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can I use the original iphone as an ipod+wifi internet WITHOUT service?

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vader1990

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So if I buy an iphone from a friend--he has the first iphone that was released--and I don't get a data plan from att or bother hacking it, can I simply use it as an ipod and surf the web through wifi at my house? Keep in mind all this WITHOUT any cell phone plan or service whatsoever.

thanks!
 
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VSMacOne

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vader1990 said:
So if I buy an iphone from a friend--he has the first iphone that was released--and I don't get a data plan from att or bother hacking it, can I simply use it as an ipod and surf the web through wifi at my house? Keep in mind all this WITHOUT any cell phone plan or service whatsoever.

thanks!
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yes. I have a friend who's currently doing that without a problem.
 
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chadamorrill

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vader1990 said:
So if I buy an iphone from a friend--he has the first iphone that was released--and I don't get a data plan from att or bother hacking it, can I simply use it as an ipod and surf the web through wifi at my house? Keep in mind all this WITHOUT any cell phone plan or service whatsoever.

thanks!
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Why not just get a 2nd gen touch then? EDIT: and let me buy the phone :)
 
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vader1990

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chadamorrill said:
Why not just get a 2nd gen touch then? EDIT: and let me buy the phone :)
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Because he's selling me the phone for $50!! And last I checked the iPod Touch wasn't selling for $50...

Besides I might switch to T-Mobile in June, and at that juncture I might unlock it :)
 
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