Comments on: A tale of two BlackBerry providers http://www.bbgeeks.com/comparisons/a-tale-of-two-blackberry-providers-881497/ Industry coverage, news, original feature articles, how to guides, videos, podcasts and reviews of BlackBerry service providers, software, accessories, hosted exchange providers and more Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:12 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: How much will your BlackBerry cost in total? | BB Geeks http://www.bbgeeks.com/comparisons/a-tale-of-two-blackberry-providers-881497/comment-page-1/#comment-8887 How much will your BlackBerry cost in total? | BB Geeks Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:20:24 +0000 http://www.bbgeeks.com/?p=1497#comment-8887 [...] the respective price. Ah, if it were only that easy. As we discussed a month or so back, there are many costs associated with a BlackBerry. Some of those are apparent up front — the cost of the device and accessories, specifically [...] [...] the respective price. Ah, if it were only that easy. As we discussed a month or so back, there are many costs associated with a BlackBerry. Some of those are apparent up front — the cost of the device and accessories, specifically [...]

]]> By: Top 5 holiday deals on BlackBerry devices | BB Geeks http://www.bbgeeks.com/comparisons/a-tale-of-two-blackberry-providers-881497/comment-page-1/#comment-8366 Top 5 holiday deals on BlackBerry devices | BB Geeks Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:01:23 +0000 http://www.bbgeeks.com/?p=1497#comment-8366 [...] them this list. If you’re looking to give one, you’re at the right place. True, the true cost of BlackBerry ownership can be a bit steep, but if you get the device out of the way that’s one fewer cost. [...] [...] them this list. If you’re looking to give one, you’re at the right place. True, the true cost of BlackBerry ownership can be a bit steep, but if you get the device out of the way that’s one fewer cost. [...]

]]> By: Dimitri http://www.bbgeeks.com/comparisons/a-tale-of-two-blackberry-providers-881497/comment-page-1/#comment-8280 Dimitri Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:16:09 +0000 http://www.bbgeeks.com/?p=1497#comment-8280 Articles such as these are very helpful. I only wish they had added a breakdown of the data speed as well. Is AT&T's 3G network faster than Verizon's EVDO? Which of the two are more reliable? Other than GPS, what else does Verizon turn off? These would all go into the decision for me regarding which I might choose to go with. Articles such as these are very helpful. I only wish they had added a breakdown of the data speed as well. Is AT&T’s 3G network faster than Verizon’s EVDO? Which of the two are more reliable? Other than GPS, what else does Verizon turn off?

These would all go into the decision for me regarding which I might choose to go with.

]]> By: NickelBuddy http://www.bbgeeks.com/comparisons/a-tale-of-two-blackberry-providers-881497/comment-page-1/#comment-8256 NickelBuddy Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:25:38 +0000 http://www.bbgeeks.com/?p=1497#comment-8256 Thanks, nice article! It's useful to look at the total cost of ownership of a new device. Thanks, nice article! It’s useful to look at the total cost of ownership of a new device.

]]> By: Dylan http://www.bbgeeks.com/comparisons/a-tale-of-two-blackberry-providers-881497/comment-page-1/#comment-8250 Dylan Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:01:54 +0000 http://www.bbgeeks.com/?p=1497#comment-8250 To those reading, irregardless of whether you go with AT&T or Verizon for the blackberry, chances are that you're overpaying. Up to 80 percent of wireless customers pay more than they need to on their cell bill. If you want to seriously reduce your overall wireless expenses, work with a service whose goal is to save you money--not with the wireless providers who all want to maximize what you pay. While in the throes of dealing with my own Verizon Wireless bills, I discovered a very effective way to reduce cell bills that is saving me around $230 per year off my original plan (which equates to roughly a free month of cell service for me). To get these savings, I used a website called www.fixmycellbill.com (by a company called Validas) where you upload your online bill which is analyzed to determine how much money, if any, you currently are overpaying on your cell plan. Up to this point everything is free. If you choose, Validas provides a highly detailed and personalized cell bill adjustment report that is, for five bucks, emailed to your wireless provider in industry specific format so you can actually implement these cash saving changes to your plan. If Validas can save you more than $5 on your bill (the average customer currently saves $487 annually through Validas), this obviously provides a cost effective remedy for reducing cellular expenses. I was actually so impressed by Validas that I got a job there when the opportunity arose. It's a great company that is rapidly becoming considered a top advocate for the wireless customer. Check out a profile of Validas on The Big Idea with CNBC's Donny Deutsch at http://www.cnbc.com/id/22782456/. Any cell subscriber who wants to save some serious cash should check out this service. Good luck getting the best rate you can. Dylan To those reading, irregardless of whether you go with AT&T or Verizon for the blackberry, chances are that you’re overpaying. Up to 80 percent of wireless customers pay more than they need to on their cell bill. If you want to seriously reduce your overall wireless expenses, work with a service whose goal is to save you money–not with the wireless providers who all want to maximize what you pay. While in the throes of dealing with my own Verizon Wireless bills, I discovered a very effective way to reduce cell bills that is saving me around $230 per year off my original plan (which equates to roughly a free month of cell service for me). To get these savings, I used a website called http://www.fixmycellbill.com (by a company called Validas) where you upload your online bill which is analyzed to determine how much money, if any, you currently are overpaying on your cell plan. Up to this point everything is free. If you choose, Validas provides a highly detailed and personalized cell bill adjustment report that is, for five bucks, emailed to your wireless provider in industry specific format so you can actually implement these cash saving changes to your plan. If Validas can save you more than $5 on your bill (the average customer currently saves $487 annually through Validas), this obviously provides a cost effective remedy for reducing cellular expenses.

I was actually so impressed by Validas that I got a job there when the opportunity arose. It’s a great company that is rapidly becoming considered a top advocate for the wireless customer. Check out a profile of Validas on The Big Idea with CNBC’s Donny Deutsch at http://www.cnbc.com/id/22782456/. Any cell subscriber who wants to save some serious cash should check out this service.

Good luck getting the best rate you can.

Dylan

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