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BLACKBERRY - GETTING STARTED

   
     

    Pricing

     

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    Blackberry 7750 $549.99 $499.99 $449.99 599.99
    Blackberry 7510 599.99 549.99 499.99 649.99

    The Blackberry is available in Canada through Connect Communications. We are trained specialists who will help you build the right wireless data/Internet solution for your needs. [top]

    Rate Plan

    Plan Name BlackBerry 50 Mike+
    BlackBerry 50
    Mike +
    BlackBerry Work 85
    Mike+
    BlackBerry Dispatch 85
    Mike+
    BlackBerry Phone 85 EW
    Monthly Charge $50 $50 $85 $85 $85
    Local calling 25¢/minute 25¢/minute up to 267 minutes phone or DC Unlimited Private DC up to 400 phone
    up to 200 DC
    +unlimited Evenings & Weekend (Phone)
    Long Distance 25¢/minute within Canada or to US
    50¢/minute within US to US or to Canada
    20¢/minute within Canada or to US
    50¢/minute within US to US or to Canada (phone)
    20¢/minute within US to US or to Canada (DC)
    US Roaming 95¢/minute 20¢/minute
    Voicemail Voicemail 3 Basic Voicemail
    Conference calling included
    Call waiting included
    Call Forwarding available as
    add-on
    included
    Surf Business Unlimited usage
    US Data Roaming $8 / MB
    System Licensing Charge $6.95 per month
    Network Charge $60 per year

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    Service Area

    The Blackberry solution gives you coverage throughout Canada on TELUS Mobility’s 1X digital network. Call us for detailed coverage requests. [top]

    Speed

    The 1X network can deliver speeds up to 144 Kbps, with average speeds of 40-60 Kbps – at least as fast as your land line dial-up modem. [top]

    What You Need

    It’s simple. All you need is:

    • Subscription to the Blackberry service
      • Coverage on TELUS Mobility's national 1X network or national Mike network
    • Blackberry including handheld and software
      • BlackBerry® Enterprise Server, BlackBerry® Web Client or BlackBerry® Redirector
      • BlackBerry® partner application (optional)
    • Compatible with:
      • Internet/e-mail enabled PC with an Intel486™ processor or higher
      • Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP or Windows NT® 4.0 SP4 or higher
      • Serial Port PC Connection

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    Applications

    Connect Communications has partnered with application providers who specialize in 3rd party software for Blackberry to bring you the applications you need.

    Partner Application Description
    Onset Technology
    METAmessage ASP gives clients the ability to read and print attachments and Web pages, spellcheck outgoing messages and get Quick Info such as driving directions, flight information, stock quotes, directory assistance and much more. Individuals can easily sign up on the Internet for METAmessage ASP . www.onsettechnology.com
    Flowfinity is a provider of innovative products and platforms for enabling enterprise applications to be deployed on Blackberry Wireless Handhelds. With its packaged applications, Flowfinity meets a need for solutions that drive productivity gains without the need for costly integration. Flowfinity business applications enable field inspections, data collection, sales force automation, dispatch, price list distribution, and management reporting. www.flowfinity.com

    sonic admin is a wireless remote management software utility that provides rapid, cost-effective problem diagnostics and resolution of organization network, database, application and system security issues.

    sonic admin empowers system administrators and IT professionals to securely manage systems and networks by diagnosing and resolving issues, as well as performing routine maintenance, anywhere and anytime. www.sonicmobility.com

    Vettro

    Vettro RainMaker provides TELUS Mobility clients with online and offline access to salesforce.com while away from the office, helping to significantly improve productivity and sales results. RainMaker's intuitive interface allows clients to quickly view, update and navigate through vital CRM information with minimal keystrokes.

    Vettro's Service & Repair applications connect field force employees to management, dispatch and enterprise software systems in real time, increasing productivity, service levels, inventory management, and customer satisfaction.  www.vettro.com

    Contact us for information on applications for your Blackberry handheld. [top]

    Blackberry Web Clien

    Use the Blackberry Web Client to create a free Internet e-mail account (name@telus.blackberry.net), integrate with an existing ISP or other e-mail addresses using POP3, get up to 10MB of memory that allows you to manage e-mail, attachments, and an address book or access your Web Client account from your blackberry handheld or your PC. To access the web client, click here.