Some friends said that twith this phone you can not use hotspot feature. Is it true?
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Its true. I am able to connect another device to the phone's hot spot but the other device can't access to the internet. Not sure what is the cause, I did not investigate further.
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The phone works with both data from your network provider and wifi. It actually has an on and off function where you can switch off your networks data if you wanted to.
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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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Hi Karen, I use this phone because it does not have data capabilities. I have ATT and do not pay data charges on this phone. Darrell
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It is not a smart phone, not an android phone. It doesn't have wifi though, it is unlocked, so you can basically use it with whatever carrier you want including verizon
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Yes, this phone has a hotspot for Wifi. You can connect to any open hotspot for Wifi very easily. It scans your local perimeter for the Wifi hotspot that are strong to connect with.
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you can disable the wifi and can not use it to activate again. And if you do not purchase a data plan with your preferred telephony would not have active internet. hope will be of your help. see you soon ..
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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.
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@J. Qui, it does work without data plan. I have T-Mobile, so can't speak for ATT:Go under settings -> phone -> app. settings -> positioning -> positioning methods and turn off all but 'Integrated GPS'. That way there is no worry it will ever use a network.
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i used mine for a year. my only complaint was data and using the super slow browser. but the phone was ok. i got this phone because a "Boost" rep told me that "WHY YES you can use your phone as a hot spot.(didnt see the need to add that it cost extra)but as a phone i had no trouble out here away from any major city. but i am on a major hiway.I-44. good luck and i hope you enjoy your phone
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thank you! I got this phone for my sons for Christmas. I don't plan on adding a data plan to their account, but there is wifi available everywhere they go: home, school, grandma's, friends', etc. Let me clarify something though: If there is no wifi available, will they still be able to talk and text? (that is all they need it for outside of wifi)
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No It Can Not The Phone Sucks Do Not Waste Your Money !! It has the SLOWEST NETWORK Ever! Only stays on E Or G network witch is the slowest networks for smart phones I looked it up on google.. 2G only Network
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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.
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To be honest with you, I don't know about this phone; however, I have other phones that has been disconnected that I am still using WiFi with them without using phone services.
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Am not sure what you mean by hotspot but, you just need to go to settings and set it up to automatically pick up any available wifi. Hope this answers you question.
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You will need to have a t-mobile router in order for it to work. The phone has the feature built in but you still need T-Mobile's router
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I was told it needed a data plan. I have not tried it otherwise. If you are not having a data plan, you probably do not want a smart phone, which is bigger.