Is this considered a smart phone and does this need a data plan like if I were to go through the Verizon\ company?
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yes this is considered a smart phone. I don't think that this phone will work on verizon since it is a GSM phone and not CDMA. When I had this phone I had the unlimited non-smartphone data plan or quick messaging data plan. Not sure how things would work now since so many carriers have changed the way they handle data. Hope this helps and good luck
333357
i am just saying the truth about this phone. never worked, never got a refund and it's no good . that's my opinion.
27315
No, the phone does not require a data plan. I have the phone and do not have a data plan.
698137
This phone I purchased and had activated on my Verizon account but it is not a smart phone as does not require a data plan.
2187023
O. Gaynor, you can use this phone on AT&T; without a data plan. I am sure several folks do it. I use it, but with teh media net plan, not a smartphone data plan. I am 100% sure you can use this phone without any kind of data plan. For its price, it's a very solid smartphone.
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.
1815168
Yes you would need a data plan as this particular phone does not allow you to have wi-fi capability. I hope this will help your decision.
1632082
That means that the phone is a smart phone and will require you to have data services with your provider. Your provider can provide more information and pricing. Thanks, Tonya, Taylor Wireless LLC
175833
Yes, the phone must have a data plan in order to be in service with Verizon Wireless.Thanks and please let us know if you have any other questions.-Just Wireless Inc.
1129863
No but it should not classified as a smart phone .it gets everything you want I injoy the phone without high cost .injoy
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.
1357406
I do not use data on this type of phone. It depends on the plan you choose. Good luck!
179753
No, this is not considered a smartphone. It is in fact, a "feature phone" that does Not require a data plan, but instead has an optional $10 add-on data plan that allows for unlimited data as long as your plan has unlimited texting. So the real answer is: it can be charged for data, but you don't have to if you don't want to.
354549
It is NOT a smart phone. It does have a lot of features and does work on Verizon network.
2068598
It is not a smart phone, not an android phone. It doesn't have wifi though, it is unlocked, so you can basically use it with whatever carrier you want including verizon
1744184
It can come with data, but my wife uses it only for phone calls and texting. So, we do not pay for it like a smart phone. We blocked the data on it and don't pay the extra $30, but you have to call your supplier. If you are looking for a "real" smart phone, I wouldn't recommend this one.
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.
87736
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.