That's just false. I happen to use an ATT ipad data only plan solely on my iphone 4. I have neither voice, minutes, nor sms through the carrier. I do have data and internet sms through other apps. So, if the ipad data plan works on the iphone, provided it is unlocked of course, why shouldn't a samsung plan also work on it?
I do this too. Been doing it since the day the ipad came out. Was on an iphone 4g, now I'm on a 4, about to move to a 4s. I also called att and they said I can upgrade to unlimited LTE when I get a device that supports it (and it comes to my city)
False.
You are not supposed to sim swap your ipad sim into your iphone 4 to just use data.
That is a workaround that once they detect they will terminate your account.
AT&T doesnt have data only plans for smartphones, contact them and find out yourself.
Also tell them about the little trick you're doing to see what they say
You're just blowing smoke. You obviously haven't experienced this because you haven't tried.
Both att and apple know about my setup.
Example 1:
My credit card changed on my unlimited data plan and it didn't renew. "OH NOOO!"
Frantically call ATT and find out there's 7 days grace. She updated the credit card.
"I see by the imei on the network that your device is an iphone?"
"Yes"
"You're not able to make calls right?"
"No, I use skype. It says calling from this line is blocked."
"Yes, that's managed by the broadband APN."
She continued to verify my payment, reminded me about the 7 day grace, reminded me that it would cancel if I ever went over those 7 days, and told me to have a good day.
Example 2:
iPhone replacement at apple store for dead pixels.
They wanted to verify that the new phone worked and I said I had to updated my APN but I forgot to write down the setting from the old phone.
He said "No problem, we get these every once in a while."
Then picked up an ipad and helped me setup the apn.
Well I guess it just depends on how much he wants it then. Getting deaf isnt that hard.
Especially if you just order online.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/splash/messagingplans.jsp
"These plans are perfect for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing."