Smozzy for Android lets you surf the web for free (kind of)
0. phoneArena posted on 14 Feb 2012, 03:48
Smozzy is an Android app that has a tricky way of letting you surf the web without the need for a data plan. All the data that is transmitted gets sent via SMS and MMS. Of course, you need an unlimited texting plan...
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1. rex1213 posted on 14 Feb 2012, 05:52 2 0
This is something I never thought could be possible. It's actually a clever concept.
2. Tarkio posted on 14 Feb 2012, 07:10 0 0
I love it! May not be the best way to get information, but sometimes when data is down, text still works. Could be great in places with very slow data speeds that make surfing essentially useless anyway. Also, in some countries with shaky data networks, this could help. With all of that said, most people who would need this type of service to work over text already know there are tons of info by text services that provide almost anything this could.
3. atheisticemetic posted on 14 Feb 2012, 08:10 0 2
however it's still an android app....which requires a data plan on most providers.
clever idea, however it almost feels redundant
5. bayusuputra posted on 14 Feb 2012, 08:31 2 0
what do you mean by that? not all android app constantly connects you through mobile data.. most work offline.. do you even know what you are talking about, dude? yes, you still need to download through 3G, but you can still use wifi..
the idea behind it is to reduce your data usage by switching from 3G to the usual sms, and this will allow those prepaid 2G users to be able to enjoy internet as well (maybe in the future) so you won't be limited by whether you are in 2G or 3G connection..
like i say, dude, do you even know what you are talking about?
i think it's a clever idea of using an image file sent over by MMS and let the app do the conversion.. this can be something big if the devs can make it work faster.. but otherwise a great alternative when you are nearing your data limit..
7. remixfa posted on 14 Feb 2012, 08:35 2 0
Now you can just grab the prepaid unlimited text program for $15 bux at tmobile, use smozzy for the internet and hook up to wifi to call through skype/googlevoice/vonnage/ whatever
10. jdrevolution posted on 14 Feb 2012, 11:32 0 0
I think what bay meant was because it's an android phone, carriers -require- data plans. (I believe the smallest one is 2 GB.) But considering most people aren't very heavy users, or, as you mentioned, people do use wi-fi when they have it available, they probably won't experience any overages with that anyways.
For some heavier users this will be convenient, but I can understand why bay said it would be kind of redundant.
I also don't think there is any android phone that is a 2G phone. So that would not be it's primary connection. Unless they're in a really poor service area, and if it's prepaid then they'd probably switch to a more reliable prepaid service.
Either way, I think it's a clever app, and has the potential to be very useful to a bunch of people. Definately a new way to "use the internet"
11. remixfa posted on 14 Feb 2012, 11:48 0 0
if you get the phone from elsewhere, or buy it full retail without the payment plan, Tmobile does not force the data plan on you. Apparently, other carriers are different, but on Tmobile if you want, you can have a galaxy2 with no internet. you are just going to pay for it.
13. -box- posted on 14 Feb 2012, 13:06 0 0
@jdrevolution: Some carriers have smaller data plans. AT&T has a 200 (now a 300) plan, and T-Mobile has either a 200 or 250. Verizon's lowest is 2Gb except for select areas that have (I believe) a 150MB plan for $15, which used to be 75MB until they bumped their data rates
14. atheisticemetic posted on 14 Feb 2012, 13:30 0 0
ive been selling cellphones and service for over 4 years..so when you say things like "dude, do you know what you're talking about?" it makes me wonder if you even read what i wrote.
since most REQUIRE a data package, why would i use this service as in the title of this article 'Smozzy for Android lets you surf the web for free (kind of)' i'm basically forced to have a data package with most providers (which means i pay :P ). With prepay i can see people using this, but there are much more effective alternatives imo.
opera mini for example is a better alternative...you sir are just slinging insults without actually reading what someone is saying
4. meetmadzky posted on 14 Feb 2012, 08:25 0 0
It's in Beta version. And the thing is that the app is somehow carrier-dependent. Would love to see this to work with any network provider around the globe.
9. solidsnakeduds013 posted on 14 Feb 2012, 10:44 0 0
There was already an article on this PA! Stop reposting the same articles! But still much love for phonearena
12. -box- posted on 14 Feb 2012, 13:04 0 0
Reminds me of when GPRS data was first coming into widespread use, it seemed to work in a similar manner. Trouble is, if one has a smartphone on most any U.S. carrier a data plan is automatically added and required to use said smartphone. Granted this could help the user be on a lower data plan, which would amount to some savings, but if the messages are being sent as MMS, (depending on the carrier) they can use their data capacity with it
