Trying to get out of iPhone data plan

[piatti]

Our family uses iPhones and the data plan are expensive. So I want to switch to a non-smart phone for all of us, non-smart phones that has bluetooth. Any recommendations? I think it would be better for us to use the iPhones as iTouches.

Also one thing we would worry about is the lack of GPS.

If I changed to T-mobile would I be able to use our iPhones with them without being charged any extra besides the basic plan sans data plan?
Also what could I do about the lack of GPS without a data plan?

 

[miles01110]

Also what could I do about the lack of GPS without a data plan?

Buy a GPS?

 

[piatti]

If we buy GPS for all three cars that would be about $300 dollars. I guess still worth it. Or not, as long as we look and study the map really closely with Google Maps before a trip.

Is there any media player that has GPS by radio connection? For example I heard Galaxy has radio transmission but not sure if that works as GPS (I'm guessing not but just in case).

 

[roadbloc]

So you manage to drive three cars at once?

 

[siurpeeman]

So you manage to drive three cars at once?

i'm sure plenty of families have a mom, a dad, and a kid who can all drive simultaneously and separately.

 

[roadbloc]

And they all need use of a Sat Nav whilst simultaneously driving?

 

[NZed]

And they all need use of a Sat Nav whilst simultaneously driving?

You never know when it might come in handy.... Dad might go out for an adventure, OP goes finding a new restaurant for him and his GF, and mom found a new place for her and her friends to hang out but is unsure about the exact location.

Not everybody live boring lives like you

 

[piatti]

I just called T mobile and its $30 for no data plan. Is that cheap?

 

[G51989]

GPS? Most " dumb " feature phones have it built in already.