Data Usage on Select Programs Only???

[moto2000]

Okay, so I have posted this in the kaiser forum with no solution to my problem and am hoping maybe some people here could help me with this problem...

I am with Att in the US and have unlimited texting (includes sms, mms, instant messaging)

here is the problem: I do not have a data plan and would love a way of enabling my data only on MMS and instant messaging. I know they require data but it will not charge me.

any help would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!!!

[~J~]

Y'know, I was thinking exactly the same this morning!! :)

I'm a developer myself and may consider trying to do a program, similar to a PPC firewall that only allows certain apps to use data usage.

I'm sure there's more than just us two that one benefit from this.

[kaiser47]

yes before taking a data option i've searched for such a tool but without success :(

f someone can find / make one it would be cool

[Koterpillar]

What do you mean, instant messaging will not charge you? What program do you use? Maybe it just sends SMS?
For MMS, you can delete Internet access point and only leave MMS access point.

[badbert]

I have just cancelled my Unlimited family messaging plan... Because they "DO" charge for MMS. The plan only covers the $0.25 charge per MMS but you are still charged per KB.

[moto2000]

I have just cancelled my Unlimited family messaging plan... Because they "DO" charge for MMS. The plan only covers the $0.25 charge per MMS but you are still charged per KB.

whaaat? no way? im with att wireless and it clearly states on their website that it includes picture/video messaging as well......hmm thats shady on their part.

and as mentioned earlier, yes, this only includes instant messaging via SMS and NOT data IMs.

A data connectoin is required to initially connect to the instant messaging client.

[moto2000]

For MMS, you can delete Internet access point and only leave MMS access point.

what do you mean by this? what will that do?