Over the years I cannot count how many times I have had to explain the convoluted ways that a BlackBerry can use to connect to the internet. Everything from WAP to WAP2 to TCP/IP to BIS to BES to Wi-Fi are just not that simple to describe. Every new BlackBerry developer needs to understand this so their applications can make a reliable connection to the internet. Sadly RIM has yet to provide a comprehensive guide to those not in the BlackBerry Alliance.
From now on I have a solution. Peter Strange has posted a brilliant thread on the official BlackBerry support forums detailing how BlackBerrys connect to the internet and all the issues a developer must deal with. Its a great starting point an may solve most of your questions.
Check out his thread at this link and let me know if you found any other good development resources!
TekCG ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 8
Posted: July 24, 2009 at 2:03 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9530
Great Article!
maCalliK Not Registered
Posted: July 24, 2009 at 5:03 PM EST
That is a great article and lots of great info..
chuygonzalez ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 6
Posted: July 24, 2009 at 6:09 PM EST
Excellent contribution!!
Micheal Not Registered
Posted: July 26, 2009 at 4:12 AM EST
I’m an iPhone user for almost 2 years now. Everyone around me in the office are starting to use BB. Not sure when I can hang on to iPhone