The BlackBerry Internet Service, or BIS, allows BlackBerry (BB) users to surf the web and send and receive emails from their phones.
BIS is available to Cell C subscribers as a Value Added service (VAS) for a monthly fee that is valid for 30 days for prepaid and controlchat subscribers and a monthly recurring fee for contract subscribers.
You can purchase this service now on any existing Cell C package or by dialling *147# and then choosing option 7 or by calling our call center (dial 140).
Benefits
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Unlimited data usage on the BlackBerry handset*, including: social networking (e.g. Facebook, BlackBerry Messenger, Twitter), sending and receiving emails, and web browsing.
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Pre -determined applications (Facebook, Yahoo Messenger, Google Talk, BB Messenger, Windows Live Messenger and the BB Application Centre) will be sent to the customer's handset upon service activation
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Subscribers can add up to 10 personal email addresses for existing, supported email accounts that use IMAP4 and POP3 protocols (Yahoo, hotmail , Google and AOL accounts are supported
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Ability to view email attachments less than 3MB
*Data usage through the internet will be billable at current data rates for example, video streaming, off device browsing and using the BlackBerry handset as a modem.
Note: All BlackBerry data usage will be billed at normal data rates, as per Cell C's International Roaming Rates, when roaming outside of South Africa.
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All prices shown include VAT, unless otherwise stated.
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All standard Terms and Conditions of Cell C and Cell C Service Provider apply and in particular, the Terms and Conditions that govern the Cell C Prepaid services remain applicable.
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To successfully use the BIS service, you must be a new or existing Cell C Prepaid subscriber with a BlackBerry handset, which is not exclusive to any network operator.
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The BIS VAS will cost R57.00 (incl. VAT) for a 30 day subscription. This is an upfront cost.
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Prepaid subscribers may purchase the BIS VAS via the USSD string *147# or via an agent.
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Blackberry data usage will be billed as normal data usage, as per Cell C's International Roaming Rates, when roaming.
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To activate the BIS VAS service, you must have enough airtime balance, failing which you will not be permitted to activate such service.
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The Prepaid subscriber will receive an SMS 72 hours prior to the expiration of the BIS VAS. It will remind the Prepaid subscriber to re-subscribe to the BIS VAS upon expiration should the subscriber wish to continue using the BIS VAS service.
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A Prepaid subscriber can re-subscribe to the BIS VAS via the USSD string *147# or via an agent.
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A Prepaid subscriber who de-activates the BIS VAS service prior to the 30 day expiration date will lose all the BIS VAS benefits with immediate effect.
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The BIS VAS service will enable Prepaid subscribers to send and receive unlimited emails and access the internet on the BlackBerry device for 30 days without incurring any data charges.
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BlackBerry data traffic must be generated through the blackberry.net APN to be zero-rated and avoid additional data costs to the customer.
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Streaming live data such as audio and video streaming will not be allowed on the blackberry.net APN and the customer may incur additional data charges. In this regard, the existing Cell C data rates will apply for any downloading and streaming as this will take place on the Internet.net APN and not on the blackberry.net APN.
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When using the BlackBerry device as a tethered modem or in a dongle, you will have to use the Internet.net APN (Access Point Name) and you will be charged in addition to the BIS subscription fee. The existing Cell C data rates will be charged to the Prepaid subscriber when using BlackBerry device as a tethered modem. The Prepaid subscriber will also be charged the existing Cell C data rateswhenusing the Blackberry device in a dongle.
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Cell C has the right to change or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without notice. The obligation therefore is on you to review these Terms and Conditions at regular intervals.
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This is a service provided by Cell C to its Prepaid subscribers for convenience purposes only.
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Software downloads effected by Prepaid subscribers are done at the subscribers’ own risk, and accordingly, Cell C gives no guarantees in this regard.
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Cell C shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage of any kind (including loss of information or data) whatsoever suffered or incurred by any subscriber or any third party as a result of the subscriber downloading the software and the subscriber indemnifies Cell C against any such claim.
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©2009 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion®, SureType®, SurePress™ and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. Screen images are simulated. Research in Motion Limited’s Terms and Conditions apply. Click http://za.blackberry.com/legal/ to view the full Terms and Conditions.
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All prices shown include VAT, unless otherwise stated.
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All standard Terms and Conditions of Cell C and Cell C Service Provider apply. In this regard, existing subscription fees paid by Postpaid subscribers, monthly benefits (monthly airtime and SMS’s) received and the Terms and Conditions governing the Postpaid packages shall remain applicable.
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To successfully use the BIS service, you must be a new or existing Cell C Postpaid subscriber with a BlackBerry handset, which is not exclusive to any network operator.
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The BIS VAS will cost R57.00 (incl. VAT) per month.
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If the Postpaid subscriber subscribes to the BIS VAS service at any point during the month, the BIS VAS service will be pro-rated for the first month of the subscription.
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The BIS VAS will be a monthly recurring charge of R57 (incl. VAT) per month and will be reflected as such on the subscriber’s statement.
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Blackberry data usage will be billed as normal data usage, as per Cell C's International Roaming Rates, when roaming.
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Postpaid subscribers may purchase the BIS VAS via the USSD string *147# or via an agent.
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The Postpaid subscriber can opt out of the BIS VAS service via the USSD string *147# or via an agent.
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The BIS VAS service will enable Postpaid subscribers to send and receive unlimited emails and access the internet on the BlackBerry device without incurring any data charges.
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A Postpaid subscriber may add up to 10 (ten) personal email addresses for existing, supported email accounts.
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BlackBerry data traffic must be generated through the blackberry.net APN to be zero-rated and avoid additional data costs to the customer.
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Streaming live data such as audio and video streaming will not be allowed on the blackberry.net APN and the customer may incur additional data charges. In this regard, the existing Cell C data rates will apply for any downloading and streaming as this will take place on the Internet.net APN and not on the blackberry.net APN.
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When using the BlackBerry device as a tethered modem or in a dongle, you will have to use the Internet.net APN (Access Point Name) and you will be charged in addition to the BIS subscription fee. The existing Cell C data rates will be charged to the Postpaid subscriber when using BlackBerry device as a tethered modem. The Postpaid subscriber will also be charged the existing Cell C data rates whenusing the Blackberry device in a dongle.
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Cell C has the right to change or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without notice. The obligation therefore is on you to review these Terms and Conditions at regular intervals.
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This is a service provided by Cell C to its Postpaid subscribers for convenience purposes only.
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Software downloads effected by Postpaid subscribers are done at the subscribers’ own risk, and accordingly, Cell C gives no guarantees in this regard.
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Cell shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage of any kind (including loss of information or data) whatsoever suffered or incurred by any subscriber or any third party as a result of the subscriber downloading the software and the subscriber indemnifies Cell C against any such claim.
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©2009 Research In Motion Limited. All rights reserved. BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion®, SureType®, SurePress™ and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. Screen images are simulated. Research in Motion Limited’s Terms and Conditions apply. Click http://za.blackberry.com/legal/ to view the full Terms and Conditions.
