I do not want data. So in other words, this wouldn't be the phone for me? Or can you use it without data?
1495776
This phone is not the greatest for your needs it tends to leave open apps even after you use them and has history freezing up it is however it is not a sensitive phone so the keyboard doesn't just randomly press buttons on you
1495777
No, you cannot even have the phone activated without data or a data package, so it's basically worthless to purchase without getting data.
1495778
I dont know that you can have it turned on without a data package. I didnt keep the one I purchased it was sent to me with no instructions and my service provider couldnt activate it for some odd reason I was very disatisfied with the whole purchase. New in the box without paperwork??????
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.
2219814
Answer to the question "Can this be used without a data plan": Yes. I used it for two years with no data plans. It comes with a wifi to allow you connecting to the internet when wifi is available.
972181
This phone was for my mom and she already had an AT&T; account. She isn't the best with technology so she only uses WiFi at home without any data plans. The phone still works perfectly well without a data plan. Normally when you get a new smartphone from an AT&T; store they HAVE you get a data plan but when it comes to just switching phones with a you don't exactly have to get a data plan since you already have a pre-existing account. That's from what I see from how she uses it.
405549
It does not require a data plan. We have the phone on our family plan, with talk and unlimited texting.
1462753
this doesn't need a data plan. It is a very simple phone. Just what I like!
1897842
Yes. You can activate it and use it like a normal cell phone with or without a data pan.
1038570
No this is not a smart phone. You can access the internet if you want but you do not have to sign up for a data plan with this phone. I think this is a great phone for those like myself who cannot afford the smart phone plans. I have had two of these now, and have recommended it to my husband.
2255937
If you have a sim card to insert, yes, it should work as a basic phone without Data.
523004
I do not do any of this as I generally just want the basic phone features and don't have a data plan. There specific settings for games, downloads, and mobile web under the Media Center icon on the menu, so my assumption would be that this is possible with the phone. The screen may be a bit small (by today's standards)for games and intensive media use.
182583
No you don't need your phone with you at all times. Just when you want to sync your information.
1529093
I do not have a data plan. So I use it only for phone call. It works fine as a backup phone. I can't seem to synch it with bluetooth so it makes it more problematic unless you use their earphones. But I know people who were able to synch
480874
You should be able to use it as a regular line without a data plan, but just an fyi...we did not have much luck with this phone. If you are getting it for a kid it might be ok but in my experience it was very low quality..if you are looking for a good quality, durable phone I would look into something else
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.
1323156
Yes. The data plans on this type of device is different than your smartphone, so you would have to change that IF you want to have data. You could hypothetically just keep a calling plan and unlimited messaging if you want messaging. You will also lose access to 4g networks which you can't use on this phone anyway.
1314136
A data plan, which I do not want, I have 2 laptops and a kindle, I do not need that on my cell phone, I just need a basic phone for my needs, I did find one and I am hopeful it will be the right one for my needs. Thank you.
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.