is there anyway to add a data plan &amp; gps
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Hi Barbra, If you have wifi you really won't need a data plan but, you can add one. And, also gps.
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.
616401
No. You will have to purchase a Sim card and data plan from your cell phone provider. This will be in addition to your cell phone plan even if you have unlimited data.
239922
Unlike these other morons that have the unit wired wrong. (If the unit resets, you have it wired wrong!) Yes, you can update the GPS maps. It is done via a dedicated SDHC card.
1301491
Yes you can, thats what I had did. However, AT&T is still going to automatically add a data plan to your account after the phone has been used for more than a day. With all AT&T smartphones(which this phone is), it is required to have a data plan. Even if you only planned on using this as a basic talk and text only. They are still going to charge you for data plan, roughly about 30 dollars a month. But in my case it is now 20 dollars plus tax a month
660459
The provided SIM card is also the limitation of this device - you have no option to switch provider for cheaper operation. The device simply sends its coordinates every 5 minutes - with a good data plan this could be done at almost no cost...
237088
It doesn't have a radio and I don't have any kind of data plan for the tablet so I see a google map app but I have no way of telling if it would function as a GPS.
237350
I use an iPod. Do not need a voice or data plan with it. I think you need to use a GPS program that has all the maps installed when you download the app. ie Magellan Roadmate.
714612
Yes. That's not a problem. They will include a monthly data fee, if it is not part of your plan already, (for updates) but not enough to use the internet regularly.
513372
Hello,No, you must have a working data connection to use Google Maps and Navigation.Best Regards,Mobile Tablet Shop
2053951
You dont need data, you dont even have to have a data plan. Just use as phone and text, if you want data in the future you can buy a small amount for 5 or 10 dollars on one time basis as desired
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do you need data subscription from service provider to use the gps feature ?
629785
GPS is awesome. Load map or distanation by WiFi then access navigator, google map or whichever you use to access and GPS is ready to go
1639345
Bharat, you are right. The GPS feature in this phone works without any data plan. To answer your question, 1) You will get turn by turn driving directions only after your phone gets GPS signal and selecting 'Drive to' location. The options will be appearing only after your phone gets GPS signal. 2) To turn on GPS, you just open 'Maps' application and wait for GPS signal. The GPS signal strength is displayed at the bottom righ corner of the phone. It may take from 5 mins to 30 mins to get enough GPS signal strength when you are outside the building. I hope this helps. If not, plz let me know.
1815168
Yes you would need a data plan as this particular phone does not allow you to have wi-fi capability. I hope this will help your decision.
1978156
Unfortunately, GPS in this model is not available! But you can connect it optionally
720620
No, they do not. You will be able to use it on a normal plan, without data required!