Chapter 31. Traveling: Maps and More

If you are traveling with your BlackBerry, there are a few things you should know how to do. There are plenty of mapping applications that use the global positioning system (GPS) location in the BlackBerry to help you find your destination and provide you with turn-by-turn directions.

If you are going to another country, there are some definite things to do before you take off so you do not get surprised with a huge data roaming phone bill.

Traveling Internationally

Some BlackBerry smartphones are equipped for international travel, and some are more of a challenge. Networks in the United States like Verizon and Sprint use CDMA technology— widely available in North America, but not in other places. BlackBerry smartphones ...

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