does this require a data plan?
212763
Since I already had a Verizon data plan all I did was replace my old Palm Pre with this new one. I assume that YES you will need a data plan. Good luck.
417853
Whether or not a phone requires a data plan is up to your Carrier. We recommend contacting your Carrier and making sure with them if they require for the phone to have a data plan.
300733
It will function as just a phone so no you shouldn't have to have a data plan. Having used the phone now for a few months, I couldn't recommend it. Reception is very poor.
1995305
No data needed. I had to call the carrier to set up the phone. If I tried signing it up online, it asked for a data plan.
436948
This phone can be used without a data plan, but of course you know the data plan is needed if you want to use the internet.
1746258
It is not considered a smart phone - no data plan required. It is only good for texting and calling. The web browser is terrible and slow.
2226749
No SMARTPHONE data plan required. You can check email, scores, etc. with the regular data plan for non-smartphones.
968700
No you do not need a data plan to use this phone. I have AT&T; text & talk only and was able to add it to my plan. It is capable of data if you were to upgrade your plan to data but again not required.
1617244
Whether or not you'll require a data plan is determined by your Carrier. We recommend contacting you Carrier and they'll be able to let you know whether or not you'll need one.
267466
no you do not have to have a data plan I have at one with AT&T; for several years great phone for talking and texting.
1775121
I'm unsure, mine has a sim card for service but u may be able to just have phone and text service without a data plan depending on who's offering the plan.
1050894
no-this phone does not need a data plan. Don't let them tell you that it does. I activated 2 of them without it.
698136
It is not a prepaid phone. You must have a wireless plan that will work with this phone to use it. However, it is just a basic phone and not a smart phone so no data plan is needed.
422070
No, you need the SIM (with an internet plan) only if you don't have WIFI access.
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.
1906824
When I had this phone in the US, through a contract with Cricket, I was paying for data. You can probably use it without a data plan, but you'll have to be careful to not use the internet features of the phone.
482318
No data plan required and if it is a Verizon phone it will be fine. You can even change your service over yourself on Verizon website and not have to wait for a tech person to help you.