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hypervish89

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Apr 6, 2010
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Quick question all, can I use an iPhone 3gs without a data plan? Is there any way to do this?

I know AT&T used to scan the network and add a data plan to any smartphone. Not sure if they still do this.

My mom's line has a dumbphone, which is malfunctioning due to water damage. And since I already have an iPhone 3gs sitting around, I figured I can put it to good use. But of course I don't want to pay for a data plan she wouldn't know how to use.
 
Quick question all, can I use an iPhone 3gs without a data plan? Is there any way to do this?

I know AT&T used to scan the network and add a data plan to any smartphone. Not sure if they still do this.

My mom's line has a dumbphone, which is malfunctioning due to water damage. And since I already have an iPhone 3gs sitting around, I figured I can put it to good use. But of course I don't want to pay for a data plan she wouldn't know how to use.

It can be done on prepaid but not post paid AT&T.
 
Oh, that sucks. Oh well good to know. Guess I'll find another dumbphone to buy.
 
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