AT&T Galaxy S No Data Plan but still want multimedia message

[tinawu0203]

Hi my friend gave me an AT&T Galaxy S phone. I don't want to add AT&T data plan, but I still want to be able to send/ receive multimedia message. I try to add new APN to select only mms (instead of internet+mms), but I can't select my new added APN as my new default. I think my phone was pre-programmed by AT&T or something. The default APN was called "ATT WAP", and I can't edit this APN setting. I tried to call AT&T, but all they tried to do is forcing me to add data plan to my smart phone. Can anyone help me?

 

[konazxiii]

Your first area of concern should be that at&t will know that you're using a smart phone soon enough. When they do, they'll eventually just add data to your plan so it won't much matter.

 

[loraque]

They actually do it immediately now. There is NO way to have a smart phone on ATT and NOT pay for a data plan. NO WAY.

No, it does not make sense. Yes, you would think wifi is a workable solution. ATT has no interest in allowing a smart phone without a data plan however. Pretty sure the other carriers are the same.

 

[ls377]

The only way you might be able to get away with it is using a non-AT&T branded phone, since they probably use recorded IMEIs. I think T-Mo might let you do it, but don't quote me on that.