Do you need internet access or a separate cell phone hot spot to make "calls" or is this a smart phone with tablet features?
1561946
You can make "calls" similar a cell phone by insert a GSM sim card into it (remember that it's only 2G GSM). You need internet access for web surfing.
956093
You do not need an internet connection. Boosts the existing signal and takes my phone from 1 bar to 3-4 bars...enough to make and receive calls when I cannot without it. It must have a power source depending on what you have.
1750385
It's not necessary, but in order to have full functionality, it will need to be connected to the internet via wi-fi. Without a wi-fi connection, you will only be able to make & receive calls & texts and use offline apps (like games).
1746258
It is not considered a smart phone - no data plan required. It is only good for texting and calling. The web browser is terrible and slow.
1541429
As a WiFi phone yes. I don't have the tablet setup on a mobile network. I currently use this on my nettalk duo account
2010105
Yes, the phone is capable of acting as a hot spot. The issue is whether your carrier will enable this use of the device. Some companies specifically state that your device cannot be used in this manner due to the high amount of data usage it requires. However, the phone definitely has that capability.
285105
Yes you have to have a data plan to use the phone if you want to use the internet unless you plan on only hooking to your own internet. I wouldn't recommend this phone to anyone. Doesn't have enough internal memory, freezes up a lot. Total waste of money.
1605015
The tablet comes equipped with Wi-Fi connect capabilities, so if there is Wi-Fi in the area it will get online. It does not come with any sort of 3G or 4G capability.
1733328
yes! need wifi connection no phone connection! great little tablet with gps very clear and fast
2146671
The tablet has a Wi-fi connection. You can access internet anywhere there is hot pot and wireless connection available..
773035
This tablet is capable of running on wifi and mobile data plan and make phone call like a regular mobile phone
551596
Correct you are able to connect to the Internet. But if you are asking how does it connect it is wifi capable. That's the only method unless I belive other versions are cellular and wifi capable. Make sure you read specs usually the cellular tablets cost more.
575907
I dont think is really a smart phone, but then I dont use a phone for internet, the phone my kids have are what I would think of as smart phones, I have very good luck with Brightside for years but only use for talk and text.
1314138
It depends on your carrier. Some may call it a smart phone and require a data plan, others may let you use a basic talk & text plan. I use PagePlus with a basic prepaid account for talk & text and rely on free wifi when I'm out for internet access. (Most of the supermarkets, malls, etc... seem to offer free wifi)
779626
If your using your wifi at home to be able to use the device, NOT USING IT AS A HOTSPOT, then no data plan should be needed. If your going to turn the mobile hot spot on the device on then yes you do need a data plan
658064
Yes, you can use this tablet as a hotspot (i.e. share your tablets WiFi connection).
712592
This is a smart tablet, it has the slot for sim card, u can use it as a cell phone with your card, u can also throw away the sim card if you don't like it any more, you can switch to WiFi right away. The size so portable, that you carry it easily, not like a text book.