Is Data Service Required to Use Cell Phone Wi-Fi?
Cell phone data service is not necessary to use cell phone Wi-Fi. As long as a phone has a Wi-Fi radio and there is a network within range, access to network services is available without using the cell phone data service.
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Features
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Cell phones with Wi-Fi radios can take advantage of the faster data connections offered by Wi-Fi networks, while still having all of their applications housed in a portable cell phone.
Benefits
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In addition to faster data transfers, a cell phone's Wi-Fi connection also saves you money. Rather than paying per megabyte of data use or adding a costly data plan to your contract, a Wi-Fi connection offers data features for free, wherever there is Wi-Fi.
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Identification
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You can identify if your phone has Wi-Fi by opening the settings menu and checking for an option to activate Wi-Fi services.
Potential
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The high speeds offered by Wi-Fi connections allow a phone to download software updates quickly, and the speeds even support the use of services such as Skype, which offers voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) phone service.
Warning
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If using an unsecured Wi-Fi connection, such as those available at coffee shops and airports, avoid sending personal information or making online purchases using your phone. The wireless data service is much more secure than a shared Wi-Fi connection.
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