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what is the point of a wifi-capable cell phone?

if you sign up for a plan( e.g. AT&T) that already gives you unlimited internet browsing/emailing, what is the point of having a wifi-capable cell phone? is it just so that your web surfing is faster? or is there some other added bonus?

Public Comments

1. the only differnce is in preference, with wi-fi you can connect to your home computer and download onto your phone.
2. Certain Wi-Fi networks will actually have faster connectivity then through the cell towers, and for people who don't have unlimited data, it'll help them cut down on their phone bill.
3. Some service providers also offer wi-fi calling, not just data, so it doesn't use any minutes off your plan. T-mobile calls it "hotspot" calling, for example.
4. its faster then a data plan. If you are in a place with no cell coverage, you still have the internet you dont have to sell your life for a contract you can install programs that allow you to control your pc/server over wifi att for example has a cap of 5gb on their unlimited data plan, wifi has no cap and then you have voip, which doesnt cost towards your phone minutes or data. I would never buy a phone that didnt have wifi