I've been noticing multiple complaints about a "data connection refused" bug on the Verizon BlackBerry 8703e.
As reported on threads such as help please! data connection refused the issue seems to be a Verizon EV-DO provisioning bug.
Some posters on other threads report that the solution is merely one of dialing *22889 from your Verizon handheld. That number automatically triggers an over-the-air download of the latest firmware to your BlackBerry.
Not every user reports success with this approach, however.
Consensus seems to be that you can't be sure the problem has been fixed until you call Verizon support at 1-800-922-0204.
1. This not only happens on Blackberries, but also happens on their Pocket PC and Palm units as well. Every few weeks or so a mandatory *2289 or *22889 will do...but it will not go away...rather annoying bug not found on GSM units. A call to Verizon techs just gets you a walkthrough to do the same if you do not know how to key in numbers or a suggestion by them to do a hard boot that wipes everything out. Nice...
Posted at 12:20AM on Oct 9th 2006 by NYC567user