Does it require a data plan?
215839
No, it does not require a data plan. It's an unlocked at&t; phone, but I was able to get the tmobile month to month plan.
215840
is it a small sim card or am i going to have to get it switched to one of the bigger ones?
215841
No, it does not require a data plan. It's an unlocked at&t phone, but I was able to get the tmobile month to month plan.
1409416
I have this phone and I do not have a data plan on it. My contract with AT&T has never had a data plan on it so it was not required for this phone.
968701
No data plan is need unless you want to download apps and be connected to the internet vie Wi-Fi. All that is need is that you have an AT&T; Sims card.If you already have AT&T; you can insert you old Sims card in and you will be operational.
2116117
Nope. I've had mine for 2 years and my hubby has had his for a year and neither of us have a data plan. You can access the internet from the phone if you have one, but if you don't get one, you can just use it for calls and texts.
96311
No data plan is required for this model, however, be certain that Verizon does not add a data plan when you activate the phone
458513
No, you don't have to have a data plan for this phone. We are using it as spare phone abroad with multiple providers. However, the charges will apply, when you use data though.
1139519
I don't know if a data plan is required ... though clearly you could not access e-mail without it. It is very slow for internet, very slow ... but I use it for podcasts, internet radio, phone, and text. I have an AT&T; plan (USA) that allows me 500 minutes voice per month, unlimited data, and unlimited texts for $35 per month. That is a very good rate. You can only get that plan with an "unlocked" phone, like this one.
1962656
I believe it's free, although sometimes it will work through your phone, so yes if use your phone you will need a data plan.
1043497
The Sharp FX STX-2 does not require a data plan. I am currently using it with my AT&T; service & I do not have a data plan.
903399
No .you can use it with or without a data plan. That is why i got it simple talking and texting.
1447807
No a data plan is not required. However, if you are buying this phone to use with an existing phone plan that you have with AT&T; in order to avoid a data charge for a new smartphone through AT&T;, and you wanting to switch sim cards between the phones. AT&T; will *happily* add a data charge to this phone. Best bet is to cancel the service you have (if you are out of you contracted obligation) and use the sim that comes with the phone and follow the setup instructions that also come with the phone.
917553
Yes, to access and utilize your smartphone to its potential you will need a data plan
1569016
It's not a prepaid phone, I used it when I had my two year contract with Verizon.However, I am not sure if it can be used without a data plan.
342844
Yes, but if you want to use the web or send pictures, you must buy a data plan
422070
No, you need the SIM (with an internet plan) only if you don't have WIFI access.
2091497
Yes, it's a smart phone. It needs a data plan in case you want to use the internet features outside of a wi-fi network. If not, you can use it with wi-fi only.
1842448
Whether or not you'll need a data plan to use this phone to its full potential is up to your Carrier.We recommend contacting your Carrier and making sure with them.