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So I just got a free iphone (1st gen, darn) from my brother in law and I had a few questions. I'm in a contract with verizon so I can't exactly switch without paying a hefty sum. Is there a way to use the iphone with all its amenities just without the phone aspect (calling/txting/etc)? I'm willing to pay monthly (for internet, apps and such) I honestly just wanna use it just like an ipod that I can bring anywhere with internet access without the need for wifi...
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I've heard of a few people who got their new carrier to pay for the "early termination fee" from the old carrier. Ask your new carrier to cover the early termination fee or you'll walk out - they usually offer to pay it for you.
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Yes.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3406
(Edit - the above is for wifi/iPod Touch type usage. There is no officially supported way to use 3G for data but not for voice. They come hand-in-hand for the most part.)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3406
(Edit - the above is for wifi/iPod Touch type usage. There is no officially supported way to use 3G for data but not for voice. They come hand-in-hand for the most part.)
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the OP is talking about just using it as an iPod touch, no phone service.
OP - I think you'll only be able to use internet via wifi, unless there's an app for that (using cell signal with no service, i dont think you can just buy data from a carrier).
OP - I think you'll only be able to use internet via wifi, unless there's an app for that (using cell signal with no service, i dont think you can just buy data from a carrier).
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He still wants internet like the iphone. You can buy data from a carrier, but not with the iphone. They sell the 3G connect cards for laptops, new netbooks with built-in connectivity, and soon the mifi (and other similar devices). They probably won't offer it on the iphone because it's got skype to workaround the phone part.
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Originally Posted by Elistan,Jul 13 2009, 08:49 PM
Yes.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3406
(Edit - the above is for wifi/iPod Touch type usage. There is no officially supported way to use 3G for data but not for voice. They come hand-in-hand for the most part.)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3406
(Edit - the above is for wifi/iPod Touch type usage. There is no officially supported way to use 3G for data but not for voice. They come hand-in-hand for the most part.)
