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03-27-2021 12:57 PM
This is a dumb question ,but i want to know what data means,i am looking for a phone from them,1 line,talk only, meaning of data please.
03-27-2021 01:07 PM - edited 03-27-2021 01:18 PM
You're using your mobile data whenever you're not connected to WiFi.
Your phone has to 'connect' to something for you to use it.
WiFi where there is internet, DATA when there is no access to WiFi.
03-27-2021 01:15 PM
Most of the time, WiFi is cheaper, more reliable, and faster for anything you need to do online.
The only major benefit to Mobile Data is portability
for access in areas without a
landline internet connection.
03-27-2021 01:25 PM
Data is used as a measurement of time used on the internet When Not Connected to WiFi. Most places you go to shop,eat, hospitals etc. you are connected to their WiFi. When at home you are connected to your WiFi.
When connected to anyone's WiFi, you are Not Using Data.
hckynut
03-27-2021 02:41 PM - edited 03-27-2021 08:20 PM
Public Wi-Fi is not safe. Most people use a VPN
When they are not at home and you have to buy pay.
03-27-2021 02:58 PM
@goldensrbest wrote:This is a dumb question ,but i want to know what data means,i am looking for a phone from them,1 line,talk only, meaning of data please.
Most cell phone plans include data, texting and talking. Data is what you do online.
03-27-2021 03:10 PM
The only major benefit to Mobile Data is
portability for access in areas without a landline internet connection.
WiFi is not available in most remote areas.
03-27-2021 03:20 PM
Examples of data usage on a cell phone would include things like:
-surfing the web
-checking email
-posting on social media
-watching videos
-listening to music
On a cell phone you have three basic types of communication components:
-data
-texting
-voice
03-27-2021 04:48 PM
@Nuttmeg wrote:
Public Wi-Fi is not safe. Most people use a VPN
When hen not at home and you have to buy pay.
Hmm! I can't remember the last time I did anything connected to wifi on my Tracfone. Fact the 1 thing I can even remember using it for was calling wife from the ER. She was Pet Sitting and would not be home for 5 more days, and i was being admitted into the hospital.
With our 4 cats and our dog at home, i obviously would not be able to take care of them. So, for the 2 days i spent in the hospital, she had to drive 30 miles each way to come home and take care of our furry ones.
Don't remember ever using wifi on my phone, or any of my smart Tracfones. Now my wife? Have no idea what she knows about wifi, but she uses it when out all the time. Will see what she knows about this.
My view? I don't think much of anything we do/use outside of our homes is safe, and I see it getting worse. Seems like a lot of certain workers want to know our every move, and I think they are pretty close now. Private medical records? Ha, that's funny. I have no idea how some companies trying to sell me life insurance know certain things in my medical records. Anyways! Thank you for the info about this.
hckynut
03-27-2021 05:21 PM
We have Consumer Cellular and love it. Very happy with the service and low bill! They are very easy to work with also.
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