does this phone require a data plan &amp; can it be used by verizon user?
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Hello Question, When i'd first purchased this phone with my wife it was on a two year plan and it was verizon. She loved verizon and never used any other service. She and I seperated and a friend put me on his service and he also had verizon. So, I'm not really sure. I'd purchased a third chocolate phone from amazon and yes it does come with a battery because it is part of the phone. The first phone in a box, with a charger and a car charger battery included. The second chocolate phone from amazon was refurbished a piece of crap. The third chocolate phone brand new but no box only a charger. Me and my wifes first chocolate phones only last about two years and the screens went all white. (Why) did i continue to buy three chocolate phones if there was such problems with them. Its the only cell phone i'd ever had so was used to it. The third phone a guy walked into the house while i was in the garage and took off with it and some money and i've never bought another phone. Oh, I do remember that this phone has to be charged a lot. So, i was always carrying the charger. I hope this helps you and any others who are curious. Markus
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This phone does not require a data plan and can be used by a verizon user, purchased lg vx8550 phone from amazon have and have verizon contract.
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This is not considered a Smart Phone, as it does not run a major operating system, like Apple, Android, or Windows. It does have a lot of nice features though.I use it on Verizon, and to the best of my knowledge, there is no Data Plan. Good luck on your quest.
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Verizon rep told me that I don't need a data plan for it. I'm replacing a phone without a data plan.Perhaps other people are replacing phones that were under contract with a data plan, so they would still have to keep the plan until their obligation is over?
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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.
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This is unlocked phone and requires a SIM card. As far as I know, Verizon does not provide SIM card, so I doubt it will work. I am using AT&T micro SIM card.
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No Verizon plan. I suspect most users do not have the plan. Just use it as a web surfer.
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Yes, this is a "basic phone". I use it with Verizon. I do not have a data plan. It will do media type things but that cost extra, as you know.
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I doubt it, honestly. I just got my Storm from verizon, and the rep told me that all of their smartphones are required to have a data plan. I doubt they would program the phone for you without the data plan.
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it depends what company you are with...Verizon has several plans you can choose from. I would not say they are wonderful, especially if you use a lot of data, but I dunno your budget. Personally this phone was really bad quality, I would not recommend it t anyone! Also the internet and the many of the apps are out of date since this model is older.
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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.
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I do not use data on this type of phone. It depends on the plan you choose. Good luck!
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Hi Karen, I use this phone because it does not have data capabilities. I have ATT and do not pay data charges on this phone. Darrell
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This is an awesome phone...but I don't think you can get a data plan for it. It does use some data if you want to search for ringtones/ringback tones on it. But you would have to manual go into that function. It's not something that just happens. If you have any problems w/ that, Verizon is great in helping you on what pricing would be if you did wanted that.
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It will operate without a data plan. However the carriers will detect you using the data and attempt to charge you. It's a fantastic phone and will work anywhere
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No it doesn't have to have internet connection although it is capable. My son's phone does not have a data plan but he is very careful to never use any data because it is very expensive without a plan. I also had to tell Verizon that we were not using a data plan with this phone.
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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.