Set a wireless network type for sending SMS text messages
Depending on your wireless service provider and wireless network, this feature might not be supported.
1.
On the Home screen or in a folder, click the
Options
icon.
2. Click
SMS Text
.
• To use only one network type to send SMS text messages, set the
Network to Send Over
field to
Circuit Switched
or
Packet
Switched
.
• To use either network type to send SMS text messages, which might be beneficial when roaming, set the
Network to Send Over
field
to
Circuit Switched Preferred
or
Packet Switched Preferred
.
3. Press the
Menu
key.
4. Click
Save
.
Cell broadcasting
About cell broadcasting
Cell broadcasting is designed to enable wireless service providers to use SMS text messaging to send information to all BlackBerry® devices
in a specific geographical area simultaneously. You can receive cell broadcast messages that contain a specific type of information by subscribing
to a cell broadcast channel that provides that type of information. Different cell broadcast channels send different cell broadcast messages.
For example, one cell broadcast channel might send regular weather forecasts while another might send traffic reports.
Turn on cell broadcasting
To perform this task, your BlackBerry® device must use a SIM card, and your wireless service provider must set up your SIM card with a cell
broadcast channel or provide you with the ID for a cell broadcast channel.
Depending on your wireless service provider and the wireless network that your device is connected to, this feature might not be supported.
1.
On the Home screen or in a folder, click the
Options
icon.
2. Click
Advanced Options
.
3. Click
Cell Broadcast Settings
.
4. Change the
Cell Broadcasting Service
field to
On
.
• If one or more cell broadcast channels appear on the screen, select the check box beside the channel.
• If no cell broadcast channels appear on the screen, highlight the
Empty
field. Press the
Menu
key. Click
Add Channel
. Type the
channel ID and a nickname. Click
OK
.
5. Select the check box beside a language.
6. Press the
Menu
key.
7. Click
Save
.
To turn off cell broadcasting, change the
Cell Broadcasting Service
field to
Off
. Before you turn off cell broadcasting, verify that your wireless
service provider does not use cell broadcasting to manage services, such as preferred rates, based on your location.
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