Do I have to have internet/data to use this phone or can text and talk as regular cell phones?
1980283
We were using this for our T-Mobile (USA) pay as you go sim card, when we travel in the USA. So could use it for internet, phone & texting, especially when free-wifi was available & waiting for delayed flights . . . a PLUS. However, the back plate is no longer secure on the back . . . electrical tape attached now . . . so not designed well, plus battery power not great at all in comparison to my old Motorola Cliq, & my new Sony Xperia &, hence, MB300 Backflip being a cheap phone. It is bulky & cumbersome, you are better off getting a non-keyboard attached phone and ours has been retired . . . the poor battery life was a nuisance!
1980284
We were using this for our T-Mobile (USA) pay as you go sim card, when we travel in the USA. So could use it for internet, phone & texting, especially when free-wifi was available & waiting for delayed flights . . . a PLUS. However, the back plate is no longer secure on the back . . . electrical tape attached now . . . so not designed well, plus battery power not great at all in comparison to my old Motorola Cliq, & my new Sony Xperia &, hence, MB300 Backflip being a cheap phone. It is bulky & cumbersome, you are better off getting a non-keyboard attached phone and ours has been retired . . . the poor battery life was a nuisance! We were using this for our T-Mobile (USA) pay as you go sim card, when we travel in the USA. So could use it for internet, phone & texting, especially when free-wifi was available & waiting for delayed flights . . . a PLUS. However, the back plate is no longer secure on the back . . . electrical tape attached now . . . so not designed well, plus battery power not great at all in comparison to my old Motorola Cliq, & my new Sony Xperia &, hence, MB300 Backflip being a cheap phone. It is bulky & cumbersome, you are better off getting a non-keyboard attached phone and ours has been retired . .... » Read More We were using this for our T-Mobile (USA) pay as you go sim card, when we travel in the USA. So could use it for internet, phone & texting, especially when free-wifi was available & waiting for delayed flights . . . a PLUS. However, the back plate is no longer secure on the back . . . electrical tape attached now . . . so not designed well, plus battery power not great at all in comparison to my old Motorola Cliq, & my new Sony Xperia &, hence, MB300 Backflip being a cheap phone. It is bulky & cumbersome, you are better off getting a non-keyboard attached phone and ours has been retired . . . the poor battery life was a nuisance! « Show Less
1926967
You can use this with sim but only for internet.you cannot use it for calling.
1139519
I don't know if a data plan is required ... though clearly you could not access e-mail without it. It is very slow for internet, very slow ... but I use it for podcasts, internet radio, phone, and text. I have an AT&T; plan (USA) that allows me 500 minutes voice per month, unlimited data, and unlimited texts for $35 per month. That is a very good rate. You can only get that plan with an "unlocked" phone, like this one.
254273
You would need to have an Unlimited data plan with Straight Talk so I imagine there isn't going to be any carrier that allows the internet access without data. I also imagine if you tried to work around it, you carrier may cut your service. Call your carrier to confirm compatibility.
436949
A data plan is not needed, phone works great with just text and voice plan.
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!!
1897842
Yes. You can activate it and use it like a normal cell phone with or without a data pan.
917187
OK..... You need to buy a phone without wifi. Also you need a plan that offers talk and text only.
610127
No, you can't used like a phone. the 4G or 3G have to be more with the speed of the device to conect on internet.
27315
No, the phone does not require a data plan. I have the phone and do not have 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.
136919
It depends on your service plan. I use the phone for texting without a problem and don't have a data plan on my phone Contract
616401
No. You will have to purchase a Sim card and data plan from your cell phone provider. This will be in addition to your cell phone plan even if you have unlimited data.
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.
2281337
It has internet I love this phone !!!!! Ive had it for years cuz its simple and ez to use. Im not into the high tech complicated crap u don't need. This phone worked so good I wore out my first one and found another one here on AMAZON and orderd it thankfully cuz I couldn't c hardly at all thru my screen it was completely worn. So my answer is yes internet but no wifi.Hope it helps. Its a great phone!!!! Very durable too !!!
1752907
Well, yes, if you want to use internet on a go. And, no, if you intend to use only calling/texting. And, of course, there's wi-fi which is mostly free :)
898443
Do you mean cell and data or just data service? It can be used without using Mobile data but as far as I know it can't be activated without a data plan it can be used to an extent as a touch screen device if it has no data or cell plan but only if you connect it to a WiFi network. That said I would say no it can't be used without an Internet/data service