Email attachments-prevent downloading?

Hi Does anyone know how I can block the downloading of attachments to emails? My data package is limited and I'd like to have the option of only downloading those that I want. Thanks

Hi BE999,
When using a BlackBerry 9360 and the BlackBerry Internet Service, attachments are not automatically downloaded to the device until you click on it and choose Preview or Download.
Thanks.
-CptS
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