WiFi? Does this phone have WiFi access? I don't mean by paying for a data plan from a carrier, but just connecting to a wireless network in my house, or at a cafe? If this doesn't is there a Sony phone that does? WiFi? Does this phone have WiFi access? I don't mean by paying for a data plan from a carrier, but just connecting to a wireless network in my house, or at a cafe? If this doesn't is... » Read More WiFi? Does this phone have WiFi access? I don't mean by paying for a data plan from a carrier, but just connecting to a wireless network in my house, or at a cafe? If this doesn't is there a Sony phone that does? « Show Less
1145749
Thank you. I understand it now. I think it's the company's tendency to obfuscate the truth about their services that make it confusing to me.
1145750
Thanks, I.J. I'm pretty tech savvy myself (why else would I be interested in this phone?) and wasn't able to figure it all out without some help.
1145751
No and yes, some of their smart phones do. However, the EDGE network on this phone is pretty fast, not quite up to standart internet speeds, but pretty good.
1145752
I.J., it would certainly be helpful to those seeking useful information, if they didn't have to sort through misleading comments. EDGE service is most certainly NOT available everywhere they offer digital phone service. You can see a map here:http://www.cingular.com/download/CING_Data_Services_Gen_V9.pdf
1145753
Is this a cryptic way of saying no? It seems like the P990 is the only one that has WiFi right now, is that right?
1145754
I'm trying to not pay for the data plan through Cingular, are you paying for the Edge network access?
1145755
no, they are pretty clear that their phones don't have wi-fi, or else it would say wi-fi or 802.11x on the phone's page
490293
why are people paying for wifi access? finding a place where its free is not really difficult... also, any idea if these phones will support text messaging over skype as well? i suppose not...
898444
If you mean, can this phone still make calls and texts without a data plan, then the answer is yes. If you mean, can this phone access internet if the wifi is turned off, then the answer is only if you have a data plan.
1082081
Yes it does. But i must say WiFi gave me a better experience. Its runs on 3g network which i give a 7 far as connectivity. Also i want to add this phone sucks on gb space. I had a 16gb sd card and it still complained about space. I npw have the ZTE Reef...its water proof, affordable, larger and has plenty of space. Good luck. I hope i helped you. Check out the Reef tho...dont take my word for it!
1537229
Actually we thought it had wifi and when it was charging us for the minutes we used in our house and we have wifi, we called tracfone to complain. So what they told us was, the wifi is only for the internet. So it kind of has WiFi, just be aware. Its a great phone though.
176506
It does have wifi built in, which means in order to connect it to the internet you have to have access to a wifi connection somewhere! Now if you were asking if it is capable of having its own mobile data plan like the I pad or the Galaxy tablet then NO it doesn't! In order to put it on the internet you have to be somewhere where the internet is available like your home network or coffee shop or McDonalds etc. Hope that helps you out!
306543
Yes this phone has wifi. You can use it where ever there is a signal some may need a password but, there`s alot of places that have free wifi. I have wifi at home and also at work so, I can use my phone on wifi and do not use any minutes or texts on my cell plan. So, I save on my cellphone bill.
528236
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.
2099419
Wi Fi is available if U R in a Wi Fi area. U need to tell the phone U R using Wi Fi in the setup area. Anything U do is free unless U go on a paid site to download a paid game. Most of the games on the free sites are quite boring. I believe that most internet functions are available. The draw back is that the screen is rather small and it is very difficult to read anything, I found myself moving the screen around to read, an gave up and went on my computer. The phone itself is really Great. If U Do Not tell setup that U are using WiFi, U will be charged. There is a light on the upper line that lights up letting U know is U are using Wi Fi.
934529
Yes, it was a while ago that I had it but I don't remember paying for a data plan. In fact, I wanted a touch screen qwerty keyboard and did not want to pay data, so I chose this phone. I see a few others here are paying, so check with Verizon and ask if it's mandatory now.
163580
Siffert the question asked was if the phone would work with wi-fi without a data plan, not whether it would work where there is no wi-fi. The person wanted to use it at home on their wi-fi network without a data plan which from what AT&T; customer service says the answer is yes you can access your wi-fi without a data plan. You only need a data plan to access internet when not around a wi-fi connection.
374493
No, it is not a smart phone. However, it does have capability to connect to Wi-fi. It's a touch screen phone, perfect for kids or anyone who does not need or want smart phone technology, thus it does not require a monthly data plan. I purchased it for my 11 year old. When it arrived I initially thought it seemed like a cheap phone but once we powered it up and messed with it a bit I quickly changed my mind. It's really not a bad little phone. We've be happy with it so I do recommend it as a basic phone. It does also take pics but not very good quality ones.
2038128
as far as i know it has access to web. not wi-fi. personally i have disabled the access to the web. sorry i can not be more helpful
1829343
This is an awesome phone...but I don't think you can get a data plan for it. It does use some data if you want to search for ringtones/ringback tones on it. But you would have to manual go into that function. It's not something that just happens. If you have any problems w/ that, Verizon is great in helping you on what pricing would be if you did wanted that.
552327
Hi Lisa. No it doesn't it does connect wifi. I love it. I take it to work and read my books. I really like for the price. I haven't checked into whether you can add a data plan to it though.
285105
Yes you have to have a data plan to use the phone if you want to use the internet unless you plan on only hooking to your own internet. I wouldn't recommend this phone to anyone. Doesn't have enough internal memory, freezes up a lot. Total waste of money.
55706
Make sure your data is there on. I like this phone, got it for my mom 6months ago and she loves it. But every now and than I notice the internet stopped working and when I check , its had the data off. It'll work on WiFi if your in a WiFi area.