Hello.
I have AT&T. I'm 15, and am a member on a family plan.
I have the option to upgrade on May 15th.
I'm looking to get a smartphone, but have no idea where to start.
I don't want something über expensive like a Nexus One.
I merely need something so I can check my e-mail, do light browsing, and possibly IMing.
One thing I'm uncertain of is, do I HAVE to pay for the 3G network, or can I simply use the EDGE network? If I can use the EDGE network without having to pay for the 3G, how much does the EDGE network cost per month? Is there a fixed rate?
Will there always be extra fees for data plans and so on? If so, I think I'll just stick to a regular slider phone or something without dealing with the extra costs.
I'm rather ignorant about cell phones. Any help would be appreciated.
I have AT&T. I'm 15, and am a member on a family plan.
I have the option to upgrade on May 15th.
I'm looking to get a smartphone, but have no idea where to start.
I don't want something über expensive like a Nexus One.
I merely need something so I can check my e-mail, do light browsing, and possibly IMing.
One thing I'm uncertain of is, do I HAVE to pay for the 3G network, or can I simply use the EDGE network? If I can use the EDGE network without having to pay for the 3G, how much does the EDGE network cost per month? Is there a fixed rate?
Will there always be extra fees for data plans and so on? If so, I think I'll just stick to a regular slider phone or something without dealing with the extra costs.
I'm rather ignorant about cell phones. Any help would be appreciated.