Vladimir, you only need data access for the 5 minute activation process. Beyond activation, the data plan is only necessary for "always-on-networking"; however, if you do not care for always-on- networking, you can definitely just use Wi-Fi networking intermittently -- that is, whenever you obtain a Wi-Fi signal (an open one, or one that you have a password for).
Indeed, as Michael answered, there is no way for your carrier to know that you are using Wi-Fi. If money is tight, do not hesitate to cancel your data plan. As long as you have a Wi-Fi router at home, you'll be fine. I sense a bit of underlying fear in your second question -- fear of the carrier. I share your sentiment, and believe that most subscribers do too. The reason is that the carriers have traditionally held the power due to the lack of regional competition -- they mostly exist in regional monopolies -- and any violation of their rules normally results in monetary penalties. I believe that Google recognizes this, and is addressing this issue in a meaningful way -- they have filed a patent for "devices, systems and methods" that would automatically poll nearby wireless services to find the best price for a voice or a data connection: http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/09/google-files-pa.html --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
