How to Make a Cell Phone Have WiFi Internet Without a Data Plan
A wireless cellular network is not the only way that you can connect your smartphone to the Internet. You can also use the phone's built-in wireless adapter to connect to the Internet through a Wi-Fi network. If you don't intend to use the Internet a lot on your phone, you can save money by not getting a data plan to access the Internet through your wireless carrier's network. Instead, connect to available Wi-Fi networks by accessing the Wi-Fi utility in your smartphone.
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Instructions
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Windows Mobile Phone
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Swipe the Start screen on your Windows phone to the left to reveal the App list.
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Tap "Settings," then select "Wi-Fi."
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Tap the "Wi-Fi Networking" button to the "On" position. The list of available wireless networks appear on the screen.
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Select the Wi-Fi network that you want to connect to. If prompted, enter the password to access the network.
BlackBerry Phone
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Select "Manage Connections" from the Home screen on your BlackBerry.
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Select "Set Up Wi-Fi Networks," then select "Next." Select "Scan for Networks" to reveal the available Wi-Fi networks in the immediate area. Select "Turn Wi-Fi On" if prompted by the system.
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Select the Wi-Fi network that you want to use, then select "Connect." Enter the network's password in the "Password" field if prompted. Select "Finish" to complete the connection.
Apple IPhone
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Tap "Settings" on the Home screen of your iPhone, then tap "Wi-Fi."
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Tap the button to the right of "Wi-Fi" to the "ON" position. The available wireless networks automatically display in the Choose a Network section.
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Tap the network that you want to access, then enter the password for the network if prompted.
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