Blackberry Phones and Services in India

nandishpal · 10th March 2010, 13:21

hi guys,
i am using a 9700 bold 2 with airtel 899 bb plan.recently got a bsnl 3g card.as my phone is company unlocked i can use any sim but the question is can i use the 3g services?has anybody used it?if yes please help me with the procedure.

mav2000 · 10th March 2010, 13:50

Not very difficult...though u do need a nice mobile screwdriver set, which u can buy for 250 bucks...has all kind of small headed screwdrivers for electronics and mobiles. Looks like the oil has seeped into the gap between the screen and body...just remove the screws and clean it oout and let it dry for a few hours....u can find a tutorial video to open the bold..

I need to open my BB every 2 months to clean the trackball...so I am pretty used to it now.

mobike008 · 10th March 2010, 14:52

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Originally Posted by mav2000

Not very difficult...though u do need a nice mobile screwdriver set, which u can buy for 250 bucks...has all kind of small headed screwdrivers for electronics and mobiles. Looks like the oil has seeped into the gap between the screen and body...just remove the screws and clean it oout and let it dry for a few hours....u can find a tutorial video to open the bold..

I need to open my BB every 2 months to clean the trackball...so I am pretty used to it now.

Whew ! thanks for the input. I guess will go to my local mobile shop ( whom i visited earlier) who knows how to handle BB's and ask him to do it for me for a small charge

DerAlte · 10th March 2010, 14:58

@mobile008, you need to replace the display if the LCD has cracked or if the nematic fluid has leaked out (will show up a missing pixel areas). A replacement display costs < $100 in US (check ads in craigslist), not sure what it will cost here. Check with BB service in Hyd.

mobike008 · 10th March 2010, 15:36

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Originally Posted by DerAlte

@mobile008, you need to replace the display if the LCD has cracked or if the nematic fluid has leaked out (will show up a missing pixel areas). A replacement display costs < $100 in US (check ads in craigslist), not sure what it will cost here. Check with BB service in Hyd.

The screen is absolutely fine, no cracks. The fluid just seemed to have seeped in. Its clearly visible only against a white background. There is no pixel breakage either.

Will first go out local store and if they cannot help will check out craiglist.

Xehaust · 12th March 2010, 04:10

Could someone help me out with how to go about activating the all internet & email plan in which we pay 6 or 7K in advance for the whole year & hence save on the monthly 899 or 1100 plan???

Am using Vodafone.

androdev · 13th March 2010, 08:43

Blackberry Bold 9700 | Blackberry Bold 9700 Price | Blackberry Bold 9700 Specification | Buy Blackberry Bold 9700 Online

Bold2 9700 is listed for Rs 26K. Is this price available in regular shops as well? Not comfortable buying online.

Akshay1234 · 13th March 2010, 11:02

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Originally Posted by Xehaust

Could someone help me out with how to go about activating the all internet & email plan in which we pay 6 or 7K in advance for the whole year & hence save on the monthly 899 or 1100 plan???

Am using Vodafone.

i think you just have to go to a vodafone store and meet one of the executives there and pay up.

Xehaust · 13th March 2010, 11:38

Thanks Akshay, will try that out :P

pranavt · 13th March 2010, 15:28

The 899 plan requires you to go the the Vodafone store since it's some kind of a corporate plan. The 1099 plan can be activated by SMS. Just call up and ask for the keyword.

Akshay1234 · 13th March 2010, 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by pranavt

The 899 plan requires you to go the the Vodafone store since it's some kind of a corporate plan. The 1099 plan can be activated by SMS. Just call up and ask for the keyword.

nope you can activate the 899 plan by sms. the text is ACT BBEP.

KSM-Vtec · 15th March 2010, 14:28

Guys i have a few questions -

1. Which network providers coverage is best in Mumbai??
2. Which network providers coverage is best if one is travelling a lot within India(interior location, including Ladakh

)??
3. Which NP provides the cheapest unlimited surfing plan??

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay1234

nope you can activate the 899 plan by sms. the text is ACT BBEP.

@ akshay - Can this be activated by anyone who has a corporate CUG plan activated for regular calling??

jimmyjagga · 15th March 2010, 20:15

Hi Guys,
I am upgrading from E71, and am stuck between E72 Vs. 8900, could you please shed some light on use of 8900, is it a better bet?
My usage is office + personel.
Thanks

dadu · 15th March 2010, 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSM-Vtec

Guys i have a few questions -

1. Which network providers coverage is best in Mumbai?? Not from Mumbai, but guessing, Airtel/ Vodaphone
2. Which network providers coverage is best if one is travelling a lot within India(interior location, including Ladakh

)?? BSNL
3. Which NP provides the cheapest unlimited surfing plan?? Most provide similar plans

@ akshay - Can this be activated by anyone who has a corporate CUG plan activated for regular calling??

See my reply for your questions

Akshay1234 · 15th March 2010, 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSM-Vtec

@ akshay - Can this be activated by anyone who has a corporate CUG plan activated for regular calling??

not sure. why not call up vodafone business solutions at 55666.

10th March 2010, 13:21	#2011
nandishpal BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 493 Thanked: 80 Times	hi guys, i am using a 9700 bold 2 with airtel 899 bb plan.recently got a bsnl 3g card.as my phone is company unlocked i can use any sim but the question is can i use the 3g services?has anybody used it?if yes please help me with the procedure.
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10th March 2010, 13:50	#2012
mav2000 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 622 Thanked: 315 Times View My Garage	Not very difficult...though u do need a nice mobile screwdriver set, which u can buy for 250 bucks...has all kind of small headed screwdrivers for electronics and mobiles. Looks like the oil has seeped into the gap between the screen and body...just remove the screws and clean it oout and let it dry for a few hours....u can find a tutorial video to open the bold.. I need to open my BB every 2 months to clean the trackball...so I am pretty used to it now.
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DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,069 Thanked: 2,919 Times	@mobile008, you need to replace the display if the LCD has cracked or if the nematic fluid has leaked out (will show up a missing pixel areas). A replacement display costs < $100 in US (check ads in craigslist), not sure what it will cost here. Check with BB service in Hyd.
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Xehaust BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 846 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	Could someone help me out with how to go about activating the all internet & email plan in which we pay 6 or 7K in advance for the whole year & hence save on the monthly 899 or 1100 plan??? Am using Vodafone.
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androdev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 3,195 Thanked: 24,069 Times	Blackberry Bold 9700 \| Blackberry Bold 9700 Price \| Blackberry Bold 9700 Specification \| Buy Blackberry Bold 9700 Online Bold2 9700 is listed for Rs 26K. Is this price available in regular shops as well? Not comfortable buying online.
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13th March 2010, 11:38	#2019
Xehaust BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 846 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	Thanks Akshay, will try that out :P
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pranavt Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,693 Thanked: 823 Times View My Garage	The 899 plan requires you to go the the Vodafone store since it's some kind of a corporate plan. The 1099 plan can be activated by SMS. Just call up and ask for the keyword.
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jimmyjagga BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	Need Info Hi Guys, I am upgrading from E71, and am stuck between E72 Vs. 8900, could you please shed some light on use of 8900, is it a better bet? My usage is office + personel. Thanks
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