Using Phone Only on Wifi

[ItnStln]

Yes, not natively, but if you download the free app TextPlus from the Market, you can send texts and pictures via wifi.

Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk

Am I correct in assuming that Google Talk will do the same thing?

 

[rizzman]

Am I correct in assuming that Google Talk will do the same thing?

Yes. It will only run of data via wifi.

 

[rizzman]

I'm going to be out of the country for a few weeks next month, and was interested in T-Mobile's WiFi Calling. So I guess yes, I am looking to text strictly with WiFi.

There is no way to do "texting" via wifi and not get charged a fee if done overseas. "Texts" are wired to go through a wireless carriers network to reach their intended person. "Messaging" like gtalk, aim, yahoo messenger, liveprofile.etc is strictly data. They will not incur a text charge if done on wifi.

PS. Be careful with WIFI calling. It is not a true VOIP. You WILL incur roaming charges if you use it overseas because will it is true you are using the feature, at some point your call has to connect to a wireless carrier in that country to make your phone call go through. I know this for a fact because I got nailed by TMO with overages when I made long distance international calls. I explained to them that it was a free feature on my G2x as explained by a sales rep at a store.....ahh but here is where they get you. It is free to use but the calls are still routed through them, using your minutes and their service. So I got hammered with long distance charges. Talk about misleading consumers. They sell you on "oh you can make any calls you want for free, even overseas." So be careful using wifi calling overseas as you will end up paying a pretty penny if you do.

 

[ItnStln]

There is no way to do "texting" via wifi and not get charged a fee if done overseas. "Texts" are wired to go through a wireless carriers network to reach their intended person. "Messaging" like gtalk, aim, yahoo messenger, liveprofile.etc is strictly data. They will not incur a text charge if done on wifi.

PS. Be careful with WIFI calling. It is not a true VOIP. You WILL incur roaming charges if you use it overseas because will it is true you are using the feature, at some point your call has to connect to a wireless carrier in that country to make your phone call go through. I know this for a fact because I got nailed by TMO with overages when I made long distance international calls. I explained to them that it was a free feature on my G2x as explained by a sales rep at a store.....ahh but here is where they get you. It is free to use but the calls are still routed through them, using your minutes and their service. So I got hammered with long distance charges. Talk about misleading consumers. They sell you on "oh you can make any calls you want for free, even overseas." So be careful using wifi calling overseas as you will end up paying a pretty penny if you do.

Whoa, thanks! I was told by a couple of T-Mobile reps that I can use a G2x in Germany and England to make WiFi calls to and from the US for FREE . . . thanks for explaining this to me! I was about to go out and get a G2x for that very reason.

 

[ItnStln]

Yes. It will only run of data via wifi.

Thanks! That's what I was thinking.

 

[rizzman]

Whoa, thanks! I was told by a couple of T-Mobile reps that I can use a G2x in Germany and England to make WiFi calls to and from the US for FREE . . . thanks for explaining this to me! I was about to go out and get a G2x for that very reason.

Hey don't get me wrong. I love my G2x. Don't let that dissuade you from not getting one. Just be weary when they say that to you. i was mislead and now am facing a 40+ dollars overage fee because of this little miscommunication. They should really explain what is 'really' meant by 'free wifi calling' It is not what it sounds to be and that irritates me. But now you know. Again this is a very slick device.

 

[ItnStln]

Again this is a very slick device.

It really is!