Using the phone bypass the provider: Can someone share insights?
1809777
Completely false. The main advantage of getting an unlocked phone is to bypass the carrier's smart phone plans, and go straight to their dumb phone internet plans. This saves you money for the same exact internet experience. For your case, just call them up and tell them to disable any data going to your phone, because from experience, smart phones try to get data even when you're outside your wifi. It's true that your phone's IMEI number is sent to the carrier, but they have no way of knowing what phone you have because the nokia n8 is not in their database.
413123
Unfortunately no. It is locked and can only be used by Metro PCS or T-Mobile while it is locked.
984689
I do. I have swapped and used smart phones all time on this. I call Tmobil and tell them I switched phones they help you through the process.Also you can turn off data and just use WiFi.Look for bobsled tools from TMobile to use WiFi calling and texting so you don't waste your minutes for either when WiFi is available. No call quality differences I could find. You can use these utilities on any device with WiFi.
517373
It's really just a Quick Start guide. I haven't tried downloading anything from their site. I agree with Greg, though, that the phone is relatively simple to deal with. I didn't end up using it on my most recent overseas trip (and I do not use it here in the States), so I can't comment on its use. It seems like a great pick, though, for international travel, which is why I bought it.
1328654
I use to work for this company an provided over the phone tech support a few years back. To the best of my knowledge this is a dead technology at this point. There is no special plan offered by any carrier for this product. It does use a SIM card for access to the network but there is nothing assigned by the carriers at this point. Hope this helped a bit. Best luck to u
2072827
I believe Krazy Tracy's reply to be incorrect-by-omission. What is stated is not incorrect, but omitted details can be quite aggravating to most. (The Devil is Usually in the Details). Whenever Service Days applied to a TracFone lapse without replenishment, handset network connectivity is suspended. After a finite grace period (of a length I do not recall) also elapses, its assigned telephone number reverts to the Available Numbers List, and whatever minutes left and/or account credits were not consumed disappear down the Rabbit Hole, never to see the light of day again.
1865172
i don't have this phone anymore. when I did. I used Net 10. I always had way more minutes then I used so it wasn't all tat economical in my case.
2116117
Nope. I've had mine for 2 years and my hubby has had his for a year and neither of us have a data plan. You can access the internet from the phone if you have one, but if you don't get one, you can just use it for calls and texts.
933495
When I lost mine, I switched. But the guy who helped me set it up phone at the Verizon told me that the phone can be set either way. Some of them might not know how. And the incentives they have may lead them to obfuscate.
936269
Is there any way to NOT sign up for a data plan when you buy a smartphone out of contract? (like for example this one) Does buying an unlocked smartphone help?
720620
No, they do not. You will be able to use it on a normal plan, without data required!
177351
I think a person can connect to listed frequencies in their area. I never could. Not enough power. I finally got Verizon's wifi and it is worth it. Just don't download movies or music or the time is taken up. Doesn't matter about email and looking up things on the internet
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.
936276
Have you ever tried this? I heard that ATT will force you to buy a data package because it's a smartphone, and even you have data service you still can't connect to a secured WIFI though you have the password. Is it true? who can tell?
343078
Yes it is possible, you can use any of the apps on the phone, no contract is required!
1927199
I have not connected the phone yet so I am sorry that I can not answer that question.
1957232
Nope, but as another individual stated, if you have the resources you can convert your cell phone into a hotspot to get the connectivity you want. Actually had to do this when I moved -- the connectivity in the hotel was garbage and wasn't secured. Using my cell worked out well, but cost me a bit more per month.