can i turn off verizons internet? - Motorola Q Forum

bmar29 · 04-21-2008, 01:52 PM

i am planning on purchasing the wifi card for my Q9m. until then, is there a way to turn off the internet on my phone so i dont accidentally use it and then get charged for it?

rudeboy · 04-21-2008, 02:16 PM

password protect it ? see this post..

spork27 · 04-22-2008, 05:21 PM

You can call and have a data block put on your account. The CR will find this strange since you have a smartphone, but they'll do it for you.

rudeboy · 04-22-2008, 06:04 PM

wouldn't a data block prevent wifi also ?

potQ.

doogald · 04-22-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rudeboy

wouldn't a data block prevent wifi also ?

potQ.

It should not, as you are blocking data through Verizon's data network, not all data on the device.

n99hockey · 04-22-2008, 07:45 PM

it might prevent you from using MMS

BigSamson · 04-22-2008, 10:50 PM

You can turn off and on your data plan by going to Verizions web site. It's under:

My Phone > Add/Remove Features > Multimedia

Or the direct link is:

https://ebillpay.verizonwireless.com/vzw/accountholder/account/maint-features.do

You can disable/enable V CAST Music, Mobile Web, Application Downloads, and V CAST Video Clips without having to contact customer support.

Also this does not disable MMS/texting. I haven't tested wifi yet as my card just came in today but I'll update later tonight.

rudeboy · 04-23-2008, 09:45 AM

welcome aboard BigSamson..

spork27 · 04-23-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by n99hockey

it might prevent you from using MMS

If you put a Data Block on your account you will be unable to receive MMS since on a smartphone MMS is considered data, unlike regular phones, but you will still be able use WiFi. The Data Block isn't anything specific to your device, it's specific to your account. WiFi wouldn't be using anything related to your Verizon account for access, so therefore it'd be fine.

BigSamson, the type of Data Block I'm talking about isn't for any specific application. It completely blocks all in/out non-text message and non-phone call data through Verizon's system.

BigSamson · 04-23-2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rudeboy

welcome aboard BigSamson..

Thanks Rudy! I'm still waiting for the fourth wave my friend.

UPDATE: The wifi will work with the data block.