I can’t believe it! They’ve finally released the long awaited MySpace for BlackBerry application.

I just downloaded it hours ago and I’ve been playing around with it to say that it’s pretty stable and fast! It has features that seem essential. Viewing photos have never been this cool with the slide show-like effects. Of course, I’ve been using a WiFi connection so we’ll see tomorrow how it does with the T-Mobile data network.

One glitch that I’ve noticed so far, however, is the lack of ability to search for your friends instantly as you type, just as the Facebook application can do. Also, it seems too difficult to use. Facebook for BlackBerry lays all of your messages, pokes, comments, wall posts, and messages in what looks just like how your messages and e-mail on your phone are laid out. I also noticed that there’s no way to instantly go to someone’s full HTML profile directly from the application to your browser. But then again, a whole lot of Facebook for BlackBerry’s functionality require you to click Options-Go to Mobile Site whereas MySpace for BlackBerry has most of the information for you, including vital profile information.

We’ll see how the MySpace application does as we learn more about it. Bare in mind that it is still in beta and the full release may end up fully revamped.

As for T-Mobile, they’re playing AT&T. What I meant by that is T-Mobile is suddenly raising prices on their data plan, which has been Cingular/AT&T’s tactic for years.

You may vaguely or vividly remember when T-Mobile and other carriers raised prices on pay-per-use text messaging to $0.20/message. Now, T-Mobile has decided to raise the cost for the internet, especially for smartphones!

T-Mobile used to be the cheapest cell phone company. But I guess, now that they finally have a 3G network, the feel that they have the right to increase pricing on data plans.

I called T-Mobile earlier and the customer service representative said my BlackBerry Internet Service plan will be increased from $19.99 to $24.99. I was so mad. They claimed that this was because they have vastly improved my service. How the hell can they improve service from my EDGE/2.5G data BlackBerry? Do they seriously think I’m that stupid? She said that the $24.99 plan has 400 sms/mms/im messaging included with the BlackBerry Internet Service. Bollocks! I already get unlimited text because the family plan I’m signed up for includes unlimited text messaging for only £19.99 extra. So it’s basically a waste for me!

Back then, I only liked T-Mobile because of ONE, their extremely cheap pricing plans for calls and data and TWO, the 24-hour customer service with amazing customer satisfaction. They’ve already removed the 24/7/365 customer service. Now, they’re raising prices too.

So what’s left to like about T-Mobile? I get no service indoors unless I’m using a WiFi connection for UMA. I constantly get calls dropped. I have to dial some number when roaming at another country in order to make a call. Their data network is subpar. BlackBerry Internet Service with T-Mobile has way too much downtime. They took away the 24/7/365 customer service. Now, they have the audacity to increase pricing.

I’m so frustrated with T-Mobile right now. I feel like joining a T-Mobile grievance support group or something. I can’t wait to switch back to AT&T and get the BlackBerry Bold. AT&T may be the most evil telecommunications giant in America but at least I’ll get amazing service, even inside my own house, without the help of WiFi which is already pay for separately.