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Question

Alcatel A205G - Internet Only

Feb 27, 2016 5:32PM PST

Just want to connect to WiFi Access for internet. Path to WiFi routers is not apparent... guidance sought

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With no apparent path,
Feb 28, 2016 8:28AM PST

While I worry the story here is missing details, it's anyone's guess what the issue is here.

Try other hotspots next.

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clarification
Feb 28, 2016 11:16PM PST

Read your reply several times... The phone came from a store. Could not understand why activation would be required if a cellular contract would not be needed. Have also posted this to Alcatel for the A205G.

Cordially

Unnecessary link to shop deleted by moderator.

Post was last edited on February 29, 2016 4:02 AM PST

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That's only a little clearer.
Feb 29, 2016 8:40AM PST

This model phone is not a smart phone so any use requires it to be on a network and activated with ONE EXCEPTION. And that exception depends on the country. Here you could use it to dial 911, but that's it. That's all it can do without activation and plan.

Furthermore this is a 7 dollar phone here. Not very useful without a plan.

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Hi
Feb 29, 2016 3:55AM PST

Give some more details..