Could I operate this device by my PC home internet and get the monthly service plan, or do I need a mobile phone with internet service?
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You can use it off a home computer. Just Internet access is all you need from a phone or a home computer
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I would NOT recommend this device... gscottbrehm at yah oo..... It did not work at all and only kept showing CA when I live in Ohio. All the company kept doing was offering to replace the device, but it wasn't working at ALL...
1983414
Although it does not have mobile broadband built in you should be able to get a USB adapter from ATT.
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I am sorry this is an internet phone and can only be plugged into the internet. you will also need to get a provider to provide the service for you.
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Yes you can use your phone as a modem. (caution make sure that you have data or internet access on your phone or you will get a big bill) for using the internet.
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Yes, it's a smart phone. It needs a data plan in case you want to use the internet features outside of a wi-fi network. If not, you can use it with wi-fi only.
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No cell service required. Just gotta have your Bluetooth on, which is independent of cell service. The app will want to be connected to the internet whether through wifi or cell service, but its not a requirement for it to run.
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Yes, you can use it for your desktop, if if AT&T;'s data plans are available in your area. You have to sign up for an AT&T; data plan. Put in your ZIP code and it will tell you if you can use AT&T; for this to get internet access. http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/plans/dataplans.html
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You can just use the wifi to surf the net and everything else, just like using a pc...that is the same on all cellphones that have wifi now....you don't have to pay for wifi service....you only pay Virgin Mobile if you want phone service, and internet access away from a wifi spot. Hope that helps.
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A computer is not needed but you do need a unlocked cell phone to with sim capability to set up with the local internet provider. When set up is done just remove sim from phone then place in your device. Hope this helps...
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You need a router and home network set up using you PC. You can get router service from most cable company, Verizon does it and maybe some other telephone company. iT runs around 60-80 dollars a month. ask for dsl internet service.
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Yes. I am not sure if you can use cell phone service to connect to the internet, but internet cafes are all around, do it is not a big problem;
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You won't need "internet" but you'll need the base station and a wireless network. Your phone or the remote you can but will connect to it locally using your wireless network.
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This device is a router/access point with cloud capabilities. You would need to buy/rent a modem in order for this device to function.
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It's like most other laptop or computers u will need to hv a internet service ( wi fi, cable, or whatever u hv) in order to use this or most laptop.this laptop does not come with a internet plan. Once u hv a internet providerx it can go online most easily. I guess u can also hook this loptop up with ur phonex if ur cell phone has internet surfing acess, but the speed will b slow, and u will need to figure out how to do it.
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Yes, you can download the app in you phone, but to configure it you must have a computer.
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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.
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I had the phone without a data plan but it has a very rudimentary 'browser' if you could even call it that... I haven't used it in years but I don't remember it being worth anything internet wise. However maybe the service you get could help prevent any internet usage by not allowing data..