techie questions - cell phones

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we have older regular cell phones. we're thinking of upgrading by purchasing unlocked smarter phones then changing out the SIMS card.

will this work?

wouldl I be able to have wi-fi connection, at hot spots, without having to purchase a data plan.

we have ATT.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I'd ask someone from your carrier's tech support if I were you, before trying.

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

dont think smart phones have sim cards...and i dont think you can access wi-fi without a data plan...do yourselves a favor and spend the money...its life changing

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Skinhit, reply 2
dont think smart phones have sim cards...and i dont think you can access wi-fi without a data plan...do yourselves a favor and spend the money...its life changing

My smartphone Droid 2 Global has a sim card. And you can access wifi without a data plan...but service for a smartphone at all the major carriers requires a mandatory data plan.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

you can purchase unlocked cellphones from various places. IF the smart phone has a sim card you can trade it over, you just won't have all the features.

Quoting Skinhit, reply 2
do yourselves a favor and spend the money...its life changing

I'm retired, don't need all the bells and whistles, just want a nice phone and really don't need a data plan.

I haven't made the jump, still undecided.