BlackBerry Smartphones two ripe and spoiled for choice... Help?

I finally took the plunge and bought my first blackberry (8520). I signed up for the bb data plan and all that jazz, and it has been awesome so far.

So, here's the deal... the other day my brother bought and iPhone and decided that he did not want his old blackberry (9000). Can I use my data on its "BOLD" plan if it has been activated with my 8520? I thought I would use one as a backup when the other was in charge, or whatever haha (the spoilt for choice?). I asked people in the electronics store where I bought my blackberry but they said that my plan is not used on another blackberry device? is this true? because I still have doubts and that it is difficult to understand how this could be true...

PS - the two devices are unlocked (if that makes a difference? I am such a newbie haha)

Yes, it can be.

If the Bold 9000 is unlocked, follow the instructions in the link below.

http://www.BlackBerry.com/BTSC/KB04322

Finally, you must ensure that the PIN of the bold has been released and is no longer on your old account of brothers. If you get an error making the change unit above which indicates the PIN code is stored on another medium, then your brother must ask his former carrier to release the AXIS of his account.

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