can i use this to get wifi without service?
1978052
No, I got rid of mine and boost. Couldn't get wifi in my house, when I have wifi. Couldn't get or receive calls email FB. I was told new tower was having problems. Really, for 6 months. Lousy customer service
1978053
Absolutely. If you can get wifi (like what you have at home with a wifi router, or at a coffee shop) just fine. In fact that's how I get photos off it -- I installed the OneDrive app, so after I take photos, as soon as it connects to my wifi, I can see the photos at onedrive.comI also installed the Skype app, so I can voice chat with my friends on this phone.
1890401
No. If you want access when wifi isn't available you will need to buy one and get a carrier (ATT, Verizon). It gives you that option before you buy.
1836654
As long as your route/modem is wireless, then no you don't need a physical connection.
1352172
No. There are online elements to the tablet, but I would say the majority of the tablet functions can be used without connecting to the internet.
1185358
Yes you can, it basically works as your home or office wifi, with the advantage of taking it anywhere you go
42971
No connection needed. I frequently use this where there is no cell or Internet
346885
To go online,wifi toatally works but u do need a cell service to use phone,data unnessesary
2246302
You need internet service and a router that broadcasts W-Fi (almost all routers do that now anyway). You do not need wireless service as in wireless phone service.
1239801
Yes. There are two apps for this device one is got wifi only and the other is for non-wifi. I have yet to access the non-wifi app so I don't know how it looks. But I do know the capability is there. Both apps use your IP address to set up and a password to access if desired.
1973252
This is not a smart phone. However, you can access some of the internet through data only, no Wi-Fi
997183
It is a stand alone router and can be used to that effect without any subscription. Connection to the internet will require a 4g or wired service of course.
2043362
I do not have a definitive answer but I believe you can use the modem without using the router. You can turn off the router's broadcasting ability and send the signals via cables to a router.
611452
You don't need this device if you have access to WiFi. You don't need this device if your cell phone permits you to 'tether' other devices. In places where you have No WiFi, but where cell phone coverage, 3G/4G is available, and if your cell phone does not permit tethering, and if you have a device like a tablet or a laptop PC without a dongle, ....with which you want to access the internet, then this device is handy. It can serve multiple devices simultaneously. Of course, you need to install a sim chip with data service from the cell phone provider of your choice.
1923068
Technically, yes, you can use this device without a modem. This device will not, however, provide access to the internet. If you have several devices that you want to all talk to _each other_ then this would do that. I suspect you mean, "Can I use this device to connect to the internet without a modem" then then answer is no..It's a subtle and somewhat technical difference, but it might help someone in the future...
608889
Yes you can. You do not need to have the phone active with Virgin Mobile service to use WiFi
1223257
yes you can use it in remote areas without cell phone serviceall you have to do is turn your wifi on your smartphone
1850663
Idk for sure. I would think so though. If you don't want to buy a SIM card and pay monthly for it you could just use wifi. That's what I did and it worked fine.