does this phone require a data 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.
1409416
I have this phone and I do not have a data plan on it. My contract with AT&T has never had a data plan on it so it was not required for this phone.
1829342
Hello, Yes this phone will work on your current plan & contract without a data plan.
1187133
Yes, this phone requires a data package through any provider. Net10 provides unlimited talk/text/data for low monthly plans.
895245
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.
921308
No you don't have to have a Data Plan and it's the reason I bought this phone.
212763
Since I already had a Verizon data plan all I did was replace my old Palm Pre with this new one. I assume that YES you will need a data plan. Good luck.
1848315
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.
138366
We apologize for the delay in responding. No this phone definitely does not require a data plan. I have it myself so I know for sure. Thank you for your interest.Clayton Recellulartoo
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.
432938
Depends on your carrier, but the phone will work without a data plan. Just remember, the phone has bugs or might be mine had some, so i returned it for a nexus one at that time. This was like 4 years ago.
2173645
Just spoke with Verizon and they said the data plan for this phone is optional.
766368
You have to have a data package. It's a lie that the phone doesn't need data. Without it you can't activate it.
450461
Att will no add a data plan to this phone. One drawback is that it has no wifi.
1569016
It's not a prepaid phone, I used it when I had my two year contract with Verizon.However, I am not sure if it can be used without a data plan.
1655995
You don't need a data plan. I wouldn't recommend this phone if you wanted to use the internet anyways; the access is not good for web surfing. Great for a basic text and talk plan though.
2214207
no way this phone with out data plan doesn't work the main feature of this phone bbm an internet message service