Can I use an iPhone 4G without a Data Plan with Bell?
Currently I'm with Bell and I'm on family plan without Data. Since the phone I had gotten is complete garbage (Samsung 551) I was contemplating on buying a iPhone 4G but not having to pay for Data. I was thinking of buying a refurbished one from EB Games and trade in my iPod but I'm worried that I may be charged for Data when I put in my current SIM card which I would cut to the micro SIM required for iPhone. I currently have all Data connection turned off by Bell, so no matter what, it is impossible to access the Internet without Wi-Fi. So after all this, is it possible to use an iPhone 4G with Bell without being charged? Also, does anyone know any places where I can buy a cheaper, refurbished iPhone 4G in Canada?
First off, I never owned an iPhone and basing my experience on other users and personal knowledge.
You need to check if the iPhone is unlocked or not. An unlocked iPhone will work with any carrier. A locked iPhone will only work with the carrier it was activated with.
You are correct in the fact that the SIM card will work right away the moment you trim it and fit it in the iPhone. As you already have Bell place a data block on the number, it should prevent the iPhone from accessing data. You will still be able to use the services you signed up with. Though, I would still watch the bill as Bell has messed up other users' billings before.
Another thing you may consider is getting a new micro SIM card from Bell and transfer the SIM data from the old card to the new one. This will cost $10+taxes. Or you may get lucky and they may give it to you for free.
Not sure about your other questions. Always got my phones (new) from carriers and no where else. I only paid outright for one phone. It was a Rogers Note which I ended up giving away to a relative and is being used on Fido. The relative using it has no data plan and with Android, you can turn data off within the phone's settings. I don't know if there's such an option with the iPhone.
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