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Why doesn't the X advertise WiFi? Does it have WiFi or not?

gr8fandini
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‎12-10-2010 01:45 AM

A lot of the other droid phones advertise WiFi, but the X doesn't. Why? Does it not have WiFi? What is different about it from the other phones that advertise WiFi?

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Hulk0069
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‎12-10-2010 02:21 AM
It does have wifi, and they advertising that it's also can be a wifi hotshot.
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gr8fandini
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In response to Hulk0069
‎12-10-2010 03:35 AM

I didn't see it listed in the features category on line. Looked under all headings.

 

So, if you are within range of a wireless router does that mean it will automatically switch to WiFi to do everything, even make phone calls?

 

That would be great, would take care of those crappy signals inside buildings and businesses.

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crb79
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In response to Hulk0069
‎12-10-2010 03:38 AM

Not only does the Droid X have WiFi, it has Wifi hotspot which the advertisements boast.  So it can not only connect to Wifi, it can be a wifi connection.

 

No it does not automatically connect to wifi, you have to set it up.  And your phone calls can only be placed over the cellular network.

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gr8fandini
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In response to crb79
‎12-10-2010 03:55 AM

Do any of the phones use WiFi to make calls when available? I think some of the competition does.

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crb79
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In response to gr8fandini
‎12-10-2010 05:27 AM

If you have Skype you can do free skype to skype calls over wifi with the latest update.  However I have never heard of any "competition" having internet calling.  Skype Mobile is even exclusive to Verizon right now.

 

Edit: Scratch that, Skype is still only over 3g.  Reading thru their updates and the following update said it doesn't work over wifi, but simply doesn't require you to close your wifi connection before using Skype which runs over 3g.  

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gr8fandini
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‎12-10-2010 01:33 PM

I know sprint used to, but you had to have a device plugged into the network in your house and your calls were routed over the internet. Was really designed for poor cell signals inside your house. The guy at T-mobile said that their phones switched to WiFi when close to a WiFi location to improve cell service when inside, still came off your minutes though which was OK with me, was just looking for improved cell service inside my house which sucks. I have a Verizon network extender which is great, but it looked like many providers were going to WiFi in place of devices like the network extenders to compensate for poor cell signals where WiFi was available. As a matter of fact I think Verizons network extender is not sold anymore which made me think they were making a switch to WiFi in place of it.

 

Any further comments or info reguarding this?

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Wildman
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In response to gr8fandini
‎12-10-2010 02:03 PM

With Sprint and T-Mobile calls can go through a device that you connected to the broadband connection at your house, which in my opinion is a silly ideal to do with a cellphone and besides you have to start a new contract for the device to work so it will be like paying for the phone service twice, plus it only works at location where device is installed.   Besides Verizon has a simular device but this is just the worst ideal, why make your device reception depend on a broadband connection device, wouldnt it be easier and cheaper to setup a account with the number of VOIP services out there and use home phone..

 

My thought is, give me service in area that I need... Dont charge me twice to use my device I am already paying for service for and not to forget you need to pay for another device that can cost about 200.00 more just to use the phone.

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gr8fandini
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In response to Wildman
‎12-10-2010 02:07 PM

Can you set up service on VOIP with a cell phone?

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Wildman
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In response to gr8fandini
‎12-10-2010 02:12 PM

There is a number of apps that allows a wifi to be used to communicate across the web but why would you want to, if you are at a location with broadband connection and you want to make internet calls, why not just use Vonage or other services intended for this.

 

Heres some information to use VOIP on Cellphones:

http://www.howtodothings.com/electronics/how-to-make-a-voip-call-through-your-cell-phone

 

http://www.laptopmag.com/advice/how-to/Turn-Your-Cell-into-a-VoIP-Phone.aspx

 

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gr8fandini
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‎12-10-2010 02:30 PM

Well, I don't know how these VOIP's work for cell phones but network extenders seem to be the best choice for  me. Continunued use of the same phone with the same number is the way that makes the most sense for me. Got rid of any land lines a long time ago, saves money and I don't have to give my customers multiple ph numbers. Both my wife and daughter have simple phones with texting and that's it. We use a computer for web access. Walk in the house and it's cell service as usual with no reception issues, as long as the internet is working. No dropped calls and flawless reception with full signal. If VOIP's for cell phones work like this then I'm interested, otherwise not sure if it's for me

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Wildman
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‎12-10-2010 02:49 PM

But the signal extender if using VOIP protocol...  Plus you have to set up a monthly service contract to use the extender.  If you are OK with paying for two phones just to use one its your decision but this is one of the reasons I left Sprint because instead of fixing reception issue they gave me the extender option that required a 2 year contract, 200.00 for device and a 50.00 a month for service for device... Its not that serious for me...

 

Good luck on figuring our a solution, sounds like you might just want to look into Skpe... 

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gr8fandini
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‎12-10-2010 06:32 PM

You pay extra for the device every month after purchasing it with sprint? I have one with verizon and you buy the device, plug it in to the back othe modem and that's it, no monthly fee, no contract. You still use your minutes on your plan but that's ok. I don't know about T-mobile, but when I was talking to the T-mobile guy he was telling me that they were no longer carrying a network extender type of device, there phones would access WiFi were available and that did the same thing as the network extender device. I liked the sound of that, but I always wonder if these guys have all their facts straight and they are just trying to get you to switch. 

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crb79
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‎12-10-2010 06:59 PM

 

gr8fandini wrote:

You pay extra for the device every month after purchasing it with sprint? I have one with verizon and you buy the device, plug it in to the back othe modem and that's it, no monthly fee, no contract. You still use your minutes on your plan but that's ok. I don't know about T-mobile, but when I was talking to the T-mobile guy he was telling me that they were no longer carrying a network extender type of device, there phones would access WiFi were available and that did the same thing as the network extender device. I liked the sound of that, but I always wonder if these guys have all their facts straight and they are just trying to get you to switch. 

 

The guy at T-mobile is smoking the good stuff.  If you could use your cellphone over wifi, it would eliminate the need to have a minutes plan.

 

A network extender is one thing, but standard voice calls over wifi without a voip program is not going to happen.

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gr8fandini
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‎12-11-2010 12:48 AM
crb79 wrote:

 

 

The guy at T-mobile is smoking the good stuff.  If you could use your cellphone over wifi, it would eliminate the need to have a minutes plan.

 

A network extender is one thing, but standard voice calls over wifi without a voip program is not going to happen.

:smileyvery-happy:

 

Just telling you what he said, I do see your point. The people in the verizon store do seem to really know their stuff, didn't really get that feeling from the T-mobile guy, but that was just one sales rep,...... Could've been new :smileysurprised:

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