How to: Setup Internet Access For BlackBerry 3rd Party Applications
 

How to: Setup Internet Access For BlackBerry 3rd Party Applications

Note: This applies to but is not limited to the following applications for Blackberry... Instant Messaging (IM+, Verichat, WebMessenger, BerryVine, Yahoo, Gtalk, etc.), IRC chatting (wlirc, virca, etc.), telnet/ssh (Idokorro, etc.). It can be used without BES/MDS or for BES users who prefer NOT to use their corporate MDS.

Let’s get started:
Upgrade BlackBerry OS
You'll need BlackBerry with OS 3.8 or better. (Already do? Then skip to the next step.)
Using your BlackBerry, go to 'Options' / 'Advanced Options' / 'TCP'. Once there fill in the appropriate APN for your carrier. Locate your APN here, below on the highlighted list. Once you have configured the APN, you should 'Turn Wireless Off' and 'Turn Wireless On' for the device to register with the new settings.
Done! Now try running a 3rd party software application that needs internet connection to function.





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Often times software applications require your TCP connectivity to be set when using their program. Here are some settings for a few US carriers. To access the TCP settings, you must have OS3.8 or higher installed. From the home screen of your BB, go to Options - TCP.

Access our new, most complete Carrier settings list here

Old AT&T
Gateway IP: 10.250.250.250
Port: 9201
APN: proxy

Bell Mobility
Gateway IP: 207.236.197.199
Port: 9203
APN:

Cellular One (Option 1)
APN: cellular1wap

Cellular One (Option 2)
APN: blackberry.net

Cellular One (Option 3)
Gateway = 172.23.1.252
port = 9201
APN: blackberry.net

Cincinnati Bell
Gateway IP: 216.68.79.199
Port: 9201
APN: wap.gocbw.com
username: cbw

Cingular (modem compatible)
Gateway IP: ?
Port: ?
APN: isp.cingular
Username: ISPDA@CINGULARGPRS.COM
Password: CINGULAR1
Cingular (March 05)
APN: wap.cingular
Username for APN: wap@cingulargprs.com
Password for APN: cingular1
WAP Gateway IP: 66.209.11.61