Is it required to activate the Verizon 3G access before using the computer? Can I just use wifi without incurring the monthly verizon fees?
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you dont need verizon 3G access, u can connect to whatever WIFI you have, it has the standard windows XP network software
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from time to time it offers me the opportunity to connect to Verizon. I presume that indicates that there is a Verizon SIM card or equivalent inside the machine. But I only use it for surfing on wifi. I am too cheap to pay for a Verizon connection.
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Hello. If you will need to get on the Web away from your wireless (whether that be at home or work), then yes, you will need to add it to your Verizon service. For us, we didn't have to, since everywhere we go, we can connect to wireless Internet. You can also purchase a plug in adapter that fits into any standard wall outlet and get WIFI without having to purchase extra WIFI service through Verizon. We have one that I bought here on Amazon, and that seems to work well. Hope this helps. Try a universal WI-FI repeater and extender search on Amazon if you don't wan't/need to purchase extra service. It may be less expensive for you. Hello. If you will need to get on the Web away from your wireless (whether that be at home or work), then yes, you will need to add it to your Verizon service. For us, we didn't have to, since everywhere we go, we can connect to wireless Internet. You can also purchase a plug in adapter that fits into any standard wall outlet and get WIFI without having to purchase extra WIFI service through Verizon. We have one that I bought here on Amazon, and that seems to work well. Hope this helps. Try a universal WI-FI repeater and extender search on Amazon if you don't wan't/need to purchase extra... » Read More Hello. If you will need to get on the Web away from your wireless (whether that be at home or work), then yes, you will need to add it to your Verizon service. For us, we didn't have to, since everywhere we go, we can connect to wireless Internet. You can also purchase a plug in adapter that fits into any standard wall outlet and get WIFI without having to purchase extra WIFI service through Verizon. We have one that I bought here on Amazon, and that seems to work well. Hope this helps. Try a universal WI-FI repeater and extender search on Amazon if you don't wan't/need to purchase extra service. It may be less expensive for you. « Show Less
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I was a cingular customer on a month to month contract. I renewed a 2 yr. contract with AT&T; through amazon and bought this phone. The phone will come with a new 3G sim card, which you need to use in order to take advantage of AT&T;'s 3G network. Once you get the phone and new sim card, just call AT&T; and they will activate your new sim card and at the same time deactivate your old sim card. You can keep your old number (which I did), or you can pay $36 to activate a new number.Also, there is an $18 charge to upgrade your equipment/phone (standard fee).
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This is like your phone. You have to get the WiFi from a company before use it. Yes, you have to pay monthly fee for the company when using the WiFi ,just like pay the WiFi for the phone.
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I purchased the model that is NOT connected to verizon, or any other phone company, but CAN connect to the web. So I use my home WiFi to access the web to use it. Others purchase the Verizon connected so that whereber you are, you can connect to the web. But my plan is to eventually get an iPhone, which will allow me to use whatever phone company I use for my iPhone to work as a mobile router -- that way I won;t be paying for 2 web-access fees, just the one I would anyway for a mobile phone.Hope that helps.
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This phone requires a 3G Verizon plan. Assuming the "basic phone" being replaced was not internet compatible, you may be required by Verizon to purchase a monthly data allowance of approximately $10 tacked on to your current plan, if you are Verizon contract customer. Pre-paid Verizon usage would depend on the cards available in your area. This is an obsolete phone, compared to the other 4G smartphones available on the current market. Good phone for those who like touchscreens, but don't need to utilize it for networking/internet activity. Get a case for it & use screen protectors to prolong life of phone. This phone requires a 3G Verizon plan. Assuming the "basic phone" being replaced was not internet compatible, you may be required by Verizon to purchase a monthly data allowance of approximately $10 tacked on to your current plan, if you are Verizon contract customer. Pre-paid Verizon usage would depend on the cards available in your area. This is an obsolete phone, compared to the other 4G smartphones available on the current market. Good phone for those who like touchscreens, but don't need to utilize it for networking/internet activity. Get a case for it & use screen protectors... » Read More This phone requires a 3G Verizon plan. Assuming the "basic phone" being replaced was not internet compatible, you may be required by Verizon to purchase a monthly data allowance of approximately $10 tacked on to your current plan, if you are Verizon contract customer. Pre-paid Verizon usage would depend on the cards available in your area. This is an obsolete phone, compared to the other 4G smartphones available on the current market. Good phone for those who like touchscreens, but don't need to utilize it for networking/internet activity. Get a case for it & use screen protectors to prolong life of phone. « Show Less
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If you are using Virgin Mobile's 3G I believe all U.S. plans include unlimited 3G for no additional cost (although there is, if I recall correctly, some fine print about limiting the speed past a basic threshold of usage). At home -- or in 'friendly' (accessible) WiFi situations you are not using the 3G and there would be no additional cost to you beyond what you are already paying for your internet connection.
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If you buying an unlocked retail version E63, you shouldn't worry about that. Just remind to set the handset always ask you before connect to a data package plan. You can control and choose the connection point between 3G data plan, GPRS, and WIFI as you wish. I tried that on T mobile and Att, no problem.
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No its only 3G but yes you can activate it at local Boost store or on your computer on by phone. But if it is used the provider has to get the homd released on it if the prior owner never officislly cancelled his account. Not a problem if do. Boost will handle it.
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You need a SIM card to activate it if you have a already have a SIM card you can go online and login to your Verizon account if you already have one and activate it. You can also just call from you Verizon phone *611 or just go to the store for them to activate it and if you don't have a SIM card they will give you one . Hope this helps if you have a 4G LTE phone with a normal SIM card you can put that in it and will work also.
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Yes, you can use where ever you can get a cell signal. You will need to go to Verizon and buy a sim card (usually 10-15 dollars) and get set up for a plan. weekly and monthly was available when I got it. $15.00 weekly or $60.00 monthly depending on how much you use it. Works great.
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No, you don't have to use it with a pre-paid plan. I purchased this phone and was able to activate it on my existing Verizon wireless plan.
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I got a sim card with mine but did not use it because I had one from my old router. It was a punch-out in a credit card size plastic card. I'm sure it would have to be activated some way.
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Yes, that is correct. I myself have chosen to only use for WiFi at the moment but have already verified I can add it to my Verizon account should I ever choose to.
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You don't need a wireless carrier (i.e. Verizon, AT&T.; T-Mobile, etc.) if you only want to use the Wi-Fi. But if you choose to keep your device on a network at all times, not just when you can find a Wi-Fi network, you would need to pay their monthly fee for the data services.
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If you are asking that if you can connect to your wifi and use the phone to make calls without buying a card from Straight Talk then the answer is No. If you are asking about using apps and Safari for browsing the Internet then Yes it's very easy with the iPhone, just go to settings, then wifi and look for your own router in the list Click on it and log In with your password. this is a Straight Talk Phone anyhow so unlimited data and Internet and phone minutes are all included in the monthly fee so there is no need to worry about being charged extra fees.