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BlackBerry Internet Service |
BlackBerry Internet Service FAQ - What is BlackBerry Internet Service?
- How is this different from BlackBerry Enterprise Solution?
- Can the same BlackBerry handheld be used for both BlackBerry Enterprise Solution and BlackBerry Internet Service?
- What types of email accounts can be used with BlackBerry Internet Service?
- Will I get a new email address for BlackBerry Internet Service?
- How much storage space is available for my customized BlackBerry Internet Email address?
- How do I setup my email accounts to redirect my emails to the BlackBerry Wireless Handheld?
- How can I begin using Wireless Internet Service?
- Will I be charged for using Wireless Internet Service?
- Can I sign up BlackBerry Internet Service with my 3G SIM?
- Why can’t I reply to the Chinese email from my BlackBerry?
- Can I read my attachment in Chinese?
- I have configured my Yahoo! Email account to be pushed to my BlackBerry handheld, will the emails deleted from my BlackBerry handheld be deleted on my Yahoo! account?
- If I delete my emails on my BlackBerry handheld, will these emails be deleted from my BlackBerry mailbox?
- Can I continue to retain those deleted emails in my BlackBerry mailbox after deleting from my handheld?
- What are the charges for using this service?
- Will I be charged for internet surfing?
- What are the charges when accessing emails while roaming?
- What are the charges for obtaining a data only SIM for this service?
- How can I sign up for the service?
- Do I have to purchase another SIM to use this service?
- Can I use the service while roaming?
- Do I have to register for auto roaming to use the service to access my emails while overseas?
- If I have already subscribed for BlackBerry Enterprise Solution, how do I sign up for BlackBerry Internet Service?
- Can I upgrade my current SIM to a SIM1000 and use it with my BlackBerry?
- Can I change my current SIM to a 3G TwinCard and use it with my BlackBerry?
- What is BlackBerry Internet Service?
BlackBerry Internet Service is designed to allow you to set up multiple work and personal email accounts to work with your BlackBerry Wireless Handheld, such as MSN? Hotmail?or POP3/Internet Service Provider (ISP) email.
back to top - How is this different from BlackBerry Enterprise Solution?
Unlike BlackBerry Enterprise Solution which requires setup and maintenance of a BlackBerry Enterprise Server to manage the link between BlackBerry Wireless Handheld, email and other enterprise applications, BlackBerry Internet Service allows users to access to their emails upon a simple setup over the internet.
back to top - Can the same BlackBerry handheld be used for both BlackBerry Enterprise Solution and BlackBerry Internet Service?
Yes. The only difference will be the setup and configuration of the handheld to have your emails redirected to your BlackBerry handheld.
back to top - What types of email accounts can be used with BlackBerry Internet Service?
BlackBerry Internet Service supports: - POP3-enabled
- ISP accounts such as SingNet
- Hotmail
- IMAP
back to top - Will I get a new email address for BlackBerry Internet Service?
Yes. You will be able to customize an email address ?username@singtel.ap.blackberry.net with your subscription.
back to top - How much storage space is available for my customized BlackBerry Internet Email address?
If you have upgraded to BIS v2.0, the new email management allows a 30 days' auto-aging feature and your BlackBerry mailbox never gets full.
back to top - How do I setup my email accounts to redirect my emails to the BlackBerry Wireless Handheld?
Please refer to the setup guide for more details to direct your emails to your BlackBerry Wireless handheld and manage your email accounts.
back to top - How can I begin using Wireless Internet Service?
Simply download the application by clicking here
back to top - Will I be charged for using Wireless Internet Service?
The data usage for accessing this service will be considered as part of your BlackBerry monthly bundled data.
Please click here for details on rates. The local data usage does not include internet APN.
back to top - Can I sign up BlackBerry Internet Service with my 3G SIM?
BlackBerry Internet Service on 3G SIM is only available on BlackBerry 7100g, BlackBerry 7290 and BlackBerry 8700g.
back to top - Why can’t I reply to the Chinese email from my BlackBerry?
Please check on your BlackBerry handheld version. Only BlackBerry software v4.0 and above supports Chinese characters for displaying and composing emails in Chinese.
Update your handheld software version by selecting your handheld model here.
back to top - Can I read my attachment in Chinese?
Reading email attachment is subjected to your BlackBerry handheld software version.
back to top - I have configured my Yahoo! Email account to be pushed to my BlackBerry handheld, will the emails deleted from my BlackBerry handheld be deleted on my Yahoo! account?
No. Your configured email accounts will not be updated as emails are pushed to you via your BlackBerry customized address (username@singtel.ap.blackberry.net)
back to top - If I delete my emails on my BlackBerry handheld, will these emails be deleted from my BlackBerry mailbox?
Yes. Emails deleted on your BlackBerry handheld will automatically be deleted from your BlackBerry mailbox.
back to top - Can I continue to retain those deleted emails in my BlackBerry mailbox after deleting from my handheld?
Yes. You can login to your BIS web account and change this option.
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- What are the charges for using this service?
There will be a one-time registration charge of $10.70 and a monthly subscription of the BlackBerry plan that best suits your needs. Please click here for details on rates.
back to top - Will I be charged for internet surfing?
If you surf the internet through the BlackBerry Browser, data usage will be deducted from the BlackBerry bundled according to the Blackberry plan subscription. GPRS charges will be applicable if you access the Internet through other Access Points e.g. Internet Browser. For GPRS charges, please refer to the T&C for excess data charges.
back to top - What are the charges when accessing emails while roaming?
Roaming GPRS charges will be applicable. Click here for details.
back to top - What are the charges for obtaining a data only SIM for this service?
The charge for obtaining a new data SIM card to support your BlackBerry Internet Service is $32.10.
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- How can I sign up for the service?
- For service subscription, please call 1626 or visit SingTel Hello Orchard or Comcentre today.
- For corporate customers, please contact your SingTel Account Manager to sign up.
back to top - Do I have to purchase another SIM to use this service?
No. You may subscribe for this service using your existing SIM card.
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- Can I use the service while roaming?
Yes. This service is supported by SingTel’s GPRS network which provides coverage in more than 100 destinations worldwide.
back to top - Do I have to register for auto roaming to use the service to access my emails while overseas?
Yes. You will require to subscribe for auto roaming service before you leave the country in order to access your emails while overseas.
back to top - If I have already subscribed for BlackBerry Enterprise Solution, how do I sign up for BlackBerry Internet Service?
- For service subscription, please call 1626 or visit SingTel Hello Orchard or Comcentre today.
- For corporate customers, please contact your SingTel Account Manager to sign up.
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Can I upgrade my current SIM to a SIM1000 and use it with my BlackBerry?
Yes, you can but your maximum contacts stored will remain at 250.
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Can I upgrade my current SIM to a 3G TwinCard and use it with my BlackBerry?
Yes, you can. Only 1 device will be active at a time.
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