AT&T E71 Data Plan Quick question for anyone that has this phone with AT&T:I'd like to get this phone but I don't necessarily want to jump into a data plan and would prefer to just use it over WiFi. I have an AT&T family plan. Are there any drawbacks to going this route? Also, if i wanted to get a data plan, is it $15 a month for unlimited? AT&T E71 Data Plan Quick question for anyone that has this phone with AT&T:I'd like to get this phone but I don't necessarily want to jump into a data plan and would... » Read More AT&T E71 Data Plan Quick question for anyone that has this phone with AT&T:I'd like to get this phone but I don't necessarily want to jump into a data plan and would prefer to just use it over WiFi. I have an AT&T family plan. Are there any drawbacks to going this route? Also, if i wanted to get a data plan, is it $15 a month for unlimited? « Show Less
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To get the $15 unlimited data plan from AT&T; online:1. go on https://www.wireless.att.com/ and log into your account.2. If you have a family plan, select the line on which you want to add the data plan (it's per line, not shared).3. Click on 'Manage your features'4. Scroll down to the 'Web, Text & More' section, you will find 3 options:* 'Family Data Unlimited' for $10 (only if you already have text unlimited)* 'Data Unlimited' for $15* 'Messaging unlimited' for $30 (adds unlimited text messaging to data)If those options don't show up, go back to 'phone/device' and click on 'Not my phone/device', then select a 'Nokia 6085 Black' and the options for data plans will appear. To get the $15 unlimited data plan from AT&T; online:1. go on https://www.wireless.att.com/ and log into your account.2. If you have a family plan, select the line on which you want to add the data plan (it's per line, not shared).3. Click on 'Manage your features'4. Scroll down to the 'Web, Text & More' section, you will find 3 options:* 'Family Data Unlimited' for $10 (only if you already have text unlimited)* 'Data Unlimited' for $15* 'Messaging unlimited' for $30 (adds unlimited text messaging to data)If those options don't show up,... » Read More To get the $15 unlimited data plan from AT&T; online:1. go on https://www.wireless.att.com/ and log into your account.2. If you have a family plan, select the line on which you want to add the data plan (it's per line, not shared).3. Click on 'Manage your features'4. Scroll down to the 'Web, Text & More' section, you will find 3 options:* 'Family Data Unlimited' for $10 (only if you already have text unlimited)* 'Data Unlimited' for $15* 'Messaging unlimited' for $30 (adds unlimited text messaging to data)If those options don't show up, go back to 'phone/device' and click on 'Not my phone/device', then select a 'Nokia 6085 Black' and the options for data plans will appear. « Show Less
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You can apply the $15 unlimited medianet data onto your phone online. If you have a basic non-smart/pda phone, just log on to your account and add that feature to your phone. I believe all non-pda phone features the $15 unlimited data plan as an add-on. Wait until the next day to make sure the unlimited data plan is fully register to your account then just switch phones (insert your sim card to the Nokia E71). There you go, unlimited $15 data plan on your E71 without any customer service hassle.
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If you copy and paste this url and type in your zip code, it'll show you all the data plans that are available if you do not have an iPhone: http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/get-started/index.jsp?q_returnUrl=/cell-phone-service/services/services-list.jsp%3FcatId%3Dcat1470003%26LOSGId%3D%26catName%3DMessaging%2Band%2BMEdia(TM)%2BBundles
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I actually found a way - you delete the access points from the phone, except for the wifi ones. If the access points don't exist, then you can't connect via them.
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I was told that MediaNet is a non-HTML format designed for phones other than smartphones. As such it gives you preformatted options that do not apparently take advantage of a superior phone like the E71. Here is a link to a video discussion. Can anyone comment? http://www.wireless.att.com/learn/video-library/index.jsp?myVideo=medianetJay5050
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Here's the deal..If you purchased an unlocked phone from Amazon or elsewhere, you can sign up for the cheapest $15 data plan intended for dumbphones. There's no way the ATT system can detect whether or not you have a smartphone or a dumbphone because your IMEI is not in their database.However, if you purchased an ATT branded phone (locked or unlocked), then the IMEI will be in their database and they can require you to sign up for the appropriate smartphone data plan.$15 or $30.. It's all the same internet. ATT just charges more for smartphones simply because they can. Here's the deal..If you purchased an unlocked phone from Amazon or elsewhere, you can sign up for the cheapest $15 data plan intended for dumbphones. There's no way the ATT system can detect whether or not you have a smartphone or a dumbphone because your IMEI is not in their database.However, if you purchased an ATT branded phone (locked or unlocked), then the IMEI will be in their database and they can require you to sign up for the appropriate smartphone data plan.$15 or $30.. It's all the same internet. ATT just charges more for smartphones simply... » Read More Here's the deal..If you purchased an unlocked phone from Amazon or elsewhere, you can sign up for the cheapest $15 data plan intended for dumbphones. There's no way the ATT system can detect whether or not you have a smartphone or a dumbphone because your IMEI is not in their database.However, if you purchased an ATT branded phone (locked or unlocked), then the IMEI will be in their database and they can require you to sign up for the appropriate smartphone data plan.$15 or $30.. It's all the same internet. ATT just charges more for smartphones simply because they can. « Show Less
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I went to the AT&T; website and could not find the $15 data plan. Do you know where I could find more information about this $15 unlimited data plan?
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I just got my E71-2 and it's BEAUTIFUL! I went to the local ATT store to get the Medianet Unlimited plan for $15, and was told that I would also need a need a compatible plan and phone to get this service. The lowest priced plan is the Nation 450 w/Rollover® Minutes @$40 and that they could not guarantee that I would receive the Medianet full services for my my Nokia Phone Model and local area code. Anyone have the same problem or have an alternate solution? Hey thanks for the info ... it has been very useful.
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This is true. I have unlimited internet for $15 with ATT. It's 3.5G speed and it's great. i'll be out of the contract in two months so this will be great to go month to month without having to worry about being tied up for another two years and a $375 early termination fee with any other smart phone they charge nowdays.
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I have this phone with ATT and -no data-. That's why I like it. They don't charge for data because it's not a smart phone and very limited in what it can do. (I can surf the internet, which is about all I need in addition to text and calling.)
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I am on T-Mobile and have their 15$ unlimited data plan. It is only useful if you have a multimedia device like this. If T-mobile will subsidize this phone they will make you pay 30$ for data. So basically it is not a subsidy but a kind of financing. Pay less upfront and more every month.
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Verizon rep told me that I don't need a data plan for it. I'm replacing a phone without a data plan.Perhaps other people are replacing phones that were under contract with a data plan, so they would still have to keep the plan until their obligation is over?
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Im paying $60 for unlimited everything, and insurance. This is double what I was paying with Verizon when I tried Verizon for awhile. Yes Verizons coverage is better, but not enough to justify 110 per month with 4gb of data. (My Opinion)Also check my review, at the bottom of my review I calculate the cost of the phone and plan for 2 years VS. Verizon.
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sheriesapphire, I am like you. I have purchased this phone and am on an att postpaid account (non-gophone user). Make sure you put in your own SIM card first, do not put in the one that comes with the phone.Now to your question: Because you are a regular att customer, you will only have the option of buying the $15/$25 data plan options. You will not be able to purchase the gophone rates. I did not have to purchase a data plan because when I had my previous smartphone (purchased out of contract) I placed a data block on my account when it was still allowed for smartphones. For most regular att users, the $15 add-on plan would more cost-effective than the gophone rates anyway sheriesapphire, I am like you. I have purchased this phone and am on an att postpaid account (non-gophone user). Make sure you put in your own SIM card first, do not put in the one that comes with the phone.Now to your question: Because you are a regular att customer, you will only have the option of buying the $15/$25 data plan options. You will not be able to purchase the gophone rates. I did not have to purchase a data plan because when I had my previous smartphone (purchased out of contract) I placed a data block on my account when it was still allowed for smartphones. For... » Read More sheriesapphire, I am like you. I have purchased this phone and am on an att postpaid account (non-gophone user). Make sure you put in your own SIM card first, do not put in the one that comes with the phone.Now to your question: Because you are a regular att customer, you will only have the option of buying the $15/$25 data plan options. You will not be able to purchase the gophone rates. I did not have to purchase a data plan because when I had my previous smartphone (purchased out of contract) I placed a data block on my account when it was still allowed for smartphones. For most regular att users, the $15 add-on plan would more cost-effective than the gophone rates anyway « Show Less
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The old plan was Unlimited but the newer one is 4g. So if you were like me & was having problems with your old device & needed a new one but didn't want to upgrade to get it & lose your Unlimited plan. Don't upgrade just buy a replacement through Amazon.com. For me after this experience of getting a dud I decided never to choose this option ever again. Too much hassle. Check with your Service Provider if you have the Unlimited Plan with Verizon Wireless or the 4g.
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This is an awesome phone...but I don't think you can get a data plan for it. It does use some data if you want to search for ringtones/ringback tones on it. But you would have to manual go into that function. It's not something that just happens. If you have any problems w/ that, Verizon is great in helping you on what pricing would be if you did wanted that.
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I would like to know how you bypass the adding of the data plan to your bill- I just got off the phone with an AT&T; rep that told me when their system does a sweep- it recognizes that the basic phone SIM card is in a smartphone. It automatically adds it to your account! I have just purchased 3 of these phones to use as regular phones and not data. Does anybody know how to fix my problem?? Please help!!
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The answer is probably yes: if you are diligent NOT to use any data while away from a WiFi connection (i.e., if you only check your email at home for example and you turn off packet data) than you don't need a data package, and AT&T (at the time I had this phone) will not force you to get a data package. I had their cheapest data package (which at the time was cheaper than a 3g/4g package) so I was able to roam around outside of WiFi range and use AT&T data network, but they shouldn't force you, but things might have changed. If you don't have a package, then AT&T will charge you by the KB. In this whole cellphone game, there really is no winning. But, to answer your question, if things have not changed, then this phone will NOT automatically trigger AT&T to attach a data plan to your account.
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This phone was for my mom and she already had an AT&T; account. She isn't the best with technology so she only uses WiFi at home without any data plans. The phone still works perfectly well without a data plan. Normally when you get a new smartphone from an AT&T; store they HAVE you get a data plan but when it comes to just switching phones with a you don't exactly have to get a data plan since you already have a pre-existing account. That's from what I see from how she uses it.
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You can just buy one. More expensive than buying one through Verizon, but this way you don't have to wait to be eligible for upgrade or renew your contract. Getting a phone through veriZon will also take away your unlimited data plan if you have that. This is a good way to beat the system.
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I went with AT&T; and I pay monthly, but you can also do a contract. There are other companies out there that use AT&T; networking that you can also use if you're looking for a no contract deal. This phone is small in size and does not com with a sim card, but AT&T; gave me one free when I signed up with them, plus they downloaded all my info. Oh and I should mention this is a AT&T; phone, so u will have to use them, but I'm still very happy with this phone!! Hope this helps!! I would also like to add that this phone does have a back lit keyboard.....I finally figured it out!! LOL
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Thanks Darth. It did detect and configure the ATT access points - ATT Internet and ATT MediaNet. However, when I tried to go online, it says "packet data not found". I compare the ATT Internet settings with my E71. Everything is same. I cannot figure out why E71 can go online but 5800 cannot. Could it be some issue with SIM card, like SIM card not allowed to access ATT Internet. I have no problem in getting SMS.
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Virgin's "Beyond Talk" plan starts at $35/month (although I'm grandfathered at $25 :) which includes 300 min of talk time (plenty for me but maybe not if you're a big talker) and has unlimited texting and data (that means INTERNET!) So the easy answer to your question is NO UPGRADES NECESSARY.However, they just started throttling data once you go past 2.5gig. But it resets each monthly pay period. And that's a fair amount of data IMHO.Anyway, if you're considering this phone/plan then you must be looking for a rock-bottom price for a good (not great) service. It delivers. But if you want truly HUGE amounts of data and a cutting edge phone then you'll have to look elsewhere . . . and pay at least 3 times as much! Virgin's "Beyond Talk" plan starts at $35/month (although I'm grandfathered at $25 :) which includes 300 min of talk time (plenty for me but maybe not if you're a big talker) and has unlimited texting and data (that means INTERNET!) So the easy answer to your question is NO UPGRADES NECESSARY.However, they just started throttling data once you go past 2.5gig. But it resets each monthly pay period. And that's a fair amount of data IMHO.Anyway, if you're considering this phone/plan then you must be looking for a rock-bottom price for a good (not great)... » Read More Virgin's "Beyond Talk" plan starts at $35/month (although I'm grandfathered at $25 :) which includes 300 min of talk time (plenty for me but maybe not if you're a big talker) and has unlimited texting and data (that means INTERNET!) So the easy answer to your question is NO UPGRADES NECESSARY.However, they just started throttling data once you go past 2.5gig. But it resets each monthly pay period. And that's a fair amount of data IMHO.Anyway, if you're considering this phone/plan then you must be looking for a rock-bottom price for a good (not great) service. It delivers. But if you want truly HUGE amounts of data and a cutting edge phone then you'll have to look elsewhere . . . and pay at least 3 times as much! « Show Less
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I get evrything unlimited with MetroPCS for $60 a month and I mean everything. The new price is $70 a month..I was grandfathered in at the old price but $70 for everything is still a great deal for 4G and unlimited talk..text and data. Now go price that with contract companies like verizon ..sprint or others and it will cost almost double and that's with some limits.