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Which BlackBerry to buy?
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What do things really cost?
Is it cheaper to Text? Talk? Email?
These are generalities and may not reflect your particular voice and data plan and this was done in June 2008, when texting was free to receive and .15 cents to send, and on a pay per use basis. Most of these were taken off an actual bill. These rates are indicative of a Canadian plan and charges incurred while in the USA. Download here.
Plan Comparisons - Major Canadian Carriers
Coverage Maps - Major Canadian Carriers
USA Voice Plans
Without a Plan (Nov 2009)
| Carrier | Per Minute Voice | Per Text | 30 minute call | 30 Texts |
| Telus | $1.45 | .60 | $43.50 | $18.00 |
| Rogers | $1.45 | .75 | $43.50 | $22.50 |
| Bell | $1.74 (varies on local) | .60 | $52.20 | $18.00 |
With a US Plan (Usually 30 day offering)
| Carrier | Per Minute | Per Text | 30 Minute call | Unlimted Texts |
| Telus | $1.00 | .15 | $30.00 | $20.00 |
| Telus | .50 | .15 | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| Telus | .25 | .15 | $7.50 | $20.00 |
| Rogers | $1.00 | .50 | $15 for 15 min | $15.00 |
| Rogers | .63 | .45 | $25 for 40 min | $13.50 |
| Rogers | .57 | .35 | $40 for 70 min | $10.50 |
| Bell | .40 | $40 for 100 min |
Data
| Carrier | Without a Plan | Wth a Plan |
| Telus | $3.00 per MB | $1.00 per MB |
| Rogers | .3 cents per KB |
$3.00 per MB - $30.00 min |
| Bell |
What is a MB? (all approximates)
| 1MB | = | 1024KB |
| 1MB | = | 500 Emails without attachments |
| 4KB | = | Checking an Email |
| 10KB | = | Check News Headline |
Telus Client Site
Tutorials for your device.
Useful BES Information
- BES Policy Reference Guide
- Policy.bin file
- BES Express info
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