Hello all,
a while back i had a tilt and found a program to turn off internet data services on the phone so i could still use it as a phone, sms, mms device, and not get charged for internet usage on the phone.
i'm now looking at the tilt2 from at&t and wondering if the same is available. i don't want to pay for internet service on the phone through att. i just want to use the phone for phone, sms, and mms. if i want to use the internet, i'll just turn on the wifi on the phone.
is the program still out there to turn off the att internet data services?
thanks
Call AT&T and turn data service off
It is easier than that. Let me tell you what I did. When my AT&T account, like most accounts, was created it was set up with the data server turned on in a pay -as-you-use-it mode. I never got charge for the data service because I never used it. I called AT&T and had them explicitly turn off all data services. So if I try to use the data service I now get a no network error. (I use WIFI for data service.) Now I can use any smartphone I want that uses AT&T frequencies without incurring any data charges. I did this for all our lines. I have the Tilt 2 and love it. No extra data charges on my bill. My phone picture on AT&T's web page automatically changed to the Tilt 2, so AT&T obviously knows I have one. My son got an iPhone. The same for him for his AT&T webpage phone picture.
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So, AT&T kills you on a monthly data plan, unlimited for $40 a month are there any alternatives for getting a monthly data plan or do I specifically need to go through AT$T for that service?
Also, I use the "No Data" feature which is awesome by the way to essentially turn off the data to and from my phone, I use WIFI. Someone sent me a text message the other day that I did not receive I assume because I have the data turned off on my phone, as planned.
Is there a way to get around this, t receive messages when connected via WIFI or is that specific to the data plan associated with AT$T?
TW,
u do not need to turn off your connection when using wifi. when you have wifi turned on and properly connected, all data usage will be through wifi so no charges. your phone calls and txt will still come through normally. you can call/email att to confirm, i did. plus you can also check your usage online and it will show no charges for anytime you are using the internet through wifi.
all data usage will be through wifi so no charges
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I can get sms through my web connection? I thought SMS came directly from my provider?
Is there a way to use another provider for data service?
TW,
I use Unlimited MediaNet for only $19.95.
That would be the best choice if you want to have data wherever you go for less then the DataConnect plan.
Well if you're without an access point that is.
I've been using it for a while now, and I use quite a bit of bandwidth a month, (IMplus / Tethering pretty much all the time) and it works great.
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I use Unlimited MediaNet for only $19.95.
That would be the best choice if you want to have data wherever you go for less then the DataConnect plan.
Well if you're without an access point that is.
I've been using it for a while now, and I use quite a bit of bandwidth a month, (IMplus / Tethering pretty much all the time) and it works great.
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I've heard this before, I pay $39.99 for MediaNet unlimilted...so how do you get it so cheaply? The tethering can be done with ease but getting caught could encurr the wrath of ATT $$$$$ !
I'm sorry about that.
I'm using MediaMax unlimited.
Its unlimited Data /w only 200 texts a month.
I shoulda mentioned that. =/
Slayer6234,
I know I have the option of downgrading to MediaMax Unlimited online (account access) but I've contacted AT&T and they told me this is not supported so I'm a little leary to change it and have it cost me in the end. How long have you been using this? If it works fine I'll just downgrade and see what happens.
Thanks.
I've been using it for about 2 years now since I got a flip phone with a browser.
I've talked to AT&T about it and they do "frown" upon not using a dataconnect plan with a PDA but I've been using it with the HTC for 3 months and nothing has happened, plus I would just say that I have a flip phone that I can only use medianet on, and that I switch my sim to that from time to time.
The tilt will automatically connect/work with MediaNet.
The PDAconnect / Dataconnect plans will still get you on edge/3g, its just a fancy, more costly way of getting you there.
MediaNet will do the same... and you dont need a tethering plan with the tilt because, well, you have a tilt.
Slayer6234,
Thanks for the info. I'll give it a whirl.
I think I might no longer be confused ... MediaMax is still a service offered through AT&T (https://www.wireless.att.com/media/cingular_video_purchase) at a reduced rate...
So, you can't get an external data plan from another vendor for your phone although @ $20 bones I think that falls in line with everyone else's plans.
TW,
I recently bought an Iphone 3G. I have the unlimited data plan package. My brother gave me his HTC Tilt (Rom 1.62.00.00) So i took the SIM card from my iphone and plugged it in the HTC Tilt. For two weeks the phone was working perfect. But about two days ago i tried to access the internet with IE and all i got was a blank screen. Nothing was loading on my phone. I did everything i could to fix this issue. NO succes.
I also have Operamini browser installed in my phone, and it works perfect. I can use Palringo IM, send and receive text msgs. But i can not use Internet Explorer browser.
I called ATT, and they told me that the Iphone data plan is not compatible with the HTC tilt data plan!!! and i wont be able to use IE at all.
Does anyone know if there is a specific setting for my Tilt so it can work with my Iphone data plan???
just use the iphone... the plan that your paying for is more than a regular data plan so put it to good use lol..
I went back to the Tilt after trying the iPhone 3G for two weeks and I had the same problem when I switched my sim. There is something special about the iPhone data/SMS plan. My Tilt started recieving strangely coded SMS messages, which I assumed are hidden on the iphone (most likely location info for aGPS/network info). I had the ATT rep reset everything to the regular plan and after an hour or so everything went back to normal. Hope that helps.
I put my daughters SIM into my G1 and she is getting full data access. Her current service is for a samsung Gravity with unlimited SMS/MMS. My guess is that the MMS service uses the same APN so she is authorized to talk data for that reason. Should I worry about some weird data charges from T-Mobile if she uses this phone for the next week?
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I put my daughters SIM into my G1 and she is getting full data access. Her current service is for a samsung Gravity with unlimited SMS/MMS. My guess is that the MMS service uses the same APN so she is authorized to talk data for that reason. Should I worry about some weird data charges from T-Mobile if she uses this phone for the next week?
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Somehow I had data usage and it activated for me too, but the data use did show up on my bill (it was too minute to charge for)
if you want to disable 3g/edge/grps, download apndroid from the market (idk how it will affect the MMS though)
I've had a problem with my tilt since I've bought it. I am unable to send pictures and I never receive pictures until weeks or even months after they have been sent. Does anyone know what the problem i am having is?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Try running the att settings .cab file..
Hi,
I had the same problem. I noticed that it happened to me whenever I was connected to 3G for over 1 hour. Once I disconnect from 3G and the phone reconnects I am OK.
Let me know if this works for you.
my phone doesn't have a data connection at all, i had att put a block on it because i dont have a data plan at the moment and still no luck sending pictures...
Well wouldn't that be your problem? Pictures are data.
Green45 said:
my phone doesn't have a data connection at all, i had att put a block on it because i dont have a data plan at the moment and still no luck sending pictures...
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I had this issue on my last phone (cingular 3125); I went to the AT&T store and they had to active MediaNet pay per use. The pictures are sent over the MediaNet, and as long as you have unlimited messages, you will not be charged for pictures. But without that plan, you can't get pictures.
Also be warned, AT&T now automatically adds the $30 PDS data plan if they find you have a smartphone. So if you go in and try and add it, they may endup slaping you with a data plan and you cannot say no. Here is what AT&T says in thier terms of use:
"Data Plans: An eligible data plan is required for certain devices, including iPhones and other designated Smartphones and PDAs. Eligible data plans cover data usage in the U.S. and do not cover international data usage and charges. If it is determined that you are using an iPhone or other designated Smartphone or PDA without an eligible data plan, AT&T reserves the right to add an eligible data plan to your account and bill you the appropriate monthly fee. "
From here:
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/legal/plan-terms.jsp#data
ChumleyEX said:
Well wouldn't that be your problem? Pictures are data.
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well even when i have my data plan activated they won't send. I just deactivate it when I travel to other countries to save a few bucks because I can't use it anyway.
Did you run the att data setting.cab ?
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Did you run the att data setting.cab ?
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stupid question but where do i find this cab
you find it by using search
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=337481
I have a 7mo old nephew and every now and then his parents send pictures of funny/cute stuff he does but I'm unable to receive them.
I get a download button but on wifi I can't retrieve it. I have data disabled because I don't have the $15/mo for a data plan.
I'd be willing to pay the $0.30/mms to be able to see the occasional pic.
Is there anyway I could disable auto update and background data and be able to turn on data when I get a pic from them and be able to get it without getting slapped with a data plan? <(really stupid policy of AT&T's)
I know I could with my non-smart phone (samsung eternity) but I don't know how to do that with the Samsung Captivate (cyanogenmod). I was told at&t does a sweep for smartphones w/out data and auto add it and the only way to avoid it was to keep data off at all times.
Also what MMS settings do I need? I'll admit to being a complete n00b on all this. thanks.
Thanks for any help!
You could try following the instructions on this post, down toward the bottom, to alter your APN settings for MMS only: http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...y-s-gt-i9000-mms-internet-settings-t-apn.html
The problem is that MMS is sent over the data connection and not over WiFi, so you will have to turn your mobile data on make it work. The APN settings would appear to limit your traffic to MMS, but whether this would trigger AT&T's data plan policy, I have no clue. Personally, I wouldn't risk it.
As an alternative, they can send the MMS to your email address instead of your phone number and you could get it that way.
Is it possible to tell your family to send the pictures to your gmail account?
family
apbthe3 said:
You could try following the instructions on this post, down toward the bottom, to alter your APN settings for MMS only: http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...y-s-gt-i9000-mms-internet-settings-t-apn.html
The problem is that MMS is sent over the data connection and not over WiFi, so you will have to turn your mobile data on make it work. The APN settings would appear to limit your traffic to MMS, but whether this would trigger AT&T's data plan policy, I have no clue. Personally, I wouldn't risk it.
As an alternative, they can send the MMS to your email address instead of your phone number and you could get it that way.
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Sent from my SGH-I897 using XDA App
After going by AT&T I found some mixed news:
Good: Our family unlimited messaging plan includes MMS.
Bad: AT&T detected last month that I have a smartphone (with data off) and added generously the $25/mo data plan w/out so much a text message.
I got them to drop it to the $15 plan and have to call customer service monday to see about getting a partial refund since I didn't use it.
On a semi related note: Since it looks like I may be getting a non-smartphone, what is a good touchscreen phone that does NOT require a data plan?
Thanks for all the help everyone
Of course they did. This is the most unfair rule ever; it's like AT&T telling you how you should use your phone. That sucks
I don't know anything about current phones that are out. I would just go to an AT&T store and play with them to find one you like.
Agreed. I understand that in the long run less people probably complain about a data plan than the accidental/negligent data charges that would probably happen but it's still unfair to give NO other option.
I swapped to my backup phone, the samsung eternity. Descent phone but screen is inaccurate, calendar function is tiresome and no threaded texting (good music though). I will look at what phones they have (including GoPhones) and then get one online, who wants to waste an upgrade on a lesser phone?
On a similar note, will Straight Talk or any other prepay phones work with AT&T sim? I know GoPhone will.
I plan to get the data removed and try for at least a partial credit for the last month of data I didn't use.
I may ebay the Captivate since who knows how long it may be till I can afford a data plan.