Do i have to buy data for the phone or can i just use the wifi from my house
1187133
Yes, this phone requires a data package through any provider. Net10 provides unlimited talk/text/data for low monthly plans.
1187134
First, DON'T BUY THIS PHONE. It's crap. I can't express strongly enough what a geometrically progressing metric crapton of fail this phone is. However, if you insist on throwing your money away on a genuinely CRAP phone that will make you pull out your hair, this phone is like all other Android phones -- you can use mobile web if it's part of your plan, or you can use wifi from your home or anywhere else there's wifi. But take my advice and GET A DIFFERENT PHONE. Don't blame me when it won't activate, won't program, won't turn on, won't reprogram, won't get out of Field Test Mode, or just plain decides to not work one fine day. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
1187135
First, DON'T BUY THIS PHONE. It's crap. I can't express strongly enough what a geometrically progressing metric crapton of fail this phone is. However, if you insist on throwing your money away on a genuinely CRAP phone that will make you pull out your hair, this phone is like all other Android phones -- you can use mobile web if it's part of your plan, or you can use wifi from your home or anywhere else there's wifi. But take my advice and GET A DIFFERENT PHONE. Don't blame me when it won't activate, won't program, won't turn on, won't reprogram, won't get out of Field Test Mode, or just plain decides to not work one fine day. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. First, DON'T BUY THIS PHONE. It's crap. I can't express strongly enough what a geometrically progressing metric crapton of fail this phone is. However, if you insist on throwing your money away on a genuinely CRAP phone that will make you pull out your hair, this phone is like all other Android phones -- you can use mobile web if it's part of your plan, or you can use wifi from your home or anywhere else there's wifi. But take my advice and GET A DIFFERENT PHONE. Don't blame me when it won't activate, won't program, won't turn on, won't reprogram, won't get out of Field Test Mode, or just... » Read More First, DON'T BUY THIS PHONE. It's crap. I can't express strongly enough what a geometrically progressing metric crapton of fail this phone is. However, if you insist on throwing your money away on a genuinely CRAP phone that will make you pull out your hair, this phone is like all other Android phones -- you can use mobile web if it's part of your plan, or you can use wifi from your home or anywhere else there's wifi. But take my advice and GET A DIFFERENT PHONE. Don't blame me when it won't activate, won't program, won't turn on, won't reprogram, won't get out of Field Test Mode, or just plain decides to not work one fine day. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. « Show Less
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Wi-fi models do not have cellular data capacity so they can only connect to the internet via a wireless internet connection from your home, workplace, or some public areas. The LTE connection supports cellular data meaning you can pay for a monthly plan with your cell phone provider and access the internet anywhere you have cell phone service straight from your tablet. Make sure if you buy LTE that you buy for the correct provider.
163580
Siffert the question asked was if the phone would work with wi-fi without a data plan, not whether it would work where there is no wi-fi. The person wanted to use it at home on their wi-fi network without a data plan which from what AT&T; customer service says the answer is yes you can access your wi-fi without a data plan. You only need a data plan to access internet when not around a wi-fi connection.
539457
I buy a $40 card for my phone I do most of my Internet at home where I have Wi-Fi it just be plenty of data use outside the house. I don't know whether you have Internet at home but you can buy 30 4050 or $60 card depending on how much you're on the Internet you just disconnect and connect to Internet at home if you have it to save on data
1906824
When I had this phone in the US, through a contract with Cricket, I was paying for data. You can probably use it without a data plan, but you'll have to be careful to not use the internet features of the phone.
1351275
Just to be sure you separate phone from data, yes on the data side you can connect to any bgn WiFi open or you have pass to. In fact you can set to automatically connect to one or many, so every place you have WiFi you can use instead of your data plan from cell service.. Which can in many instances save you money.
528235
You have a choice with that. If you are ok with just having web access at home, then just connect it to your wifi with no additional fee. If you was web access/texting, etc available while away from home, you will have a monthly fee just like a cell phone.
1969858
Although I purchased the phone for my daughter, and we don't use the phone for Internet, I believe the phone is capable of using data and wifi. Many of the features can't be used without it.
1720884
No, you do not need a data plan to use the Internet you can use any wifi available. If you are wanting Internet all the time, you might want to look into getting a hotspot which will require a data plan. I hope this information helps!!
2158727
Yes if you intend to keep the Phone firm ware up to date and browse internet. If you dont have a data plan do not turn on your phone's Mobile network data settings.
444568
You have to have a data plan with a carrier in order to use wireless without a router. If you are within range of wifi connection and know the password (some dont require a password) you can use that service. The data plan is handy when you're on the road. Most public places have wifi available. Your device will ask you which service you want to use
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.
92330
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.
422071
No you do not.Your equipment will work with any Wifi. You will only need a SIM card if you want to purchase data from a carrier .
1974734
If it is wi-fi only, then no data plan will work. However, if you have the ability to create a hot-spot on your phone, then you don't need a data plan, as you can simply utilize the wi-fi to connect to your phone instead. This is probably the most efficient way to to use your wi-fi when you're not in a trusted place.
215756
I only use mine with WiFi, if you are not near a WiFi you would need a data plan and make your phone a hot spot to connect, but no, you don't need a data plan.
655478
You can.just buy the one with 3G capability so that in case you don't have wifi you can buy credit and use it.