Do i have to sign a contract with AT&amp;T or can you use this unit without signing up with AT&amp;T?
302519
Nope, I just use WiFi for mine and have never been asked to sign a contract.
1578730
this phone is unlocked. you have no contract with anybody. Make sure you purchase the proper sim card. I use a non-major mobile service for my phone.
1171355
There is no contract. It will come with instructions on how to set it up. You set it up in by going to an ATT website and then following the instructions. You need to plug it in to the wall and then connect it to your dsl modem or other internet device. So, of course, you need to have internet connectivity at your residence or wherever you are setting this up. The ATT microcell then connects to the internet via this set-up procedure. Once it has done that, it will function in your house as a mini cell tower. It's not a signal booster, it functions exactly like a cell tower in your house. That's it. There's no contract or per-month cost. You just buy the unit. There is no contract. It will come with instructions on how to set it up. You set it up in by going to an ATT website and then following the instructions. You need to plug it in to the wall and then connect it to your dsl modem or other internet device. So, of course, you need to have internet connectivity at your residence or wherever you are setting this up. The ATT microcell then connects to the internet via this set-up procedure. Once it has done that, it will function in your house as a mini cell tower. It's not a signal booster, it functions exactly like a cell tower in your house.... » Read More There is no contract. It will come with instructions on how to set it up. You set it up in by going to an ATT website and then following the instructions. You need to plug it in to the wall and then connect it to your dsl modem or other internet device. So, of course, you need to have internet connectivity at your residence or wherever you are setting this up. The ATT microcell then connects to the internet via this set-up procedure. Once it has done that, it will function in your house as a mini cell tower. It's not a signal booster, it functions exactly like a cell tower in your house. That's it. There's no contract or per-month cost. You just buy the unit. « Show Less
1043852
Nope no contract required! That is why I bought it. I took it to my local Verizon dealer and they set it up for me and transferred my existing phone numbers to my new phone. I paid a little nominal service fee to do that, but it is sure nice to have no contract or belocked in for two years. If you have more questions let me know.
410827
Both. With Verizon you can use it with or w/out a data contract. I use it without.
343784
No. You need to buy SIM card you can get one from AT&T.; I got the pre-pay plan.
2044948
AT&T; smart go phone can't use for contract, they may charge you the data fee.but any smart phone other than go phone, it is o.k. to use "wifi" without paying the data plan fee.just insert your sim card into the phone. I have a family plan with AT&T;, no data plan, my smart phone just use the wifi signal, it works fine.
1409415
I have this phone and I do not have a data plan on it. My contract with AT&T; has never had a data plan on it so it was not required for this phone.
2174411
No contract means you don't have to sign a contract to buy it. I bought this and replaced my other phone without messing up my verizon contact.
1735137
no a contract is not necessary for this phone. it will work via contract or prepaid
1158219
Btw go into a actual ATT store and not a authorized dealer. The SIM card is free with ATT while the dealer will charge you for the SIM card.
2263068
I bought this phone as a replacement for one that was lost at the airport. We got a new sim card from AT&T.; Our contract expired years ago and we did not have to renew it. If you're just replacing an old phone and your sim card is still activated, you don't need to renew a contract and can just install the old card in the new phone. It can connect to the web on a limited basis but AT&T; will charge you for using that feature. Hope this helps.
1338495
The one I had was international version, no AT&T; sign anywhere. Go through the item description, it should say international version
1049261
You do not have to have a contract to use the Samsung Galaxy...it is Wi-fi ONLY. I have Wi-fi at home, so I can use it here, but often I just pick up the service wherever I am (grocery store, coffee shops, other people's houses, etc.). The battery life isn't awesome, but I have yet to run out of battery when I haven't been around a power outlet. That's a perk to it being wifi only. If you get wi-fi, more than likely, there is an outlet around.
484695
Just take the sim card to your preferred carrier and ask them to activate it for you. These sim cards are for pre-paid plans anyways...If you're going to AT&T; they have a site to activate the card. Follow the instructions carefully and you should be fine.
1309814
I assume you are talking about an internet connection. When you configure your iPad it will prompt you to sign up for a plan. You do not have to go to AT&T.;
1695786
You can buy it online and if you already have a contract with your carrier, they will set it up for you. A lot of people do this when they want an upgrade, but are not eligible in their contract yet.