As many of you know, the BlackBerry PlayBook, Research in Motion’s first tablet device, will be able to get onto the internet in 2 ways. The first is Wi-Fi, which, is pretty self explanatory. The second is via tethering with a BlackBerry device, however, the big question is if wireless carriers will charge for it?
When you think about it, there are over 50 million BlackBerry users out there. Most of them don’t own a tablet device, but, my gut tells me that more than just a few are interested possibly in getting one. If you already own a BlackBerry, a tablet that can use your BlackBerry to gain internet access when Wi-Fi isn’t available is a huge plus… unless, of course, wireless carriers go and charge you a monthly fee for the convenience…
Will Research in Motion be able to work out deals with wireless carriers so that there will be no additional charge for using the BlackBerry PlayBook with your BlackBerry for free. RIM has always said that the PlayBook is a companion device to the BlackBerry. Will the PlayBook be a companion with an additional monthly fee is the big question…