Going Data Free

DMWagner · #1 (**permalink**) 02-16-2010, 02:05 PM

I have the TouchPro with Alltel and I am out of contract now.

I am considering dropping my Smartphone Pak which has the data included down to a cheap $39.99 plan and use my phone without data.

Is there a way I can switch off the data on my phone so that it can't turn on easily and I don't unkowningly use data and run up a bill?

**shaggylive** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-16-2010, 02:08 PM

modaco's NoData.cab

**AZTECHKA** · #3 (**permalink**) 02-16-2010, 02:10 PM

My son had a phone on my plan and he wasn't supposed to be using data... He did. 500.00 later... I called Sprint and explained... They worked with me and wrote off a large chunk plus gave me some credits on my account.
What they did to resolve the issue was block his IP address. This might work for you.
Not sure if it would interfere with your WiFi.
p.

DMWagner · #4 (**permalink**) 02-16-2010, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the replies guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaggylive

modaco's NoData.cab

Does picture messaging still work with that? I understand that they require data to work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauldehoyos

My son had a phone on my plan and he wasn't supposed to be using data... He did. 500.00 later... I called Sprint and explained... They worked with me and wrote off a large chunk plus gave me some credits on my account.
What they did to resolve the issue was block his IP address. This might work for you.
Not sure if it would interfere with your WiFi.
p.

I might just do that, but I want to keep data available just in case of an emergency situation where I absolutely need data and it would be worth the cost.

Batman · #5 (**permalink**) 02-16-2010, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaggylive

modaco's NoData.cab

you beat me to it lol

mastergadgets · #6 (**permalink**) 02-17-2010, 11:27 AM

You may have difficulty dropping your data plan. Many of the providers will not allow you to drop data if you have a data capable phone. Reason is because of big bills as mentioned before.
Good luck with it!

DMWagner · #7 (**permalink**) 02-17-2010, 11:53 AM

I've heard that as well about Verizon specifically. I sure hope it's not the case with Alltel. If so, I still have my old phone and will just use it instead, kinda miss the little bugger anyways.

JFettig · #8 (**permalink**) 02-18-2010, 10:00 PM

You said alltel right?

If you go into the store to make this change, have them hook up your old phone.

When you get home, call 1800alltel1 and have them switch it back to your touch pro, problem solved.

Thats how I have mine set up. no expensive data plan.

Jon