Services over a Wi-Fi connection

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Services over a Wi-Fi connection

Doc ID : KB13368
Last Modified : 2007-07-18
Document Type : What Is

Environment

• BlackBerry® smartphone

Details

A BlackBerry smartphone enabled with Wi-Fi® technology can access voice and data services using multiple radio technologies.

If the wireless service provider makes Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA)/generic access network (GAN) technology available for subscription, the BlackBerry smartphone enabled with Wi-Fi technology can access voice and data services over a mobile network and a Wi-Fi connection. UMA/GAN allows concurrent connections to data services over a Wi-Fi connection and voice services over the mobile network.

A BlackBerry smartphone enabled with Wi-Fi technology can establish a Wi-Fi connection from an enterprise Wi-Fi network, a personal Wi-Fi network with a virtual private network (VPN) connection, or a hotspot with a VPN connection direct to the BlackBerry Router.

In addition, using a Wi-Fi connection direct to the BlackBerry Router, with or without a VPN session, or using a Wi-Fi network that allows a connection to the Internet on the appropriate port, a BlackBerry smartphone enabled with Wi-Fi technology can establish a connection to the BlackBerry® Internet Service, BlackBerry® Messenger, and personal identification number (PIN) messaging.

Note: Check with your wireless service provider for supported services and features.