Web and Data
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Web and Data
Your phone
’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet. This section addresses
your phone
’s data connections and the built-in Web browser.
Data Services
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Data Services
When subscribed to a Boost plan with data, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of
data services. This section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including
launching a data connection and navigating the Web with your phone.
Note:
Access to data services may depend on the data coverage within your area. Please
check
boostmobile.com
for latest coverage info.
Launch a Web Connection
Data Connection Status and Indicators
Launch a Web Connection
Launching a Web connection is as simple as opening the browser on your phone.
► Press
>
Web
. (Your data connection starts and you see the home page.)
Tip:
To change the default launch page to the last page you viewed, press
Options
(right
softkey) and select
Browser settings
>
Startup page
>
Use the last page I visited
>
Confirm
(left softkey).
Data Connection Status and Indicators
Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of
the screen. The following symbols are used:
Icon
Description
Your phone is within the data network service area. This icon is
animated while your phone is transferring data (for example, when
you are opening a Web page).
Your phone is within the data network service area, but you are
not transferring data (for example, when you are viewing a Web
page that has already been opened), or you are signed out or
disconnected from the data network.