Do you have to have data with this phone or can it just be used as a talk & text phone?
1357406
I do not use data on this type of phone. It depends on the plan you choose. Good luck!
2053951
You dont need data, you dont even have to have a data plan. Just use as phone and text, if you want data in the future you can buy a small amount for 5 or 10 dollars on one time basis as desired
2053952
You can use it as talk and text, but it also has optional data features ( never tried the data features though).
2016969
I have this phone with ATT and -no data-. That's why I like it. They don't charge for data because it's not a smart phone and very limited in what it can do. (I can surf the internet, which is about all I need in addition to text and calling.)
1788062
No, you do not need a data plan to use the LG Prime. The phone is classified as a "Feature Phone". You will not be able to use the included IM/Email features, but everything else will work just fine. I've been using it for over a week now without any data plan. I love it!
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
267466
no you do not have to have a data plan I have at one with AT&T; for several years great phone for talking and texting.
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.
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.
450303
You may be able to use it with strait talk but it will not access data. It would not be the best value for any prepaid program since no data or Wi-Fi feature will be available.
215841
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.
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.
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
2110516
No this can't be used as a phone. Only you can put a SIM card and is good to be connected over Internet while traveling.
886854
No. One of the decent phones left that has dialogue style texts but doesn't have data plan. It can but my daughter only needs to text.
1367882
I loved this phone, but I never had data on it. I believe that you can connect to the internet, although I am not sure what the cost of doing so would be. I finally got a smart phone, but it is costly to have internet. Hope this helped.
720620
No, they do not. You will be able to use it on a normal plan, without data required!
493564
idk about medianet, but, you do not need a data plan to use all of the functions of this phone. For example, i bought this phone, downloaded google voice and voice plus to it, then downloaded gmail, and with a wifi connection, i can access all of the functions of this phone, including the ability to browse the internet and make calls for free. I have the 25 dollar plan, but have yet to use a single minute on that plan!
458513
No, you don't have to have a data plan for this phone. We are using it as spare phone abroad with multiple providers. However, the charges will apply, when you use data though.