Hello everyone. I currently have a voice plan only through AT&T for my SLVR L7. Can I just put my old SIM into the PLAY and expect it to work without a data plan since it is SIM unlocked? Or will AT&T see the change in my phone and refuse to work on a smartphone? Thanks guys. UPDATE: I have also been doing more research on this and according to AT&T's terms of service, once they detect a SIM card in a smartphone and you don't already have a data plan, they will automatically tack on the highest tiered data plan. Even if you request for your SIM to not accept data in an effort to prevent them from detecting the change, something about their smart phone sweep for IMEI data will see a change eventually and they'll add data. I read other forums where people took this path and seemingly got away without a data plan, but others that have been caught. Hello everyone. I currently have a voice plan only through AT&T for my SLVR L7. Can I just put my old SIM into the PLAY and expect it to work without a data plan since it is SIM unlocked? Or... » Read More Hello everyone. I currently have a voice plan only through AT&T for my SLVR L7. Can I just put my old SIM into the PLAY and expect it to work without a data plan since it is SIM unlocked? Or will AT&T see the change in my phone and refuse to work on a smartphone? Thanks guys. UPDATE: I have also been doing more research on this and according to AT&T's terms of service, once they detect a SIM card in a smartphone and you don't already have a data plan, they will automatically tack on the highest tiered data plan. Even if you request for your SIM to not accept data in an effort to prevent them from detecting the change, something about their smart phone sweep for IMEI data will see a change eventually and they'll add data. I read other forums where people took this path and seemingly got away without a data plan, but others that have been caught. « Show Less
1735577
Just do it see what what happens but I can't really tell ya I don't hoe the phone any more
1630641
Hello Mike some time ago there were an app in the play store, but I can't find it anymore, but anyway this headset works with any Android Device and most of the futeres are usefull, not sure but I think even the text voice messages can be cofigured without any app necesity. I also use it with my PS3 and I have no complains for it.
354999
do you mean if you buy the phone from somebody else, eg amazon, can you still use it? yes, i think so. once your phone is unlocked, i think you can even use it with different svs providers (even with an att sim card)
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.
2040075
Switching is as we imagine!! If you have 2 sims working (1 for voice / sms, 1 for data), you can receive calls from both carriers!! Even if you have an open call you can receive an incoming call from the other sim!! I have one for data and other for calls, but both receives calls!! When you want to call your phone system ask what sim to be used!! When you send sms, system also ask what sim to used!! I love this!!
847206
I was using a phone from Net10, but when the phone would boot up it gave a Tracfone icon on the display, so I think they are pretty much the same thing. If you have been using pay-as-you-go (adding minutes only whenever you are running low) then the SIM in your phone will not work with this, or any other smartphone OS. You will need to buy a "Bring Your Phone" kit that has the SIM you need. I had to transfer my number to the phone using Net10 tech support on the phone. The phone is working great, and I am very pleased with it.
982851
With wi-fi accessibility, do you need to have a provider (AT&T or T-Mobile) data plan in place (to access something like myspace or other)? What is the least expensive way to go, if you have any idea? I am in NY and do not travel much, but my child is spoiled by the sidekick and we had to cut the web, leaving texting open. It doesn't state it has AIM either. It seems AT&T is better in the no-choice game, but since we have a family network already on T-Mobile and unlimited texting and free T-Mobile to T-Mobile calls, I am not sure there is a savings. Please...its on sale today :)
370085
AT&T; will add a data plan when you activate any smartphone. EVEN IF you don't activate it with them. Hope that helps.
263212
I had a&t; I don't remember but it seems like it worked with it. Im in the process of seiling mine right now, I went to puretalkusa, no contract. you can youtube about the ph. that's how I do my search. get the info from people. It is a smartphone.. Let me tell you another reason why Im not keeping mine. I never could get it o go o the internet or send and receive picturing messages. I was told it would, but even my provider couldn't not get it to... So I tried it with puretalkusa they told me, this phone wont do it, they even tried.
724376
Unlocked for any GSM provider. That is, any provider that uses standard GSM micro-SIM cards, like AT&T or T-Mobile. So no CDMA carriers (no Verizon, no Sprint). Note that while it will work for voice calling on any GSM carrier, it may not be compatible with high speed data (3G, 4G/LTE). For example, in the US it will have full 3G/4G/4G-LTE suppprt on T-Mobile, but it will not have LTE support for AT&T in most areas (it's missing the 700 LTE band).
2247704
I just recently purchased this phone from Amazon and am on AT&T. So far I've been using the phone for a month and it hasn't detected it as a smartphone only because its not in their system, so no $30 data plan. I think this phone should be fine without the data plan unless you call up AT&T and tell them your phone is a smartphone. However, I also spoke with an AT&T representative and he said all smartphones, AT&T branded or unlocked, will be charged the $30/month data plan regardless.
972038
does this mean you can only use voice when text messaging? I should have my phone by august 3rd. Thanks!
1348288
The SIM card will work from one phone to the other, I have used my same SIM card in AT&T; contract phones, Go Phones and unlocked non-AT&T; phones. I don't think AT&T; knows or cares much what phone you use the card in but my default answer would be that you need to ask them to be sure. That said if you have an active AT&T; SIM card I think it would work the same as your current plan.
1435715
Yes. Phone activated perfectly on the Verizon network. I would urge you to activate via phone. They will not try to sell you another data plan, nor newer phone. Just ask them to do a "device switch". This should not disrupt your current data plan...( I.e. unlimited data).
1189355
No (at least for an existing Verizon account). Just be sure to get help activating by calling or "chatting" Verizon. If you try to do it online by yourself, after you enter the phone's ID (under the battery), you'll get a popup window warning that you have to change your plan to at least a $10/month data package. That's when I used Chat and was told I could remove the charge after the fact. When I balked at having to remove the charges, the agent volunteered to take care of activation for me. Yay! It worked out great.
1002443
@ETphonehome:yes. i've been using Nokia 5800 for the past 7 months using $15 data plan and I can enable/disable it any time I want. Samsung Eternity is an ATT branded phone that I received when I signed a new contract. I sold that phone long time ago. But ATT assumes that I'm enabling data plan to be used on Samsung eternity (hence the $15 plan).ATT only requires $30 plan for 'ATT-branded smartphones'. Not sure how long this policy will keep up. They could probably flag your line if you use *too* much data, I guess. I've used around maximum of 500 MB per month and it's been ok. Best part is free tethering with Nokia S60 phones :) @ETphonehome:yes. i've been using Nokia 5800 for the past 7 months using $15 data plan and I can enable/disable it any time I want. Samsung Eternity is an ATT branded phone that I received when I signed a new contract. I sold that phone long time ago. But ATT assumes that I'm enabling data plan to be used on Samsung eternity (hence the $15 plan).ATT only requires $30 plan for 'ATT-branded smartphones'. Not sure how long this policy will keep up. They could probably flag your line if you use *too* much data, I guess. I've used around maximum of 500 MB per month and it's... » Read More @ETphonehome:yes. i've been using Nokia 5800 for the past 7 months using $15 data plan and I can enable/disable it any time I want. Samsung Eternity is an ATT branded phone that I received when I signed a new contract. I sold that phone long time ago. But ATT assumes that I'm enabling data plan to be used on Samsung eternity (hence the $15 plan).ATT only requires $30 plan for 'ATT-branded smartphones'. Not sure how long this policy will keep up. They could probably flag your line if you use *too* much data, I guess. I've used around maximum of 500 MB per month and it's been ok. Best part is free tethering with Nokia S60 phones :) « Show Less
724416
No, it does not need to restart or do anything to switch between SIMs. Whenever you take any action -- make a call, send a text, etc. -- you simply select which SIM you wish to use. It's very simple and seamless. No trouble at all. I like the phone very much by the way.