Messaging and Data Access

Need to send a quick text? Want to be able to check email, surf the net, download a ringtone or set an appointment that syncs up with your computer? It’s all possible and easy with Bluegrass Cellular’s messaging and data options.  Find a plan or bundle that works for you.

Mobile Web/BREW® Access/Picture & Text Messaging Bundled Plans

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Our bundled plans offer you both text messaging and data access for mobile web surfing, BREW® catalog browsing and downloads, and for sending and receiving pictures from your phone. 

Read more about BREW® Access on your mobile phone. For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on mobile web access, BREW® applications, and messaging for pictures and text, click here to visit our FAQs page!

Per Month Pic Msgs Per Add'l Pic Msg (MB/kb) Mobile Web/BREW® Overage (per kb) Text Msgs Per Add'l Msg
$0 0 $0 1 MB $.01 0 $.20
$2.99 20 $.20 2 MB $.01 200 $.10
$4.99 40 $.15 4 MB $.01 400 $.05
$19.99 1000 $.05 500 MB $0.006 Unlimited n/a
Text and Picture Messaging Tips: To send a short text email to a Bluegrass Cellular text messaging customer, address your email to the 10 digit phone number (which includes the area code) @sms.bluecell.com. Example: To send pictures by email to a Bluegrass Cellular picture messaging customer, address your email to the 10 digit phone number (which includes the area code) @mms.myblueworks.com If sending a text or picture message from phone to phone, simply address the picture or text message to the 10 digit phone number of the recipient. You can also email pictures or text to any valid email address. Domestic to International Text Messaging is 25¢ per text sent or received (texts either sent to an international phone number or received from an international phone number). Available on all plans except Unlimited Pay-As-You-Go and Lifeline plans. Messages can be sent by placing the country code in front of the mobile number. Country codes can be located at http://www.countrycallingcodes.com/. Bluegrass Cellular now participates in Common Short Code text alerts and voting. With short codes, you may participate in polls, receive text information and alerts from a variety of campaigns. Some short codes require data services and incur additional charges. Not available with Pay-As-You-Go or Lifeline plans. Click here for more information on common short codes! *Restrictions: Kilobyte charges will apply for all data transmissions (web surfing, BREW® access, or sending/receiving pictures). Data access available nationwide in the 50 United States, however actual coverage may vary. Phone must be capable of accessing BREW® catalog, accessing the mobile web and sending/receiving pictures. *Received pictures (incoming picture messages) are free of charge as long as kilobytes/megabytes included in package are not exceeded. **Text message charges apply to messages sent or received.

Text Messaging

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20¢ per text message sent or received (unless a text plan is chosen). Available on all plans except Unlimited Pay-As-You-Go and Lifeline plans.

Domestic to International Text Messaging (texts either sent to an international phone number or received from an international phone number) is 25¢ per text sent or received regardless of text plan .  Not available with Pay-As-You-Go or Lifeline plans. 

Bluegrass Cellular now participates in Common Short Code text alerts and voting.  With short codes, you may participate in polls, receive text information and alerts from a variety of campaigns.  Some short codes require data services and incur additional charges. Not available with Pay-As-You-Go or Lifeline plans.  Click here for more information on common short codes! 

Text Plans

Monthly Rate Text Messages Per Add'l Message
$3.00 400 $.05
$6.00 Unlimited n/a

Pay-As-You-Go Text Plans

Plan type Rate Text Messages Per Add’l Message
PIN-Based Plans $0.35/day Unlimited n/a
PIN-Based Plans $0.20/msg. 0 $0.20/msg.
Unlimited Pay-As-You-Go $10/mo. Unlimited n/a
Text and Picture Messaging Tips: Text messaging charges apply to messages sent or received. To send a short text email to a Bluegrass Cellular text messaging customer, address your email to the 10 digit phone number (which includes the area code) @sms.bluecell.com. Example: . If sending a text message from phone to phone, simply address the text message to the 10 digit phone number of the recipient. Domestic to International Text Messaging is 25¢ per text sent or received (texts either sent to an international phone number or received from an international phone number). Available on all plans except Unlimited Pay-As-You-Go and Lifeline plans. Messages can be sent by placing the country code in front of the mobile number. Country codes can be located at http://www.countrycallingcodes.com/.

Voice Mail

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$10.00/month

Monthly Rate Voice Messages
Basic Voice Mail $0.00* 15/saved 5 days
Voice Mail Plus $10.00 20/saved 7 days
*$5 per month on Local 200 plan

Mobile Web/BREW® Access Basic

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Monthly Rate MB Overage (per kb)
$0.00 1 $0.01
$4.99 2 $0.01
$9.99 5 $0.01
$19.99 500 $0.006
*Restrictions: Kilobyte charges will apply for all data transmissions (web surfing & BREW® access). Data access available nationwide in the 50 United States, however actual coverage may vary. Picture Messaging not included in above packages. See bundled packages for more information.

Blueworks Mobile Office Email & Internet Service

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$39.95/month

With our BlueWorks Mobile Office and our nationwide high speed 3G (EV-DO) network, you’ll get more done in less time whether you’re in a meeting, at a game, at home or in the office. You can choose to download software compatible for your Palm or Windows-based smartphone, and quickly integrate your email and contact information on a single device.

Here are some advantages of using Mobile Office Email & Internet service:

  • A single device for email and phone calls
  • Message delivery via “push” email
  • Enhanced internet browser (compared to traditional phone)
  • Windows and Palm OS devices easily supported by software

Downloads for Palm and Windows
Downloads for Pocket PC
Downloads for Palm

Mobile Office Email & Internet Service Monthly Rate Overage Rate
3 GB Email and Internet Service $39.95 $0.002

BlackBerry® Email and Internet service

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$39.95/month

Send and receive email, browse the internet, make phone calls, and organize your day, all on one reliable, stylish and popular smartphone.  Pay one monthly rate for the use of email and other data transfers, nationwide*!

Advantages of using a BlackBerry smartphone:

  • Increased productivity- do it all from your smartphone
  • “Push” message delivery for instant information
  • Synchronization with up to 10 corporate or personal email accounts
  • Attachment viewing capabilities for common and popular document formats
  • Secure access for behind the firewall email servers (for corporate customers)
  • Ability to access the internet via smartphone browser

Bluegrass Cellular offers both a standard BlackBerry service and the BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution, for companies hosting their own email server. For more information on how BlackBerry® service can be used to help increase your work and personal productivity, visit BlackBerry® Solutions.
Set up my BlackBerry®
Personalize my BlackBerry®
Owners Lounge
Software/Apps
Handango™ Applications
Buy a Blackberry®

BlackBerry® service Monthly Rate Overage Rate
3 GB Email and Internet Service $39.95 $0.002
Restrictions: BlackBerry® smartphones not sold without activation of BlackBerry® Internet and Email service. Text messaging is used for setup of BlackBerry Email and Internet service; therefore a text messaging package must also be selected. If no package is selected, outbound text messages will be billed at $0.20 per message; inbound text messages are free.  BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research in Motion®, SureType® and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research in Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world.  Used under license from Research in Motion Limited. Plans require CDMA service agreement subject to credit approval and $150 early termination fee. Plan requires use of compatible network (CDMA) device procured by or purchased from Bluegrass Cellular or one of its authorized agents. Airtime charges are billed in full minute increments, with partial minutes rounded up to the next full minute. Digital and data features many not be available in all areas. Data roaming (1x or EV-DO) is available nationwide when on a Bluegrass Cellular roaming partner network. Data and voice service and performance subject to limitations. Fifty percent (50%) of total data usage (measured in kilobytes and megabytes) during any single billing cycle must be used within the service territory of Bluegrass Cellular. Other restrictions apply, call 1-800-928-CELL or visit your nearest Bluegrass Cellular location for details.

Advanced Data Plans

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For extended web surfing through your cellular phone (tethering), using a wireless aircard, checking email from your PDA or Smartphone* and for larger transfers of data, BlueWorks Advanced Data Plans give you more options. And, with our high-speed 3G network available in select areas nationwide, you’ll get the fastest wireless speeds available anywhere.

As an added bonus, a $5.00 monthly discount applies if you add a voice plan of $39.95/mo. and above on a 1 or 2 year agreement to go along with your advanced data plan. (Must be on same bill). 

For a complete email, calendar and contact synchronization package, check out our Mobile Office solutions- BlueWorks Mobile Office and BlackBerry® Email and Internet service.

Monthly Rate GB Overage (per kb)
$29.95 1 GB $0.006
$59.95 5 GB $0.002
Restrictions: Data charges are billed in MB/kb. Fifty percent (50%) of total airtime and data usage (measured in kilobytes and megabytes) during any single billing cycle must be used within the service territory of Bluegrass Cellular. Digital and data features many not be available in all areas. Data roaming and is available nationwide when on a Bluegrass Cellular roaming partner network. Data and voice service and performance subject to limitations. Other restrictions apply, call 1-800-928-CELL or visit your nearest Bluegrass Cellular location for details.
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