Motorola Q
does web browsing require the $40 data plan?
I'm aware that this phone requires Verizon's $40 data plan add-on for most of the integrated e-mail features.
However, can you use the web-browser if you currently have one of the Text Messaging + Mobile Web options (ie: the $7.99 200 text messages + Web 2.0) plans?
Or does web-browsing also require the $40 data plan?
Thanks.
However, can you use the web-browser if you currently have one of the Text Messaging + Mobile Web options (ie: the $7.99 200 text messages + Web 2.0) plans?
Or does web-browsing also require the $40 data plan?
Thanks.
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You still need the data plan, I asked. That's because unlike a regular cell phone, you get full internet access on it.
That's why everyone is so concerned whether it will support the wi-fi sd card.
That's why everyone is so concerned whether it will support the wi-fi sd card.
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That just means that this guy would like to have one. Doesn't mean that the wi-fi sd card is going to work on the Motorola Q.
Many members and I have been trying to find out if the Q will support it, but no confirmed information is out concerning this.
I hope it does though. This would make a big difference.
Many members and I have been trying to find out if the Q will support it, but no confirmed information is out concerning this.
I hope it does though. This would make a big difference.
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thanks for the info TaZar.
I already have a blackberry for work (but I refuse to use it as a phone or to carry it on weekends). I won't be enabling POP3 e-mail on my Q, and don't see the need to spend $500 per year ($40/mo) just to surf the web slowly on a cell phone.
I am correct that I can buy this phone and just take advantage of the QWERTY and other features for the "PDA" type purposes, and text messaging benefits - and in that case I could just have a normal voice / text messaging plan without needing to spend $40/mo on data - right?
Meaning - just because you buy this phone - you don't HAVE to get the data plan - correct? Or does Verizon require the data plan in order to activate this phone for voice?
Thanks.
I already have a blackberry for work (but I refuse to use it as a phone or to carry it on weekends). I won't be enabling POP3 e-mail on my Q, and don't see the need to spend $500 per year ($40/mo) just to surf the web slowly on a cell phone.
I am correct that I can buy this phone and just take advantage of the QWERTY and other features for the "PDA" type purposes, and text messaging benefits - and in that case I could just have a normal voice / text messaging plan without needing to spend $40/mo on data - right?
Meaning - just because you buy this phone - you don't HAVE to get the data plan - correct? Or does Verizon require the data plan in order to activate this phone for voice?
Thanks.
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Yeah, I think your right about the text messaging.
Just for reference though, surfing on the web wouldn't be that slow on this phone since it is a vcast phone, as long as your in a vcast coverage area. It would actually be faster than dial-up, and if you have a good signal, you might get speeds that are comparible with some slower broadband services for the home.
Just for reference though, surfing on the web wouldn't be that slow on this phone since it is a vcast phone, as long as your in a vcast coverage area. It would actually be faster than dial-up, and if you have a good signal, you might get speeds that are comparible with some slower broadband services for the home.
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I hear ya - but $40 a month!!!? Wow! I'd have to REALLY need it for that price.
Why doesn't Verizon offer a $19.95 data plan like Cingular. Or how about a scaled down plan for web-browsing without e-mail synchronization? I'm just looking to hit a few web pages - that's all.
Why doesn't Verizon offer a $19.95 data plan like Cingular. Or how about a scaled down plan for web-browsing without e-mail synchronization? I'm just looking to hit a few web pages - that's all.
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they do... 10mb for like $29.99/month, but email is also included with that I think...
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Due to the fact it is an EV-DO phone, maybe VZW will allow you to add the Vcast pack ($15.00 Per Month) and use it that way. I know on the VX9800 for example the Vcast pack gives you the browser and unlimited air time for GIN and surfing. I doubt it due to PDA nature of device, but you never know.
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