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To add more mobile internet data to your Wightman Mobility account, call us at 1.888.477.2177 or email us here.
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If you’re ready to bring your own device to Wightman, these are the things you’ll need to ensure before you switch:
If your device is compatible, you may purchase a Wightman SIM card at one of our offices.
Once you’ve purchased your Wightman SIM card, simply insert it into your phone.
If your device is not compatible, check out our selection of phones here.
Before you purchase a SIM card from Wightman, check to see if your phone is unlocked and compatible with our network.
We recommend that you purchase your device from an authorized dealer. If you buy privately, ensure the phone turns on, is unlocked, and is ready for new setup before purchase. Note that many providers will only unlock a phone for its original owner.
There are two ways to turn off or on your data:
1. a. Launch the Settings app from your Home screen.
b. Tap Cellular.
c. Tap the switch next to Cellular Data.
Your cellular data is now off and you will only be connected to the internet when connected to Wi-Fi.
2. a. Unlock your phone and swipe up from the bottom of your screen. (For iPhone X and later models, swipe down from the top of the screen.)
b. Click the green Cellular Data icon in the top left box to deselect it.
When the icon is gray and no longer selected, your cellular data is off and you will only be connected to the internet when connected to Wi-Fi
How to turn on cellular data on an iPhone:
1. a. Launch the Settings app from your Home screen.
b. Tap Cellular.
c. Tap the switch next to Cellular Data.
Your cellular data is now on and any apps you use requiring an internet connection are now permitted to use data.
2. a. Unlock your phone and swipe up from the bottom of your screen. (For iPhone X and later models, swipe down from the top of the screen.)
b. Click the Cellular Data icon in the top left box. It will turn green when selected.
Your cellular data is now on and any apps you use requiring an internet connection are now permitted to use data.
Disabling Wi-Fi Assist
Wi-Fi Assist is an iPhone specific application that lets you automatically pop over to cellular data if you end up on a Wi-Fi network with a poor connection. That’s great for maintaining your Netflix stream or Facebook browsing, but not so great for your data usage.
Here’s how to turn Wifi Assist off:
1. Launch the Settings app.
2. Tap Cellular.
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and switch the Wi-Fi Assist toggle to Off.
Controlling Data Usage on Your Wightman Provided Samsung SmartPhone
Wightman Mobility offers a wide range of Samsung Mobility devices. Samsung Smartphones allow the user to monitor, restrict and control their device’s data usage.
How to switch mobile data on or off:
You can easily switch your mobile data on or off by pulling down the extended drop-down menu by swiping down the screen with one finger twice.
Tap the Mobile data icon to turn it on or off.
Alternatively, you can turn it on and off in the Settings menu by going to Settings->Connections->Data Usage->tap the slider/tickbox on or off.
How to check how much mobile data you have used:
Your device records how much mobile data you use. You can check how much you have used by following the below steps:
If you want to change the cycle measured, tap the period measured, then Change cycle, and enter the date you wish.
How to set a mobile data limit:
On Older Android Phones:
Tick the box marked Set mobile data limit (Note: on some devices, this will appear below the graph, and will be a slider instead of a tickbox). You can change the limit by tapping the line on the graph and moving it up or down.
If you want to confirm or increase your mobile data allowance, Contact Wightman Customer Service.
On Newer Android phones:
First Navigate to Billing Cycle and data warning: Settings → Connections → Data Usage → Billing Cycle and data warning
Secondly to turn on a Data limit turn on the slider Set data limit.
An option will then appear at the bottom to set a specific data limit.
Here are a couple things you can try to fix this issue:
Ensure APN settings are correct. APN settings are needed to be able to use data on mobile phones.
Here are a couple things you can try to fix this issue:
If all above troubleshooting fails, please call Technical Support at 877-327-4440 and we can further diagnose this issue.
If you cannot send text messages please follow steps below for both Android devices and iPhones.
If these steps fail, then confirm that the Message Centre number is entered correctly.
The message centre ensures that your text message is sent to the recipient. If the wrong message centre number is saved in your phone, the text message can’t be sent.
To verify Message Centre number, follow the instructions below for your type of device, Android or iPhone.
Android
iPhone
If text messages are still not sending, call Wightman Technical Support at 1.877.327.4440, to ensure you have text messaging enabled.
If all above troubleshooting fails, you made need to reset your phone to factory settings. Please ensure you have backed up your personal information.
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