Does the device need to be tethered to the phone? I'm grandfathered in with AT&amp;T w/ unlimited data. This prevents tethering. Is this a problem?
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I wouldn't refer to the connection as "tethering" so I'm not sure your tethering limitation would apply. It seems to work like a simple bluetooth connection between the TomTom mobile app and the device itself. When i turn on my GPS in the car, it simply finds my phone and connects either automatically or after I tap "Allow" on my phone. The app itself does very little but it serves as the data source for real time traffic info the TomTom uses to calculate time and preferred routes. Hope that helps.
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Sorry I took so long. The cell dose not need data to run unlike most. Yes the cell will use Wi-Fi insted of data and there is a setting that tells the phone to ONLY DOWNLOAD OVER WI-FI. Or ask before downloading. Its a good cell to have if you dont use data much like me. As a plus, I posted ths from the cell on wi-fi. Hope this helped.
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Yip. everybody has a phone in their pocket. Tethering is the simple and most economical answer - why sign up for another data plan when you already have a 3G device in your pocket ?
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I am not using AT&T;, I am using lycamobile its working fine. But observed that some signal drop some times, i am not sure this problem is with phone or network.
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Yes, I know about the dumbphone plan. I have an Android phone with the 5gig plan and am just looking at the 808. Because of that, I'm not on the $15 plan.Can you get the $15 unlimited plan today? Or is it some grandfathered in type of situation?
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I have AT&T and after a complete runaround mine works FABULOUSLY. There are times I'm thrown off microcell but typically within 5 mins I can be reconnected. It has to be plugged into your router- I have a newer home and so mine is plugged in to my whole house control panel which is in a closet. After I installed it I was told it had to be next to a window to work- which is not the case mine works fine from a closet.
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I use this phone last couple months wifi work perfect. What type problem do you have ? Actually i am very happy with this phone because everything work perfect, wifi, tethering hotspot, etc, ...
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I have AT&T; and no data plan. I called AT&T; and told them to block all medianet access from my number. Wifi still works like a charm
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I am using Lycamobile (which also uses T-mobile network) and I can do tethering. You will have to setup the APN setting first.
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The "cell tower" connectivity is back hauled over your internet connection. There is an Ethernet connection on the back of the unit that you use to connect to your router. The GPS thing is required for it to work. I'm not sure exactly they require it, but I'm guessing it has to do with their service areas or something. Calls and texts work pretty well, but you are going to have to get the little good receiver near a window. It has a fairly long cable, maybe 12-15 or something like that.
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I bought this phone for my mother, unfortunately, we haven't opened the box to it yet to set it up. I called customer care to see if it could tether, the BOOST representative stated only 2 models have the tether function and this phone is not 1 of the 2. However, Google play, as well as the Amazon App Store have applications you may download to turn your phone into a mobile hotspot. With that being said, it may not be able to be used at the time of tethering. I'm not sure you would have to contact the application support that you would like to purchase for download to figure out the quirks of it. I bought this phone for my mother, unfortunately, we haven't opened the box to it yet to set it up. I called customer care to see if it could tether, the BOOST representative stated only 2 models have the tether function and this phone is not 1 of the 2. However, Google play, as well as the Amazon App Store have applications you may download to turn your phone into a mobile hotspot. With that being said, it may not be able to be used at the time of tethering. I'm not sure you would have to contact the application support that you would like to purchase for download to figure out the quirks... » Read More I bought this phone for my mother, unfortunately, we haven't opened the box to it yet to set it up. I called customer care to see if it could tether, the BOOST representative stated only 2 models have the tether function and this phone is not 1 of the 2. However, Google play, as well as the Amazon App Store have applications you may download to turn your phone into a mobile hotspot. With that being said, it may not be able to be used at the time of tethering. I'm not sure you would have to contact the application support that you would like to purchase for download to figure out the quirks of it. « Show Less
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Thanks! I curretly have a 3 year old blackjack with AT&T.; Unlimited media and 200 text messages for 19.99. I've been able to tether (via bluetooth I might add) and stream my slingbox from day 1. I am looking at a new phone, but it seems the only way to keep the media plan I have is to buy an unlocked plan. This information is very helpful.
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This is not an unlocked device. This device is specifically to use on AT&T; network. It is available for a prepaid or regular monthly plan service. For more information about AT&T; service, please contact AT&T.;
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Have you ever tried this? I heard that ATT will force you to buy a data package because it's a smartphone, and even you have data service you still can't connect to a secured WIFI though you have the password. Is it true? who can tell?
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I have t mobile and a data plan was included in my plan. When I took the phone to the store the guy said he could not get the data to work on this kind of phone. After a month or so I got it working on my own. A required data plan would be up to your company I would think.
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With wi-fi accessibility, do you need to have a provider (AT&T or T-Mobile) data plan in place (to access something like myspace or other)? What is the least expensive way to go, if you have any idea? I am in NY and do not travel much, but my child is spoiled by the sidekick and we had to cut the web, leaving texting open. It doesn't state it has AIM either. It seems AT&T is better in the no-choice game, but since we have a family network already on T-Mobile and unlimited texting and free T-Mobile to T-Mobile calls, I am not sure there is a savings. Please...its on sale today :)
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I would check that you have messaging and data service on your line first, if you do not have that with att then they are most likely blocking you. I have an unlimited data plan and send every picture that I take along with my voice messages through text messages. I have never set up my email through the phone.