Mark Baard of the Boston Globe has confirmed one of the questions I had about the BlackBerry 8820. I know it is not a much touted feature but with the coming of WiFi I was hoping to see BlackBerry service available without a data plan. I know this would drasticly hurt RIM’s monetary plans but imagine opening up the BlackBerry outside of your cellphone carriers restrictions.

Mark has confirmed that the new 8820 from AT&T does not work without a valid SIM card inserted. I wonder if the new 8820 can be convinced to work without a BlackBerry data plan using WiFi for connectivity. I know a few users who use their BlackBerry’s without a data plan as a personal organizer. I think it would be a big boon for them if every time they returned to a hotspot they would get their emails on their device. I know this sounds crazy for all of us addicted BlackBerry users but imagine the possibilties. WiFi takes on a whole new meaning for these users and also would be boon for users with a limited data plan. Personally I am waiting for the day that WiFi can be used to synchronize your contacts and calendar every time you go home or reach your desk.

This entry was posted on Monday, September 24th, 2007 and is filed under 8800/8830, BlackBerry Service, News, RIM.

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