Mobile Authenticator + Extra charges ?

#0 - Oct. 20, 2009, 9:29 p.m.

First of all Blizz i just got my 2 accounts one which was hacked and put on a b-net account back today it took less then 10 min and i didn't wait in a phone que so kudos blizz on customer support 10/10.

To anyone having the "Iv been 100% careful but i still got hacked " Virus -Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware really help me out and found the problem.

Now to my question after my little hacking experience i been interested in getting a Mobile Authenticator but i remember something being said about needing wi-fi or something i plan on getting this on my cell phone that is pre-paid.

So my question is if i add a Mobile Authenticator to my account will i be charged by my phone every time i use it for accessing the internet or do i just buy it put it on my phone attach to my account and use it only being charged once ?

(Dos a mobile authenticator access the internet every time you use it to log on , therefor being charged by the cellphone company a small fee for accessing?)

Harlsoco

#4 - Oct. 20, 2009, 10:12 p.m.

As taken from the Battle.net Mobile Authenticator FAQ:

http://us.blizzard.com/support/article.xml?locale=en_US&articleId=26109

Q u o t e:
Do I need to have an active cell phone signal or access to a wireless network in order to use the Battle.net Mobile Authenticator? Why is airtime required for use?

Airtime is only required in order to enable your Battle.net Mobile Authenticator for the first time, or in the rare case when you may need to re-sync or reset the Authenticator. Once you have enabled the Authenticator, you do not need to be in range of an active cell phone signal or have access to wireless service in order to retrieve a code to log in.

I hope this helps, Fang.