BlackBerry® Storm™

[sdgardne]

Sprint and Verizon are both CDMA carriers. Moving a CDMA device to a different CDMA carrier can be challenging. But, fortunately most CDMA-capable devices are also GSM capable. So, technically, using one on any carrier with compatible radio frequencies is possible. But, the challenge is the full BB data services -- which are much more than non-BB data services. Getting those to work on a carrier that does not directly support that specific model BB can be quite challenging...hence the advice to procure the BB from the carrier on which one intends to have it operate on.

As for there "always data issues" on VZW and Sprint...that's way too broad of a statement to possibly comment on. People have issues on every carrier in the world. Some have no issues whatsoever. It all comes down to the specifics of what is trying to be accomplished -- and what you were attempting is one of the most complex things to attempt. I honestly am not surprised with the result.

Good luck!

[harshsparikh]

Ya its ok there is no guarantee or warranty as such in Electronic Gadgets they may work properly sometimes or may not well,it's not your fault.....

Thanks for the discussion so far...

If there are further more queries will contact you soon via Blackberry Support Forums.

Thanks alot!!!

[nandiez]

i have exactly the same problem only difference is that i am based in South Africa. I am able to use voice on the vodacom network. I need to use BIS but I dont really understand the step by step guide on how to lad the service books, cant u simplify it.

[JSanders Resident Expert]

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nandiez wrote:

i have exactly the same problem only difference is that i am based in South Africa. I am able to use voice on the vodacom network. I need to use BIS

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Do you have the BlackBerry data plan subscribed on your Vodacom account?

[nandiez]

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yes i do have an active data plan, when i spoke to vodacom they told me that the hdset is not supported by the netwrk.

[JSanders Resident Expert]

They need to add the MEID to their database.

The 9550 does have the GSM network bands needed for your provider.