If you click on IE, it should open the data connection automatically. Browse then when you are done, go to the comm manager and shut down. Alltel is the one company that does its data in minutes when you dont have a plan (due to, I think, the whole Alltel Axcess thing for dumb phones. Alltel data cannot tell what type of data you are using.) Been doing this for a couple of years, first with my Moto Q and now with my Vogue. Has never shown any data usage, just minutes. Anytime use during week days, and of course nights and weekends become unlimited.