & ask them to release my pin right?

1st, I chat with OCS but he went missing after I ask him to release my pin. I was waiting for 5 minutes but I guess he ran back home.

Then I immediately called DiGi CS at 0162211800 but they said that I cannot release my pin by calling them. I need to go to the place I bought my phone & ask for release code. I then asked her what to do with the release code? She said that the new user need to key in the release code to unlock his BIS

Can someone help me?

This post has been edited by ViRaViRa: Feb 3 2010, 09:47 PM

There is both contract & non-contract.

For non contract, you will be paying RM58 per month for the BIS service. There is no commitment for calls. You can buy BB Curve 8520 at RM1199 (optional)

For contract, you must subscribe to DiGi 50/150 plan + DiGi RM58 for 12/24 months. This is so that you get you BB Curve 8520 at discounted price.

Ya, same for me as well

Yeah, Bold 2 @ Onyx

Hopefully they give a good deal. Even if they have something like maxis e.g. RM58 X 12 months, I don't mind if I can get the phone for a good price.

I thought you were currently subscribed to DiGi's 3G unlimited plan? No?

DiGi BIS no tethering. You will not use even half of the bandwidth coz of that. So 3GB/mth will be more than enough

It is same like DiGi 3G - 1 month starting from your billing date

Yes, you need to subscribe to BIS to enjoy the "push" features
In a way, you will enjoy it, coz other than e-mails, features like facebook / MSN Messenger / Yahoo! IM etc are equally great & I am always connected ( I don't have problems like how I faced in my Nokia E71).

This post has been edited by ViRaViRa: Feb 16 2010, 08:18 PM

There is no proper indication whether video streaming is part of the 3Gb bandwidth because it uses totally different APN & not under BIS. (so at the moment you can assume that it is part of the 3Gb )

As for e-mails & being connected to messengers 24 hours, it will not finish up your 3Gb quota. This is because, there is no activity (download/upload) while your messenger is left idle. It starts using your bandwith when you are chatting/connecting etc.

Sorry, I think you are wrong. It is actually 3Gb & not 3GB Image below is for your reference.

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EDGE is good enough for everything except for heavy internet surfing. Choosing Bold 2 is definitely a good choice as you can set it to 2G mode if you are not going to do heavy surfing. I wanted to buy Bold 2 as well but the price is..

Maybe. I am sharing based on what I see as I do not want to mislead others (who knows, DiGi is actually only offering 3Gb for their BIS)

Yes, you can apply for the RM58 smart plan. They will convert your current plan to the new plan. It is not compulsory to buy the BB phone