Blackberry phone in TRNC

tiadxb


Joined: 15/09/2009
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 14:39

Have had a post paid mobile for the past four years. Just arrive to settle permanently and went into Turkcell to ask about using my BlackBerry here and how to make the changes. I tried putting my Turkcell sim card into the Blackberry but the phone doesn't recognise it. The lady in Turkcell told me that there is no Blackberry service and no internet service to mobile phones at all in TRNC? Weird cos the home page on the Turkcell website is advertising "internet in your mobile" with google, facebook, ebay, etc.!!! Can anybody help?????

zanky


Joined: 17/10/2008
Posts: 354

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 15:44

I have certainly had internet service on my Turkcell phone for several years. I can bring up Google - Wikipedia etc

Serkan


Joined: 12/05/2009
Posts: 75

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 16:24

I have used UK(O2) Blackberry in TRNC no problem, I think as long as unlocked should be able to use it with any other sim card.

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
15/09/2009 18:38

blackberry works in trnc

richb


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 223

Message Posted:
16/09/2009 18:00

Hi, I obtained an unlock code for my Blackberry Curve on the internet and it works fine with Turkcell SIM for calls and text but cannot use it for emails or internet as it's not supported. You can carry on using it for emails and internet with a UK SIM but it's very expensive.



Richb

Trinsurance


Joined: 24/12/2008
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
17/09/2009 09:49

Blackberry internet service(BIS) is not available with KKTcell on the island. As a result BB phones can not get online ,but can use as a phone and tex messaging. Latest update is Telsim is working on BB phones to get them online. On the other hand I found a web site explaining how to get BB online with out BIS service but I didnt try it. http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Connect-to-Internet-with-Your-BlackBerry-without-Paying-For-Data-Plan. The only way to get your BB online is with wireless internet if you phone has wireless.



Lastly If you use Turkcell(Turkey netwtork) You can use BIS service with a charge of 40TL. Normally with that 40TL you can use internet unlimited in Turkey but becasue TRcell is under roaming here it cost 40TL plus roaming charge which is quite expensive. Thanks..

stockiefan


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 574

Message Posted:
17/09/2009 10:23

Very odd? When I am in the TRNC it operates when it shows KKTC as the server, but when it changes to another server which name escapes me I get nothing?? It has worked for me though on occasions.

tiadxb


Joined: 15/09/2009
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
19/09/2009 19:22

Hmmm!!! I bought my phone when I lived in Dubai. Thought I could just change the SIM card but that doesn't seem to work!!! Any advice on how I go about getting internet service through Turkcell? The office in Girne is no help at all !!!!!!!

brandy sour


Joined: 09/04/2008
Posts: 310

Message Posted:
19/09/2009 20:29

Witchfinders Blackberry works in NC can get the internet and receive emails but uses mostly in UK because it is a works phone do not know the cost of using it only use it when have to.

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
09/11/2009 21:44

my vodafone BB has been fully fuctional for the last couple of days. Sends/receives emails can go on web etc. Its picked up telsim so is doing it thru that at the mo.



Previously I have had a very patchy connection.

Trinsurance


Joined: 24/12/2008
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 10:40

Laptamike



How do you get online with telsim. If you can I will change turkcell to telsim. Can you 100% use internet services and BB messenger?

breezyboy


Joined: 14/05/2007
Posts: 1179

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 11:04

My O2 BlackBerry has worked on Turkcell and Telsim for the last 2-3 years without any problems. Excellent coverage.

Pharzad


Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 43

Message Posted:
10/11/2009 11:09

I also have blackberry but while i put 3g on it it says that service book required, i called telsim they had no idea about service book, i google that and i found its a service which you should get from your carrier.

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 00:53

Trinsurance, its just picked up Telsim automatically. You can do it manually by going to Manage Connections - and then Mobile Connections.

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
12/11/2009 00:55

it was on Vodafone TR but its changed automatically to Telsim. Seems to work everywhere

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
13/11/2009 21:12

update. My blackberry has gone back to VodaphoneTR. It is now using EDGE technology to connect to the BIS. Works a treat and verrrrry fast