Question re switching data off abroad but using Wi-Fi

I bought an 8900, as it had wi-fi, and I had assumed when I switched data off when roaming, I would be able to use wi-fi to connect to the internet.
Just tried an experiment at home, and switched data off under mobile network options, connected to my home network via wi-fi, and tried to use my browser. I then got an error message saying couldn't connect to the internet.
Is there anyway to accomplish what I am trying to do? I use Gmail for mail, so had assumed I'd be able to switch off my data package while roaming, and just connect to Gmail via the web using wi-fi when abroad.
TIA

yes... absolutely yess... it will work i tried it and it works... switched off my Mobile Network(GSM) and tried to connect on a wifi hotspot voila! i can send & received email use all BB Application such as BB Mesenger and Yahoo messenger,
Now the question is "switching data off abroad but using Wi-Fi" yes it should work and it is documented Accessing BlackBerry Data Services Using Wi-Fi Networks
All you need is an internet connection thru WIFI
1. A Wi-Fi connection profile must be added for each hotspot or home Wi-Fi network.
Wi-Fi connection profiles can easily be configured via the Set Up Wi-Fi wizard. The
correct service set identifier (SSID), security type, security key or credentials are
necessary for this configuration. Additionally, hotspot users may need to have
additional credentials or agree to the hotspot provider’s terms and conditions for use.
These can be entered when using the Set Up Wi-Fi wizard.
2. In most cases, no other additional configuration will be necessary. Once connected,
authenticated, and authorized to use the hotspot or home Wi-Fi network, all
provisioned BlackBerry data services should be available. This is accomplished by
establishing an SSL connection via port 443 to the BlackBerry Infrastructure
but one thing im not sure if the data plan or packages are consumed also or does it affect my BIS data plan
For hotspot or home Wi-Fi network users

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