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Expert: - 2/15/2011


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Hey.  I have an unlocked T-mobile Mytouch 3g that I am using with AT&T and for the most part everything works well.  However, I have not been able to figure out how to get MMS to work without using data because I have no data plan just unlimited messaging so I disabled the use of data on the phone.  I was wondering if you have any idea how to make MMS work on the phone.
                                                                                                                        Thanks in advance,
                                                                                                                                                     Austin

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MMS is data so unfortunately, you cannot use MMS without using data either via a plan or on a per kbps basis. Unlimited messaging only relates to text messaging. MMS is not part of that and is considered data because it goes over the data channels, not voice, like SMS (text messaging) does. If you want MMS, you can't disable data.  

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I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.

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