Android and Pay As You Go 'DayPass' access

I'd like to use an Android phone with T-mobile pay as you go, and only use data access rarely - for which the DayPass at $1.49 unlimited per day looks perfect.

Unfortunately, on the online Q&A for the Comet Android device, http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/Phones/cell-phone-detail.aspx?class=prepaid&cell-phone=T-Mobile-Comet-Prepaid (you may need to open 'Reviews' and 'Q&A' tabs)

I find:
 
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How is web usage charged, for example, 1 minute per 1 minute of how???
1 month, 1 week ago
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Anonymous
Louisville, KY
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You have to use it with a monthly plan (not necessarily a contract plan). You cannot use it with pay as you go.
3 weeks, 6 days ago
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Anonymous


So I called T-Mobile tech support, and the rep told me this is because all Android devices require a Google login on restart, and if internet connection fails, the entire start sequence fails too.

I find that questionable. Wouldn't it mean that taking an Android device outside of a friendly 3g area disables GSM use, even if GSM coverage exists? Is that true? It's a dealbreaker for me if so.

If it is possible to use an Android device with Pay As You Go and DayPass access, and any of you are currently doing so, please share stories.

Thanks.

As long as you setup WIFI for the activation your ok. I know there should be a key you should be able to press to bypass activation but im unsure what it is at this point or if it exists.

As long as you setup WIFI for the activation your ok. I know there should be a key you should be able to press to bypass activation but im unsure what it is at this point or if it exists.

What is "Activation"? If it is something that only occurs the first time I ever power up, no big deal - I can be near WiFi for that. If I "activate" every time I charge, or unlock, or something to that effect, that's not so good - even if I wanted to pay for unlimited data, I won't always be near 3G when I want a phone.

Thanks for the reply!

You must enter a gmail address. This is only needed one time or in case you factory default the phone. So you only need to do this one time over WIFI.

Correct Viper and it is extremely simple.