Set Up Steps

For a Black Logo GCI SIM and setting up your BlackBerry Internet Solution (BIS) Account. These steps will also demonstrate how to add a GCI.net email to your BIS provisioned device.

1. Go to http://gci.blackberry.com

2. Click on Create New Account

3. Read the Terms and conditions, Check the box next to I have read and understand the Legal Terms and Conditions, then press the I Agree button.

4. Enter the Device PIN and the Device IMEI

• Note: Both the PIN and the IMEI are on the side of the Blackberry box. If the box is not available steps below provide how to get this information.
  • PIN and IMEI:
    • Turn on the phone
    • Select Options
    • Select Status
    • PIN and IMEI are available form the list

5. Press Continue

6. Create a Username and Password. This will be your log in for the BIS account, and is not your email account information.

7. Press Next

8. If the user name is already taken you will be prompted to select or enter a new username, and them press Next

9. To add an Email Address

• Enter the Email address
• Enter the password for the email address
• Re-enter the password for the email address

10. Press Next

11. Press OK

Your BIS account is set up, and an email account added to the BIS account. You should receive mail on your BlackBerry.