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Smartphone Fee with Data Block
Does ATT charge a smartphone fee if I'm using an Non-ATT, Unlocked phone(Umi X1 running Android 4.0)?
I have voice and unlimited text actived. All "supposed" data is ATT blocked on the family plan since our family only used less than 5MB a month.
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wingrider01
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11 years ago
Yes they do - they call it a mandatory data plan for smartphones, the 300MB plan is only 20.00 a month. If you don;t have it and att realizes that it is a smartphone they will automaticly add a data plan for you to make you account compliant with the published requirements.
Pay as you go is the I believe the only service that allows a smartphone without a mandatory data plan
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MicCheck
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11 years ago
According to the terms of service, if you are using a smartphone on the plan, you need a data plan.
Realistically, if you had data blocked before you had the smartphone, I've read AT&T won't notice the smart phone and not add it for you. Your mileage may vary.
Keep in mind, picture text (MMS) is blocked as well when data is blocked.
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hardboil
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11 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to answer my question with your well rounded post.
I'll have to try to use the non-Att phone with a close to zero chance of detection before i jump ship to T-Mobile.
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hardboil
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11 years ago
This is unfortune news,but thanks for your timely response.
Since ATT rations data, I figure by now ATT would feature rollover data since their is a steep overage pently. I'll see if its greener on the other side when I'll switch to T-Mobiles awesome unlock phone plan.
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vcsorensen
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8 years ago
I am on an unlimite talk and text plan with all other data blocked. Why am I being charged overage data charges?
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