New to smartphones - connect through wifi?

[JediSasquatch]

I just bought the HTC Sensation...
Can I listen to Pandora through my home wi-fi, or must I use the TMobile network?

How can I be sure I am not using TMobile network data?

 

[CVSiN]

yes you can. once connected to WIFI it will use it for all data.

 

[QueBert]

If you want to be 100% sure use the HTC power widget to turn off mobile network/3g.

 

[JediSasquatch]

Thanks!

Next question - on the HTC it shows a wi-fi calling option - but there's a warning that it will use plan minutes (T Mobile).

So, does anyone know if TMobile also charges me data fees / quantity against any data I receive through the Wi-fi?

- the question is important in that I only have 200 mb of data plan, which I figured would be enough for what I need while driving around, but if I start listening to Pandora on the wi-fi at home, it will eat up 200 mb REAL quick.

 

[ViRGE]

Thanks!

Next question - on the HTC it shows a wi-fi calling option - but there's a warning that it will use plan minutes (T Mobile).

So, does anyone know if TMobile also charges me data fees / quantity against any data I receive through the Wi-fi?

- the question is important in that I only have 200 mb of data plan, which I figured would be enough for what I need while driving around, but if I start listening to Pandora on the wi-fi at home, it will eat up 200 mb REAL quick.

T-Mobile (and all the other carriers) only charge you for data that goes through their network. They do not charge for (and cannot monitor) WiFi data.

 

[mammador]

It is not via the provider's own network, so how can they charge you? Your wi-fi ultimately stems from your ISP, not a mobile telephony provider.