# What is the benefit of WiFi on a smartphone?

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [May 16, 2010, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-benefit-of-wifi-on-a-smartphone/539638 "2010-05-16T14:25:24Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 16, 2010, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-benefit-of-wifi-on-a-smartphone/539638/21 "2010-05-16T21:39:25Z")

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If you ever leave America, roaming 3G charges are outrageous. WiFi is often free.

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