Does this item require a service plan?
800234
The Amber Alert GPS does require a service plan. The GPS operates off of cell towers, just like a phone. I did not find the service plan to be particularly cheap -- it costs $29.99/month. For $9.99/mo the device will do a more limited range of things. I believe the device will work with either AT&T or TMobile service plans. We purchased this device to use when our daughter skis. Because it uses cell phone technology, we had trouble with the device as AT&T doesn't have good service on the mountain. So, make sure you have good cell phone coverage if you want this device to work properly.
800235
Yes, it does. But they are very reasonably priced. You can see what plans they have by going to http://www.amberalertgps.com/
800236
The Amber Alert GPS does require a service plan. The GPS operates off of cell towers, just like a phone. I did not find the service plan to be particularly cheap -- it costs $29.99/month. For $9.99/mo the device will do a more limited range of things. I believe the device will work with either AT&T; or TMobile service plans. We purchased this device to use when our daughter skis. Because it uses cell phone technology, we had trouble with the device as AT&T; doesn't have good service on the mountain. So, make sure you have good cell phone coverage if you want this device to work properly.
800237
Yes it does for a very nominal fee as the Amber Alert GPS works with a SIM card, much like a cell phone. AT
408996
No. Previous years' models did, but this service was dropped in all the LG models for that year, allegedly due to failure to come to consensus on a contract. It's possible it might be added later via firmware update, but I wouldn't count on it.
387541
Not fully. It comes with a driver CD that you should install to make sure you can use all of its services. I believe it will still work partly without the CD though.
574570
No you can purchase the lifetime service plan. Not the cheapest but worth it if you plan to use it for a while.
2039299
Yes, and that was stated as part of what i bought. Apparently they can be purchased without that service -- so read exactly what you are buying.
2006249
no you. need a SIM card. but the SIM card doesn't need to have service. you just need it in the phone in order to start it
2123255
No service charge. You pay for the unit, then download the information into your computer.
654901
No. However if you have no plan, you will be charged for the amount of data used. So, although there's no requirement, you probably want a plan.
2158034
Hello Tamara, Thank You for contacting us!We sell just the devices themselves, they do not come with any accompanying service plans or contracts. You will need to contact your carrier regarding activation of the device.Thank You,
276870
No service agreement required, it works off satellites. Just turn it on, wait for it to find itself and go.
475573
No, it doesn't actually have a service provider. But it does need a SIM card. It's unlocked which makes it good because you can switch providers if you want with none of that contract mess, just as long as that provider uses a SIM card.
759754
Yes it requires data plans....as per based on your network....To Igor zagaynov
1771064
Yes, it does require a monthly service plan and it is more expensive outside of North America. They do seem to have partnerships with most major carriers around the world for service - but I don't know about South America specifically. It was too expensive so ultimately I have not continued to use it in Asia.
1226486
nope and that's why I returned it. You still have to have monthly service, nowhere in there a does it say that. I fully installed the entire system and could not get to work with my phone until I called them and they tried to sign me up for the monthly fee. I sent it back and Amazon refunded me my money after reading their ad. Sorry.
1010331
Yes, all you have to do is added it from the list of available services and register it; however, as I pointed out, this device does not work well. It will at first, then start to lock up, it's just not worth it!!!
923363
While I can't answer your question directly (sorry) I can say that I haven't found anywhere yet that it doesn't pick up service. Hope this helps!
2023036
No, but it should be available as an option from your telephone service provider (for a fee, of course).