[grob8]

i dont have a data plan, but really want the new imagining theme. is this possible? haha thanks.

[sheyan]

when i use smartphone, i could circumvent the data plan requirement by simply buying an unlocked/unbranded handset and use my current ATT SIM card /service. These are new phones and not used handsets, btw, and would indeed present a higher up front cost. Most of the unlocked smartphones can be synced to either google or outlook, sometimes requiring a third party app to do so. Keep in mind the handset you bring to ATT must not be ATT branded so the don't detect the IMEI and try to force the data plan later on at some point.

[daphne]

Originally Posted by sheyan

when i use smartphone, i could circumvent the data plan requirement by simply buying an unlocked/unbranded handset and use my current ATT SIM card /service. These are new phones and not used handsets, btw, and would indeed present a higher up front cost. Most of the unlocked smartphones can be synced to either google or outlook, sometimes requiring a third party app to do so. Keep in mind the handset you bring to ATT must not be ATT branded so the don't detect the IMEI and try to force the data plan later on at some point.

Did you copy and paste that information from here? See post # 2.
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