Is there a way I can use this phone without having to pay the data fees? If I sim unlock it, maybe?
AT&T Captivate be used without data?
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I think that you can do that but only if you unlock the device
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I could easily be proven wrong, but I think I heard somebody say that they won't know unless you connect to their data network.
Not to mention that if the device identifies to the tower as a smartphone (IMEI) then I believe AT&T will automatically add the data plan to your account
Disabling data from settings works. WiFi will be working too. And you can ask ppl on AT&T end to disable any data, even on-demand pay-per-use charges.
I've heard that it's possible to backup and erase your efs folder so that you appear to have a generic imei number. By using a generic imei number, AT&T will not know you have a Captivate and you can request for them to turn off data on their end.
Just as a heads up, disabling data on the phone itself will also disable your ability to send and receive MMS messages. SMS will still send fine however. That's how its always been for me unless things have changed. Someone else feel free to chime in on this.
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Yes and no. You would get the Galaxy S generic IMEI, so they would still know. That still doesn't mean they will contact you about it though.
Unfortunate but so true
I wish AT&T offered more Data plan options 
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...especially a family plan. They do it for Texts and minutes...why not for data?
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...especially a family plan. They do it for Texts and minutes...why not for data?
I would guess because 4 data plans at $30/plan is a lot more money for them than 4 people sharing one data plan at, say, $60.I wish AT&T offered more Data plan options
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...especially a family plan. They do it for Texts and minutes...why not for data?
Just my two cents, though.
I've used a captivate and iphone before on a att line with the data blocked and never had to add a plan but mms will not work
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i use my cappy without data. i just get a go-phone sim and put it in. yes it does work. just disable data in the settings and your good. all i ever do is buy 20$ unlimited txt and use wifi lol
I think its garbage that they charge $25 for only 2GB and $45 only gets you a cruddy 4GB. And because they allow you now you can tether that. BS! I don't even have a plan. I just use wifi. I have textplus, Google voice, csipsimple, pbxs account and I have unlimited calls, internet, and text in wifi
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Aren't you still required a data plan that way? Only you only get 250ish MB for like $20? Or is that only the unlimited?
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@mrhaley, They won't activate a smartphone without a data package on the line.
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Way to contribute a solution. If you're living unplugged as you say, then why are you here? If you have nothing positive to contribute to our community, then don't post anything and leave.
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Please try to refrain from long sarcastic rants that dont contribute. but yes this question thread does belong in the Q&A forum... Moved!
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