If all you want is internet connectivity then any 3G phone will suffice, doesn't have to be a BB. THe N86 is 3G - as long as you have the right data package, you can access your social network pages no problem - get to Facebook, Twitter , QL (!) etc . Best one also to use for IM is eBuddy. Allows you to access IM services from Google Talk, Yahoo Chat, MSN, Facebook Chat etc all from one log in.