In my recent article, I posted all the activation codes and pricing of Airtel Nigeria BlackBerry Internet Subscription.
Airtel is the best network to use for browsing as long as I’m concerned, apart from the fact that they have the widest 3g coverage, any Airtel sim with Blackberry Internet Subscription can be used on PC. Unlike other service providers that don’t work like that.
The reason why BlackBerry subscriptions are being used on non-Blackberry devices is because of its cost. Using Blackberry subscription on modems for instance is cheaper to using the normal plans which are quite expensive. 1 Gigabyte of data on Airtel can cost around N3,000, but you can get the 1gb of the same data for N1,200 by using BlackBerry Subscription. You don’t necessarily need a blackberry device to subscribe for any of the plans of your choice.
Recently, Airtel introduced some new plans known as Airtel UNLIMITED BB Plans. The Unlimited plans don’t work on PC unlike the former plans. After subscribing for any of the unlimited plans, if you try using the sim on your modem or any non-blackberry devices, it won’t connect, but if you return it back into your BlackBerry device, it will start working again.
Today, I want to unleash the trick to make Airtel Blackberry UNLIMITED work on pc and other mobile devices without any ado, you have to load 100 naira after subscribing then dial *141*712*11# you will be given 10MB of data and that will activate the Blackberry plan to work on your non blackberry devices such as your PC and mobile devices.
How to Use Airtel Unlimited BlackBerry Plans on PC & Mobile Devices
How to Deactivate Airtel Nigeria Blackberry Subscription
Are you using Airtel on your Blackberry? If yes, you will understand that all Airtel Blackberry plans have data caps. Even the so called unlimited plan has data cap.
A user that downloads very well can consume Airtel weekly and or monthly data plan before its validity period. If you subscribe after consuming the allotted data size before its validity period, you will receive a message back in return that ‘Dear subscriber, your request was not successful because you cannot migrate while you still have an active service.’
For your request to be successful, you have to deactivate the existing Blackberry plan and then re-subscribe again. To deactivate it, send DEACTIVATE to 440 via sms.
Airtel Nigeria Updated BlackBerry Subscription Plans & Activation Codes
Airtel have many Blackberry plans to enable BB users enjoy their devices. Depending on what you have in your pocket, there is daily, weekly and monthly plans. You can choose between the BlackBerry Complete/BlackBerry Social plans depending on your needs.
The BlackBerry complete plan enable users have access to BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), BlackBerry Email and Instant Messaging with Google Talk and Yahoo Messenger. Included is full access to browse the internet, BlackBerry App World, Social Networking such as Facebook, Twitter and MySpace and one Web-based Email Account such as Yahoo, Gmail or Hotmail. While the BlackBerry social plan as it name implies is for users who wish to socialize and be connected to Facebook and Twitter, and also browse the internet. With BlackBerry social plan, users can also get BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), BlackBerry Email, BlackBerry App World and Instant Messaging.
PLAN | Validity Period | Tariffs | USSD Activation | SMS Activation | |
Complete | Monthly | 30 days | 1,400 | *440*1# | bcm |
Weekly | 1 week | 400 | *440*2# | bcw | |
Daily | 24 hours | 100 | *440*3# | bcd | |
Social | Monthly | 30 days | 1,200 | *440*4# | bsm |
Weekly | 1 week | 400 | *440*5# | bsw | |
Daily | 24 hours | 100 | *440*6# | bsd | |
To check status | *440# | Send status to 440 | |||
Note that Airtel BB plans have data caps. The monthly package (i.e #1,200 & #1,400 for social and complete plan respectively) data size awarded is 1GB. The weekly plans that cost #400 (for both social and complete plan) possesses a data size of 100MB. While the daily plan which cost #100 is around 10MB.
Airtel recently launch the Unlimited Blackberry plans, below are the activation codes and pricing.
| Bundle Description | Price | Subscription code |
| 1 Month Unlimited (2GB) BB | 1500 | *440*16# |
| 1 Week Unlimited BB | N/A | *440*17# |
| 1 Day Unlimited BB | N/A | *440*18# |
Although the UNLIMITED plans still have data caps, but fair usage policies apply- meaning that you will still have access to the internet when you exceed the limit but at a slow pace.
How to Delete WhatsApp Account Permanently
WhatsApp messenger, one of the most popular messengers designed for mobile platforms allows users to use its instant chat features, file & location sharing and more via mobile devices through the internet.
WhatsApp messenger was designed for various mobile platforms such as: iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, s40 and s60 devices. So as human, we might no longer be interested in using WhatsApp for reasons best known to us, and wish to delete our account from the WhatsApp messenger network, to do so, follow the steps outlined below to get you removed from the network.
Before you proceed, check:
- How to Permanently Delete Your Facebook Account
- How to Permanently Delete Your Google+ Account
- Links to Download WhatsApp for Your Mobile Device
- How to Use WhatsApp on PC
- Lists of Phones that are Compatible with WhatsApp
Before you set to delete your WhatsApp account, I need to let you know what deleting your WhatsApp account will cost you. Also note that deleting your account is an irreversible process, deletion cannot be reversed, even if the process was completed by accident.
Deleting Your WhatsApp Account will do the Following
- Your WhatsApp account would be deleted.
- Your WhatsApp account would be deleted from your friends’ WhatsApp Favorites lists.
- Your WhatsApp account would be deleted from all WhatsApp groups
- All your chat history would be erased.
- Your WhatsApp service payment information would be deleted.
How to Delete your WhatsApp Account on Nokia S60 Phones
1. Open WhatsApp and go to Options > About > Account info > Options > Delete account2. Enter your country code and your number registered to WhatsApp on your phone.
3. Tap on the checkmark or click in [Continue] and then select [Delete account].
How to Delete your WhatsApp Account on Nokia S40 Phones
1. Open WhatsApp and go to Options > Settings > Delete My Account.2. Select [Delete My Account] and enter the number registered to WhatsApp on your phone.
How to Delete your WhatsApp Account on BlackBerry Phones
1. Ensure you have the latest version of WhatsApp.2. Open WhatsApp and go to Settings (the gear icon) > Account Info.
3. Select Delete My Account
4. Enter your phone number in full international format and select [Delete My Account].
How to Delete your WhatsApp Account on Android Phones
1. Open WhatsApp.2. Press the [Menu Button] > Settings > Account > [Delete My Account].
3. Enter your phone number in the full international format and tap [Delete My Account].
How to Delete your WhatsApp Account on iPhone
1. Ensure you have the latest version of WhatsApp.2. Open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chat Settings > Advanced > Delete My Account.
3. Enter your phone number in the full international format.
4. If you are certain you want to delete your WhatsApp account, tap the [Delete My Account] button.
How to Delete your WhatsApp Account on Windows Phones
1. Ensure you have the latest version of WhatsApp.2. Open WhatsApp, and tap the 3 dots located in the bottom right of the screen.
3. Tap settings and swipe over to account.
4. Tap [delete account] and enter your phone number in full international format. Press [delete] at the bottom of the screen to finish deleting your account.
Via WhatsApp
How to Print Directly from BlackBerry® SmartPhones
Recently, I shared a post on how to print from Android devices, but now, here is another post with detailed information on how BlackBerry® users can print from their devices as well.
The BlackBerry smartphones does not offer a native printing function, but with the help of developers, BlackBerry users can print from their devices without much hassle. The application that does the job is called Remote Print. This app is not the only BlackBerry app that enables printing, it’s just that it has been tested and proved to be working correctly.
Remote Print for BlackBerry isn’t free, it cost $4.99. The application is available on BlackBerry App World. This app can print any file from your BlackBerry device including emails, photos, excel, word, PDF, memos, address contacts, all office documents and more.
Install Remote Print on your BlackBerry and the companion PC Suite on your computer. Select the document you want to print from your BlackBerry and send it to your computer or print it directly. Remote Print will connect to the host computer, which will in turn connect to the printer to print the files.
Bonus: Alternative to Remote Print
Cortado Basic Print is another app that enables printing from your BlackBerry device, it works with Bluetooth printer. This app too isn’t free, but it has a no-cost trial period during which you can evaluate the full versions.Download and set up Cortado on your BlackBerry. Connect to any Bluetooth-enabled printer, or use a Bluetooth adapter if the printer does not have Bluetooth capability. Select the document you want to print and send it directly to the printer using the application. Choosing this solution will require a monthly service fee. Cortado will add a Print button to your BlackBerry device file menu after installation.
Airtel Nigeria BlackBerry® 10 Data Plans
Following the announcement made by Airtel Nigeria in February about the availability of BlackBerry Z10 at it stores in Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria also unveiled the data plan for BlackBerry 10 devices since the new BlackBerry 10 platform will not support the existing BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) data. Although presently, it is still unclear to users whether data caps would apply with BlackBerry 10 data plans like in the case of Airtel normal BlackBerry plans that have data caps.
Before you proceed, check:
Airtel BlackBerry 10 Data Plans
Airtel Nigeria BlackBerry 10 data plans have been broken into Max, Midi and Lite. The table below shows the price for each plan and the validity period.| Plan | Retail Price (N) | Validity period (days) | USSD Activation Code | SMS Activation Code |
| BB 10 Max | 3,000 | 30 | *440*7# | bmm |
| 1,050 | 7 | *440*8# | bmw | |
| 200 | 1 | *440*9# | bmd | |
| BB 10 Mid | 1,500 | 30 | *440*10# | bim |
| 525 | 7 | *440*11# | biw | |
| 100 | 1 | *440*12# | bid | |
| BB 10 Lite | 1,000 | 30 | *440*13# | blm |
| 350 | 7 | *440*14# | blw | |
| 70 | 1 | *440*15# | bld |
MTN Nigeria BlackBerry® 10 Data Plans
MTN Nigeria, the giant telecommunication network in Nigeria has unveiled the data plans bundle for users interested using its service on the new BlackBerry 10 devices.
MTN BlackBerry 10 data plans have data cap, unlike the existing BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) data packages that is unlimited.
Check:
MTN released 3 data plans for its BlackBerry 10 devices. The data plans are BB10 lite , BB10 MiDi and the BB10 Maxi. See the table below for more details about BB 10 data plans bundle price, BB 10 data plans bundle validity period and BB 10 data plans bundle features.
MTN BlackBerry 10 Data Plans Bundle
| BlackBerry 10 Plans | Service Validity | Price | Benefits |
| BB10 Lite | Weekly | N850 | 85MB Data for:BBM, Internet access, Social Networking, Emails , BlackBerry App world |
| Monthly | N1,000 | 200MB Data for:BBM, Internet access, Social Networking, Emails , BlackBerry App world | |
| BB10 Midi | Weekly | N1,000 | 200MB Data for:BBM, Internet access, Social Networking, Emails , BlackBerry App world |
| Monthly | N1,400 | 350MB Data for:BBM, Internet access, Social Networking, Emails , BlackBerry App world | |
| BB10 Maxi | Weekly | N1,500 | 500MB Data for:BBM, Internet access, Social Networking, Emails , BlackBerry App world. |
| Monthly | N3,000 | 1GB Data for:BBM, Internet access, Social Networking, Emails , BlackBerry App world. |
How to Use Etisalat and Airtel BIS to Browse on Computer | PC
In my recent posts, I shared a little tutorial on how MTN BIS and Glo BIS can be used to browse on PC. But after the tutorial, hundreds of this blog readers pours requests via our contact us page for a tutorial on how to use Etisalat and Airtel BIS on PC. As of now, what I can say about this is that Etisalat BIS does not currently work with PC as at the time of writing this post, although Airtel BIS works and it is the easiest of all networks that was the reason why I don’t write about it in the past time.
As already explained above, Etisalat BIS does not work presently on PC. So this post will focus on how to use Airtel BIS on PC, but as time goes on, I will update this post whenever Etisalat BIS start working on PC.
Steps to Use Airtel BIS on PC
- Subscribe for any Airtel BlackBerry Plan. You can choose to subscribe for Airtel complete or social plan. Visit Airtel BlackBerry Internet Service Plan page for more information about Airtel BIS bundles.
- After subscribing for any Airtel BIS plan of your choice, insert your Airtel SIM into your modem or BlackBerry (learn how to use your BlackBerry as Modem) and then connect your modem or BlackBerry device using the settings below:
Profile Name : Airtel BIS
APN : internet.ng.zain.com
Access number: *99#
Username : wap
Password : wap
Happy New Month Pals.
BlackBerry Unveils Z10 and Q10 | Features | Specs | Images
The long awaited BlackBerry 10 software and Z10 touchscreen smartphone has been finally launched by BlackBerry, the name by which Research In Motion now calls itself. The Z10 device comes in a full touchscreen display and it is the first phone to run the BB 10 mobile OS. The company also revealed the BB Q10 smartphone that has the trademark BlackBerry keyboard.
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| BlackBerry Z10 is an all touch device with a 4.2 inch screen |
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| BlackBerry Q10 has a QWERTY keyboard |
BlackBerry is betting that Z10 and Q10 will help the company capture a market dominated by Samsung and Apple. The Z10 & Q10 BB devices both run on the BB 10 OS, but while Z10 is a 4.2 inch touch-screen phone with a resolution of 1,280 x 768, Q10 has a QWERTY keyboard.
According to the company, both BlackBerry Q10 and Z10 have the ability to flick words while typing, in effect translating into an experience that allows writing without typing.
It always has a cinematic experience, said Vivek Bharadwaj, head of software for BlackBerry.
The glass is designed exclusively for this device: it is supposedly thinner but stronger than plastic. The device aggregates information intuitively; it recognises and pulls up all the connections into the contacts, like the last email, last meeting, last twitter post ... All of this without leaving the hub.
Apps like Facebook have been completely integrated with the BlackBerry 10 hub. All emails and notifications from such applications as Twitter and Facebook go to the BlackBerry Hub, a nerve center accessible with a finger swipe even if you have another application open. One can peek into it and open an email, or return to the previous application without opening the email.
BlackBerry Z10 key Specifications:
- Processor: Dual Core 1.5GHz TI OMAP 4470・ Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 (US and Canada)
- Radio: Quad Band HSPA+ / UMTS (850/900/1700/1900/2100MHz) ・Quad Band GSM / GPRS (850/900/1800MHz) ・Quad Band LTE: Bands 2,4,5,13,17 (700, 850,1700, 1900MHz)
- Display: 4.2”, 4 point multi-touch LCD display, 1280 x 768 resolution at 356 DPI, Touch On Lens
- Camera: 8MP rear facing camera, Auto Focus, 5x digital zoom, 1080p HD video recording ・2MP front facing camera, 3x digital zoom, 720p HD video recording
- Memory: 2GB RAM ・16GB Internal Storage ・Hot Swappable microSD Slot
- WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n ・2.4/5GHz ・4G Mobile Hotspot
- GPS: Assisted, Autonomous, and Simultaneous GPS
- Battery: 1800mAh Removable ・Talk Time: up to 10 hours on 3G・Standby Time: up to 305 hours on 3G, up to 316 hours on 2G・Audio Playback: up to 60 hours・Video PlayBack: up to 11 hours
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor
- Connectivity: NFC ・microUSB ・microHDMI-Out ・Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy
- Size (LxWxD): 130mm x 65.6mm x 9mm
BlackBerry Q10 key specifications:
- Display: 3.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen, 720 x 720, 328 ppi
- Processor: Dual-core 1.5 GHz TI OMAP 4470 processor
- PowerVR SGX544 GPU
- OS: BlackBerry 10 OS 2GB
- Memory: RAM microSD up to 32GB
- Camera: 8 MP autofocus rear camera with LED flash. 2 MP 720p front camera
- Radio: HSDPA 21 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps; LTE
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, NFC
- Battery:Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
- Size: 10.3mm thickness 139g
How to Use Glo BIS to Browse on Computer | PC
On our How To Use MTN BIS on PC page, some of this blog readers contacted me online via this blog Contact Form, requesting for how they can also use Glo BIS on PC. So today, I want to share a simple tutorial on how I was able to use my Glo BIS on my BlackBerry and at the same time use it on my PC.
Nigerian ISP data plans specially made for PC’s are just too expensive to use, but in the case of BlackBerry Internet Service plan, they are relatively cheaper than the normal data plans. So Nigerians have been devising various means to use BIS meant for BlackBerry devices on PC, since BlackBerry is commonly used among Nigerians and the subscription price is relatively cheaper than normal data plans.
In the past, MTN and Airtel BIS are the only one working on PC, but now, Glo BIS too is now working, though Glo BIS data bundle is limited unlike MTN BIS that has unlimited data bundle, but it is better than Airtel BIS. Glo weekly data plan bundle gives you 700MB while Glo monthly data plan bundle gives you 3GB.
Steps to Start Using Glo BIS on PC
Insert the Glo sim with BIS into your Modem. But in case you are using another service provider modem and you are yet to unlock it, go to Modem Unlocker Software page to get the unlocking software to unlock it yourself. If you are using huawei E303 series and other modems that are stubborn to unlock, Get the Modem Unlock Code Here.If you don’t have a modem, go to How to Use Your BlackBerry Phone as Modem page to learn how it can be done.
- First subscribe for any Glo BIS plan of your choice. Go to Glo BlackBerry Complete Plans page for more info about Glo BIS price, you can go for the weekly (N400) or monthly (N1,400) plan.
- After Subscription, go to your BlackBerry Desktop Manager or modem dashboard and then add a new profile using the information below:
Profile Name : Glo BIS
APN : blackberry.net
Access number: *99#
Username : leave blank
Password : leave blank - After creating the new profile for Glo BIS, go back to the connection interface and then connect with the Glo BIS profile.
[Get] How Etisalat & Airtel BIS Work on PC
Download 2012 Olympics apps for BlackBerry® Smartphones
Recently BBC Sport Launches Free Olympics App for iOS and Android Smartphones for users to follow the Olympics game event that will start on the 27th of July 2012.
Today, I want to share two applications that give constant updates about 2012 London Olympic game for BlackBerry® smartphones users.
2012 Olympics apps for BlackBerry Smartphones
London 2012 : Official Join In App for the Olympic and Paralympic Games – It is a mobile guide to help you plan, enjoy and share your Games experience. Full and up-to-date event listings for thousands of exciting activities, including free events, London 2012 Festival cultural events and big screens, view the Olympic Torch Relay with street-level routes for 1000+ communities over 70 days, and details of Torchbearer, ews, photos and social commentary from the Games and more.
London Venues - (US$ 1.99) – It provides a description, a picture and map to locate each of the Olympic venues of London. It is the essential application to follow the Olympic Games.
How To Check BIS Expiry Date & Status of All Network
BlackBerry is a device commonly used by Nigerians and almost everybody wants to have a BlackBerry phone. It’s a common saying among Nigerians that a Blackberry phone without BIS (Blackberry Internet Service) is just like a train without an engine i.e. toy.
Since Blackberry is widely used among Nigerians, some BB users don’t know the exact date their BIS will expire and the remaining data. Today, I want to share how any Blackberry user can check the expiry date and remaining data on their BIS on the four major Nigeria Networks i.e. MTN, GLO, Airtel & Etisalat.
How to Check MTN BlackBerry® Service ExpiryDate & Balance
Send STATUS to 21600 via sms to check the expiry date and balance of MTN BIS.How to Check GLO BlackBerry® Service Expiry Date & Balance
Send STATUS to 777 via sms to check GLO BIS expiry date and balance.How to Check Airtel BlackBerry® Service Expiry Date & Balance
To check Airtel BIS expiry date and balance, simply send STATUS as sms to 440.How to Check Etisalat BlackBerry® Service Expiry Date & Balance
Simply dial *228# on your blackberry device.You can also check BLACKBERRY INTERNET PLANS OF ALL NETWORKS IN NIGERIA.
How to Use 2go Free on BlackBerry with BIS
Most Blackberry users don’t know they can enjoy their 2go application with their BIS (Blackberry Internet Service) without having to pay any extra charge. This work very well with all network i.e. MTN, GLO, Airtel and Etisalat.
Today, a simple tutorial on how to use 2go application on your Blackberry phone even when you don’t have money on it would be shared. To get started, what you need to do is that you need to get rid of the any 2go application you have on your Blackberry by deleting it then proceed to 2go website to download the latest version of 2go that can serve this purpose at wap.2go.im. After a successful download, start using 2go on your Blackberry phone with your BIS.
How To Use MTN BIS to Browse On Computer Unlimitedly
Recently, I shared a post on how anyone can use their BlackBerry device as Modems. From my research I learnt that our MTN BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) cannot be use for pinging, chatting and for other BlackBerry services alone. I learnt that it can be use to browse and download unlimitedly on computers without any limitation. When I found this, I was happy because at least this will save me from some expenses a bit.
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- [Get] How Etisalat & Airtel BIS Work on PC
- How to Use Glo BIS on PC: 100% Working
- Sure Ways to Make Money in Nigeria
- Update Your Facebook Status via Any Device
Today, I want to share with you the method to use your MTN BIS with your computer. This method will save you from subscribing on your Modem and BB at the same time. The softwares we are going to use for these are UltraSurf, FreeGate and Hotspot Shield. Though there are many softwares we can use for this stuff but am going to be updating the post with new softwares as I continue with my research. Below is a simple explanation on how to use and get the software.
How to Use Your MTN BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) on Your Computer
#1. You must first subscribe to the MTN BIS. This can be done by sending BBC to 21600 (#1,500 / Month) or BBC WEEK to 21600(#500 / Week) through text.#2. After that a subscription confirmatory message will be sent to you, then connect your BB with your computer or Insert your Sim card into your Modem.
#3. You need to create a new connection profile on your BlackBerry Desktop Manager or Modem using the following:
Access Point: blackberry.netAfter proper configuration, then connect.
Username: web
Password: web
HOW TO USE MTN BIS TO BROWSE ON YOUR PC USING SPOTFLUX ()
1. Download Spotflux Here for Free. [13.51MB]2. Install after Downloading, Its 100% Free from Virus.
3. You will be Ask to Choose Firefox as your Default Browser, That's the Only Browser Supported.
4. Now Configure your Modem with the Settings Below:-
Name:- MTN
Apn:- blackberry.net
Username & Password:- Leave it Blank
5. Doubleclick the SpotFlux Icon on your PC Desktop, Its already Enabled immediately you Open it. Just Open your Browser and Start Surfing.
- No need of registration
- No upgrading
- No monthly charges
- No need of buying vpn software to use with MTN BIS anymore.
- No need of PDproxy or SandwichVPN anymore.
- The software has no setting ,just download and start using it.
How to Use BIS on PC with PD proxy ()
1. Go to www.pdproxy.com to register a new account and download PD proxy software (it’s free)2. As a free registered member, you will be limited to 3 GB of data monthly while premium member is unlimited. Though you can upgrade to a premium member but you will have to pay for their cheap and affordable plans of 1 month or 3 months or 6 months.
3. With PD proxy software, free users also enjoy the same internet speed premium users enjoy.
4. You can check How to Use PD-Proxy Unlimitedly with Trial Account if you're not willing to upgrade to premium account Enjoy this while it last….
How to Use BIS Directly on Computer without Any Software (Not Working Presently)
If you wish to use MTN & other network BIS on your PC directly without any software, you just need to add some DNS to you settings. Below are some DNS you can use:Primary DNS: 31.31.78.164,
Secondary DNS: 178.170.117.25,
Primary DNS: 67.138.54.100
Secondary DNS: 207.225.209.66
Primary DNS: 208.67.222.222
Secondary DNS: 208.67.220.220
Primary DNS: 68.87.74.162
Secondary DNS: 68.87.68.162
With the above DNS settings, you will be connected to the internet faster and easier without using any software.
How to Use FreeGate with MTN BIS (Not Working Presently)
1. Download freegate software from HERE2. After downloading the software, then launch it and wait for it to connect automatically
3. After a successful connection, then configure your browser manually to work with:
Http and Https Proxy: 127.0.0.1 and Port: 8580. If done properly you should be connected to the internet. That’s all.
How to Use UltraSurf with MTN BIS (Not Working Presently)
1. Download freegate software from HERE2. After downloading the software, then extract and launch it and wait for it to connect automatically
3. After a successful connection, then configure your browser manually to work with:
Http and Https Proxy: 127.0.0.1 and Port: 9666. If done properly you should be connected to the internet. That’s all.
How to Use Hotspot Shield with MTN BIS (Not Working Presently)
1. Download the software from HERE.2. After downloading, install it on your PC.
3. Connect your modem to the internet and then launch the software.
4. Wait for it to connect and start browsing. But the most embarrassing problem is that Hotspot shield always show ads. But you can learn How to Remove Annoying Hotspot Shield Ads.
NB --- You can also use other phones incase you don't have BlackBerry.
How To Use Cable Decoder as Internet Modem
BlackBerry® Smartphones Keyboard Shortcuts
When you buy a Blackberry, you will not have everything written in the manual and if you’re new to the Blackberry world, you will be overwhelmed with the different buttons on the device. As a Blackberry user, you may or may not know that your device possesses many keyboard shortcuts. Using keyboard shortcuts will quicken your work and at the same time help you harness the full abilities of your device.
Today, I want to share some keyboard shortcuts that you can use on your device and as well help you speed through many things on your Blackberry device.
BlackBerry Typing Shortcuts
• To insert a period, press the Space key twice. The next letter is capitalized• To capitalize a letter, hold the letter key until the capitalized letter appears
• Alt + Left Shift - NUM Lock
• Alt + Right Shift - CAPS Lock
• To turn off NUM lock or CAP lock, press the Shift key
• To insert an at sign (@) or a period (.) in an email address field, press the Space key
• To highlight a line of text, press the Shift key and roll the trackball
• To highlight text character by character, hold the Shift key and roll the trackball left or right
• To cancel a text selection, press the Escape key
• To cut highlighted text when typing, press the Shift + Backspace/Delete key
• To copy highlighted text when typing, press the Alt key and click the trackball
• To paste highlighted text when typing, press the Shift key and click the trackball
BlackBerry Message Shortcuts
In a message:• R - Reply To Message
• L - Reply To All
• F - Forward Message
• I - File Highlighted Message
• To view the email address of a contact, in a message, highlight the contact. Press Q. To view the display name again, press Q.
In a message list:
• C - Compose Message
• ALT+U - Mark Message As Opened/Unopened
• ALT+I - View Inbox
• ALT+O - View Outbox
• ALT+V - View Voicemail
• ALT+S - View SMS
• ALT+P - View Call Log
• To view all your messages again, press the Escape key
• SHIFT+SPACE - Move to the top of a screen
• SPACE - Move to the bottom of a screen
• T - Go to top of a message
• B - Go to bottom of a message
• N - Move to the next date
• P - Move to the previous date
• U - Move to the next unopened item
• J - Move to the next related item
• K - Move to the previous related item
• F - Search for text in an attachment/web page
• G - Move to the last cursor position in a message after closing and reopening an attachment
BlackBerry Phone Shortcuts
The following shortcuts can be used in the Phone application or during a phone call:• To answer a phone call, press the Send key
• To view the call log, press the Send key from any screen
• To insert a plus sign (+) when typing a phone number, hold the letter O
• To add an extension to a phone number, press the Alt key and the X key, then type the extension number
• To assign a speed dial number to a key, from the Home screen or in the Phone application, hold the key you want to assign. Type the phone number
• To type a letter in a phone number field, press the Alt key and the letter
• To move to the top of the Phone screen, press the Space key
• To change between headset, speakerphone and handset, press the menu key and choose an option, or better yet, Tap the $ (dollar sign) key on your keyboard to turn speakerphone on/off during a call
• To stay in a call and return to the home screen, press the Escape key and select Ok
BlackBerry Browser Shortcuts
• To insert a period in the Go To dialog box, press the Space key• To insert a slash mark (/) in the Go To dialog box, press Shift+Space
• To open the browser options, in the browser, press O
• To stop loading a web page, press the Escape key
• To hide the browser, press D
• To close the browser, hold the Escape key
• To view the address for a link, highlight a link. Press L
• To move forward a screen, press the Shift key and the Space key
• To move to a previous screen, press the Space key
• G - Move to a specific page
• H - Return to the home page
• K - Open bookmarks
• A - Add a bookmark
• I - View recent web pages
• R - Refresh page
• P - View page address
• S - Save web page
• U - Hide browser banner
• X - Veiw thumbnail version of a page
• T - Move to the top of a page
• B - Move to the bottom of a page
Other helpful Shortcuts
• ALT+Shift+H - Access Help ME! screen (status info etc.)• ALT+LGLG - Access Event Log
• ALT+Right Shift+DEL - Soft Reset
You can change the display of the 'signal strength' on your screen to read in real numbers. While at the home screen, hold down the ALT key while you type NMLL. The bars should change to numbers. For the 'signal strength', if you are in the 100 area (that means -100 dBm), you will be transmitting at maximum power. Anything at -90 to -50 is a very good signal.
On top of the AutoText there are also some short codes for common device information that you can type into SMS or email messages that will return a value:
• myver - Device Model/Version
• mypin - Device PIN
• LD - Local Date
• LT - Local Time
Keep it in mind that the BlackBerry shortcuts shared on this page are the default shortcuts and it should work for most BlackBerry devices.
How to Use Your BlackBerry® Phone as Modem on PC
BlackBerry smartphones are awesome and they are imbedded with so many features. Out of the outrageous features imbedded in BlackBerry smartphones, I published a post on how BlackBerry smartphone users can print directly from their device with no hassle involved. So today, I want to share another post on how BlackBerry smartphone users can use their black berry device as a modem.
This post will focus on how Nigerians can use their BlackBerry smartphones as modem. Non-Nigerians are not left out, as this post will show them how they can also use their BlackBerry devices as modem, but you will sort out the APN aspect yourself.
Check: How to Use Android Phone as Modem
Using your BlackBerry device as modem won’t cause you any havoc. From experience, you cannot use your BlackBerry® Internet Service (BIS) plan except Airtel BIS. If you are using another network aside from Airtel, you BIS might not work, so you have to subscribe to a normal data plan.
Steps to Use Your BlackBerry As Modem
1. First and foremost, you have to install BlackBerry® Desktop Manager on your PC. You can get this software from the CD pack that came with your device. But in case you purchase a fairly used or second hand BlackBerry® device or you have misplaced the CD that came with your device, you can download the BlackBerry® Desktop Manager from here
2. After proper installation of the BlackBerry® Desktop Manager on your PC, launch the application and click on tools in the menu bar section. Select Mobile Internet Settings from the drop down menu.
From the drop down menu, click on add custom profile to define your own network settings because Nigeria networks are not in the list of network listed there. Use the settings in the table below depending on the network of your choice.
| Airtel | MTN | Glo | Etisalat | |
| Phone Name | Airtel NG | MTN NG | Glo NG | Etisalat NG |
| Username | internet | web | flat | etisalat |
| Password | internet | web | flat | etisalat |
| Access Point | internet.ng.airtel.com | web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net | gloflat | etisalat |
| Add Command |
After inserting the settings for the network of your choice, click on the OK button to exit the small pop up screen and press the OK button again to exit Mobile Internet Settings configuration tab.
3. Go back to the menu, click on tools and after, click on start mobile internet. A warning will be out informing you that you will be charged, just click on connect. If you have already subscribed to a data plan, ignore the message. But if you haven’t subscribed to any data plan, you will be charge at a flat rate of 5 kobo per kb.
4. If you have correctly configured it as explained, you must be connected to the internet successfully. If you have been connected successfully to the internet, at the left side of your BlackBerry® Desktop Manager, you will see the time connected and number of data used. If you see something like that, that means you are connected to the internet so you can now browse.
For questions, use the comment box below.
BlackBerry® Internet Services ( BIS) Data Plans in Nigeria : All Network
A Blackberry phone without Blackberry Internet Service (BIS) is counted as a toy and a waste of money. Today, I want to share some BlackBerry® Internet Service ( BIS) prices and subscription codes with Major Nigeria mobile network with you.
Read:
- Internet Bundle Subscription Codes for Nigeria Networks
- How to Opt Out or Deactivate Etisalat BIS Plan
- How to Use 2go Free on BB: Works with MTN, GLO, Airtel, Etisalat
- How to Use Your BlackBerry® Phone as Modem on PC
- BlackBerry® Smartphones Keyboard Shortcuts
BlackBerry® Internet Service ( BIS) service is set for individuals who need access to the internet on their Blackberry phones on the move. In Nigeria, the most common BIS plans are BIS Monthly, BIS weekly and BIS Daily.
BlackBerry® Internet Service ( BIS) Monthly Prices And Subscription Codes
MTN Nigeria BlackBerry® Internet Services (BIS) Packages
| BB PLAN | NEW PRICE | VALIDITY | SEND KEYWORD TO 21600 |
| BB ABSOLUTE PLAN | |||
| N1, 500 | Monthly | BIS | |
| N599 | Weekly | BBWEEK | |
| N120 | Daily | BBDAY | |
| BB COMPLETE PLAN | |||
| N1000 | Monthly | BBC | |
| N499 | Weekly | BBCWEEK | |
| N100 | Daily | BBCDAY |
Customers are to Text ‘’STATUS’’ to ‘’ 21600 ’’ to check expiry date of their BlackBerry® Service.
Glo Nigeria BlackBerry Complete Plans
If you are an existing Glo subscriber and having BB Smartphone handset , please Text ‘CoMonth’ to 777 to subscribe Complete Monthly plan OR text ‘CoWeek’ to777 OR Text ‘CoDay’ to 777 and enjoy 24 hour pack for just N100.| Package | Keyword | Service Rental | Validity | Data bundle* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Month | CoMonth | N1,400 | 30 days | UNLIMITED |
| Complete Week | CoWeek | N400 | 7 days | UNLIMITED |
Glo Nigeria BlackBerry® Internet Services (BIS) Packages
| Package | Keyword | Service Rental | Validity | Data bundle* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIS Month | BISMONTH | N2,800 | 30 days | UNLIMITED |
| BIS Week | BISWEEK | N900 | 7 days | UNLIMITED |
Glo Self Help Instructions:
- Text 'BIS' to 777 on how to activate a BIS package
- Text 'STATUS' to 777 to check the usage status of your current subscription.
- Text 'POINTS' to 777 to know more about Glo Blackberry Points Program
- Text 'POINTS' to 3333 to track your points
- Text 'HELP' or 'BB' to 777 (Glo Subscribers Only) for more information
- Text 'BB' to 0807 987 7777 (Other Network Subscribers) for more information
Etisalat Nigeria BlackBerry® Internet Services (BIS) Packages
Etisalat Monthly BIS Plan
| s/n | Plan | Duration | Price |
| 1 | Blackberry® Social Monthly Plan | 30 days | 1,300 |
| 2 | Blackberry® Complete Monthly Plan | 30 days | 1,500 |
| 3 | Blackberry® Internet Service | 30 days | 3,000 |
| 4 | Blackberry® Enterprise Service | 30 days | 6,000 |
Etisalat Weekly BIS Plan
| s/n | Plan | Duration | Price |
| 1 | BlackBerry® Social Weekly Plan | 7 days | 400 |
| 2 | BlackBerry® Complete Weekly Plan | 7 days | 500 |
| 3 | BlackBerry® Internet Service Weekly Plan | 7 days | 1,000 |
Etisalat Daily BIS Plan
| s/n | Plan | Duration | Price |
| 1 | BlackBerry® Social Daily Plan | 1 day | 100 |
| 2 | BlackBerry® Complete Daily Plan | 1 day | 100 |
| 3 | BlackBerry® Internet Service Daily Plan | 1 day | 250 |
Airtel Nigeria BlackBerry® Bundle Packages
PLAN
|
Validity Period
|
Tariffs
|
USSD Activation
|
SMS Activation
| |
Complete
|
Monthly
|
30 days
|
1,400
|
*440*1#
|
bcm
|
Weekly
|
1 week
|
400
|
*440*2#
|
bcw
| |
Daily
|
24 hours
|
100
|
*440*3#
|
bcd
| |
Social
|
Monthly
|
30 days
|
1,200
|
*440*4#
|
bsm
|
Weekly
|
1 week
|
400
|
*440*5#
|
bsw
| |
Daily
|
24 hours
|
100
|
*440*6#
|
bsd
| |
To check status
|
*440#
|
Send status to 440
| |||
