Originally Posted by
no1mad
Yes. Just about every 'smart phone' on the market, regardless of the brand or operating system, requires a data plan on top of basic voice service. That's why I use my laptop for VoiP and texting as much as possible and save the airtime on my Tracfone.
TMobile Pay As You Go will let you put a sim into any unlocked phone. The plan doesn't even have a rate for data service. I've used it on a first generation iphone for over 4 years. However, this app would only work if it doesn't require any data service.
But back to the previous question, yes we pay to receive texts and phone calls unlike other countries; it is arguable more fair this way, have the cost of the call split between the 2 service providers. Or is cell phone service simply free in your country?