How to Buy a Red BlackBerry Pearl

The Red BlackBerry Pearl is a "smart phone" that comes with a digital camera and an expandable memory. Besides phone service, the Red BlackBerry Pearl also offers email, text or multimedia messaging, web browsing and more. Follow these steps to purchase your Red BlackBerry Pearl.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Visit BlackBerry, AT&T or another wireless carrier's website and search for BlackBerry phones. Click the link for the Red BlackBerry Pearl to view a picture and a description. Check out the technical specs, services and accessories to determine if you want the phone.

2. At the Red BlackBerry Pearl page, select the "Purchasing" link. This will lead you to a page that lists the names of wireless carriers where you can buy the phone. Pick one of those links, then follow the instructions for ordering the phone. Go to the "Get Info" link at AT&T to find prices and service availability for the Red BlackBerry Pearl.

3. Enter your Zip code at AT&T in the space provided after clicking "Get Info." A column will display on the right side of the Red BlackBerry Pearl page that details the phone price, the contract price and discount. Use the drop-down box to indicate the quantity, then click "Add to Cart."

4. After adding your Red BlackBerry Pearl to the shopping cart, a box will appear that prompts you to add a plan, additional services and accessories. Make your selections, then hit "Checkout."

5. Review and confirm the details of your order on the invoice page. Add or remove services and accessories. If necessary, modify your plan or package deal, then click "Update Cart."

6. Choose "Order Now" to buy your Red BlackBerry Pearl. Print a copy of your invoice for your records and wait for your phone to arrive by mail within two days.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also shop at any wireless retailer for your Red BlackBerry Pearl. Then, you'll be able to buy your phone instantly if you don't want to wait for the mail.
• When shopping for the Red BlackBerry Pearl online, take advantage of discounts or rebates to save money. Sometimes, free phone upgrades are available if you're an existing wireless customer. However, you may have to pay an upgrade fee for your service.
• Just like any other cell phone, the Red BlackBerry Pearl requires you to commit to a two-year contract. Don't purchase the phone if you're not sure about the provider. Otherwise, you may have to pay a hefty fee for early termination.