Mandatory Data Plans on AT&T smartphones

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TonyJ24

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It depends.

Some carriers have multiple different types of data blocks.

For example, Verizon Wireless has a "data block" which simply blocks your internet. It doesn't block your app stores, picture messaging, etc. They also have a National Access Block which blocks ANYTHING that initiates data arrows. This would block picture messaging, app stores, etc.

Since AT&T Voice and Data services are closely related (as far as technology used) then I doubt they have an alternative to blocking all data. I have a feeling either you block everything or you block nothing.
 
I bought a used iphone 3G for my mom on craigslist (no 2-year contract), and without any intention of paying for a $30/month data-plan she will have no use for.

for those who question my intention of getting a smart phone without a data plan, you will be ignored. an iphone w/o data-plan does not equal an ipod touch, and it is much more convenient to carry one device vs two.

what I did:
-called AT&T beforehand and requested they block all data on her line
-jailbroke the iphone and tweaked the options to block all EDGE/3G data access (wifi only)

currently:
-shows up in our AT&T online account management that she is using an iphone 3G on her line, but not attached to any data-plan.
-I will update and post back here should any change to this, or should any problems arise.
 
just wanted to update: two months later, still going strong... iphone 3G on AT&T, no data plan :)

next update in 6 months, or until any problems arise.
 
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