The BlackBerry is a Smartphone device that is primarily known for its rock solid ability to send and receive e-mail. Deciding which phone model is best for you is a personal preference, but when selecting a phone plan it is wise to know what options your phone will be capable of and what will best suit your needs.

   When purchasing a Blackberry you have two service plans to choose from, (Personal or Enterprise). The Personal service plan allows your BlackBerry to send & receive email to an internet email account (ATT, Sbcglobal, Verizon, Yahoo, etc.) along with any other services (texting, internet, etc.) you purchase. Can you connect your BlackBerry Personal plan to your corporate mail? No. The Personal plan is a nice option for the soccer mom who would like to receive Emails while on the go, but not the ideal plan for the road warrior who needs to stay in constant communication with the office.

   The BlackBerry Enterprise plan is designed to integrate with your corporate Email systems. (Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino and Novell GroupWise) and offers other additional services (texting, internet, etc.) Requirements: Your IT department will need to run and support a BES, BlackBerry Enterprise Server. When your BlackBerry is connected to your corporate email, you have real-time access to your email, calendar, contacts, notes and real-time synchronization utilizing the

If you would like to learn how to integrate the BlackBerry into your environment, please contact us.