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Since Android 2.2 you can disable packet data and only use Wi-Fi for Internet access.

Can I buy a device which does this and also does cell network vioce calls for around the price of an iPod Touch? Also can I get this device without having to pay mandatory data charges?

Assuming you're in the US (by your usage of 'cell phone' and 'data plan'), I have no idea. I'm in the UK, and got a Samsung Galaxy S for free on an £20 18mo contract without data.

In Finland Galaxy S was free with 16,90€ 24mo contract with 384kbit/s non-capped data.

We probably have the smallest operator margins (and/or most network overcapacity) in the EU. The US mobile communication prices seem unbelievable, esp. when everything related to tech is usually considerably more expensive here.

Thanks; I appreciate the new info.

Thanks for the info. Very interesting info.

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