Mobile Email

08-03-2007, 21:13

I know similar threads have existed in the past but with new phones coming out I need advice.

I am thinking about switching to a Blackberry contract in a few months as I want PUSH email.

Are there any other networks doing anything similar with PUSH email? I am with Telewest/NTL/Virgin Media and use GroupWise at work. What handsets would you recommend?

The only network that is out of the question is T-Mobile because of poor reception.

flagpole · 09-03-2007, 13:02

3 do it for 2.50 or a fiver a month

Ugg · 09-03-2007, 21:13

The major networks that sell to business (Voda, O2, T-Mobile, Orange, as well as BT via MVNO) all support Blackberries.

Whether you're considering getting a BES server installed at work and attaching to that or just going for a personal deal I'd just decide what you want and shop around. If you're planning on installing a server, try and make sure that the provider isn't scared off by Groupwise (not that any of them should be by now).

flagpole · 12-03-2007, 11:45

Do you want this privately or through work???

The blackberry is one option. but as i say three do push email on any smart phone for very reasonable rates.

12-03-2007, 18:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ugg

The major networks that sell to business (Voda, O2, T-Mobile, Orange, as well as BT via MVNO) all support Blackberries.

Whether you're considering getting a BES server installed at work and attaching to that or just going for a personal deal I'd just decide what you want and shop around. If you're planning on installing a server, try and make sure that the provider isn't scared off by Groupwise (not that any of them should be by now).

I work for a local authority and GroupWise is already in use and this would be a personal buy.

I am currently with Three and was ticked off when they introduced the £25 downgrading fee. I tried to explain to the off-shore call centre that I wanted to drop £5 on my calling plan and add a total of £5 of extras incl email. They could not operate outside of the script no matter how much I tried to tell them they would still be getting the same amount of money off me every month. Ironically, Three is the best for reception for me, just pi**ed off at them.

Also heard that Three are planning to introduce their own version of T-Mobile Vario II / Orange SPV.

flagpole · 13-03-2007, 11:45

unfortunately you wont find a cheaper way of getting push email.

08-03-2007, 21:13	#1
epsomsalts Posts: n/a	Mobile Email I know similar threads have existed in the past but with new phones coming out I need advice. I am thinking about switching to a Blackberry contract in a few months as I want PUSH email. Are there any other networks doing anything similar with PUSH email? I am with Telewest/NTL/Virgin Media and use GroupWise at work. What handsets would you recommend? The only network that is out of the question is T-Mobile because of poor reception.

09-03-2007, 13:02	#2
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	3 do it for 2.50 or a fiver a month

09-03-2007, 21:13	#3
Ugg Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 290	The major networks that sell to business (Voda, O2, T-Mobile, Orange, as well as BT via MVNO) all support Blackberries. Whether you're considering getting a BES server installed at work and attaching to that or just going for a personal deal I'd just decide what you want and shop around. If you're planning on installing a server, try and make sure that the provider isn't scared off by Groupwise (not that any of them should be by now).

12-03-2007, 11:45	#4
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	Do you want this privately or through work??? The blackberry is one option. but as i say three do push email on any smart phone for very reasonable rates.

12-03-2007, 18:13	#5
epsomsalts Posts: n/a	Quote: Originally Posted by Ugg The major networks that sell to business (Voda, O2, T-Mobile, Orange, as well as BT via MVNO) all support Blackberries. Whether you're considering getting a BES server installed at work and attaching to that or just going for a personal deal I'd just decide what you want and shop around. If you're planning on installing a server, try and make sure that the provider isn't scared off by Groupwise (not that any of them should be by now). I work for a local authority and GroupWise is already in use and this would be a personal buy. I am currently with Three and was ticked off when they introduced the £25 downgrading fee. I tried to explain to the off-shore call centre that I wanted to drop £5 on my calling plan and add a total of £5 of extras incl email. They could not operate outside of the script no matter how much I tried to tell them they would still be getting the same amount of money off me every month. Ironically, Three is the best for reception for me, just pi**ed off at them. Also heard that Three are planning to introduce their own version of T-Mobile Vario II / Orange SPV.

13-03-2007, 11:45	#6
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	unfortunately you wont find a cheaper way of getting push email.

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