Do I have to have a data plan? Does it need it?
1511466
To the best of my knowledge, you can use this (and any other Nokia Symbian phone) with AT&T without a data plan (I have done so). AT&T doesn't consider them "smartphones", for whatever reason. I do not know whether this is the case with Symbian phones that run the upcoming "Belle", the most recent version of Symbian. Doesn't apply to E5-00 in any case.
1447803
pretty sure, yes. I remember being told that even with the $50 "unlimited everything" plan that you still needed a separate data plan for this phone because its not technically a smart phone. But thats only if you want to access internet or use apps that do. If not, then no, it doesnt require one just for typical use. For very minor use, the $25 plan is perfect.
300736
I would say yes. If you don't have a wi-fi connection or 3G you will need some type of data plan if you have a smart phone.
89568
No this phone does not require any data plan. I have used the phone on a 25 a month month rate plan by pay as you go.
12926
yes, I use mine WITHOUT the data plan. However for many photos u may need to add a micro sd chip of 8 or 16 gigs.
1720884
No, you do not need a data plan to use the Internet you can use any wifi available. If you are wanting Internet all the time, you might want to look into getting a hotspot which will require a data plan. I hope this information helps!!
2016966
I don't use a data plan but I do know that I can accidently go on the internet so it must work. I get charged by Att when I do.
1637363
No, a data package is not required, i just called Verizon and gave them the code on the plate in the battery compartment and Verizon activates that phone w/ the number you provide. It was simpler than i thought! This is the BEST phone i have ever had! and i hate cell phones!
585613
I was told it needed a data plan. I have not tried it otherwise. If you are not having a data plan, you probably do not want a smart phone, which is bigger.
1902711
No data plan required. I have had two LG 8350 phones. Both had phone jacks that broke and could only be used with a headset.
1165670
It needs a data plan, but you don't need a contract to get it in service. Very quirky though. If you have other choices, go with another phone. Tends to go off line a lot. and locks up to the point where you have to take the battery out to reset.
759751
Yes it requires data plans....as per based on your network.... To Igor zagaynov
725480
You don't need any data plan or internet connection to use its GPS function. I have one and I used it without any extra service or plan and as a side note the graphics are very good and it works flawlessly.
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
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.
654901
No. However if you have no plan, you will be charged for the amount of data used. So, although there's no requirement, you probably want a plan.
1330481
No data plan is required by Verizon. Verizon is my carrier. I signed up to pay an extra five bucks a month over the cell phone service so I could send up to several hundred texts a month, but no data plan, unless you were going to use this phone to browse the internet or something like that, but I would not advise that.