[ca2l3vin]

Abit of old news but yeah. Ever since November 14 of last year any pda released after this date (Touch Pro, Omnia, Saga, Touch Diamond ect.) Is now required to have a data plan on it. Anyone with a pda that launched before this date (even if they bought it after this date) can still have there data PayAsUGo or Blocked all together. No other way around it its embedded in the system by marketing.

Verizon's Reason for doing this? (which I think is BS but meh I have no say)
There were alot of people who were not proficient enough to use the wifi capability and not use the verizon network causing alot of people to get constant overages which would result in alot of returns for pda devices in fear that they would go over again (you have the ability to block data but you cant get pictures since mms goes over data). Since this was causing so many returns VZW is attempting to go with the blackberry route where its known and TOLD upfront you MUST have a data package in order to use the phone.

Remember people its all about marketing. Ironically as I thought the idea would just alienate everyone its actually working. Sales of advance devices are picking up and we have a lot less calls naturally about data overages then ever before. Just goes to show some people dont need pda's in my opinion if they cant understand simple data/wifi usage.

EDIT: Oh and we cant monitor WiFi Usage so you can use it all you want. Its just your still paying to use our networks EVDO meaning WIFI is only useful now for a little bit faster speeds. The use of WIFI does not determine any cost what so ever as its connecting to a network that is NOT ours (like how you pay for a Broadband Card or Cable/DSL connection but you can still connect to wifi for free anywhere you go.)