is this a smart phone and does it need a data plan?
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.
2091498
YES. It is a smart phone and one of Nokia's finest business phones. I've used the phone now for well over 3yrs and continue to be delighted at it ease and many functions. I have used it with and without a data plan depending on the carrier. My unlocked E6 is very compatible with AT&T; and T-Mobile. Please purchase through Amazon because they guarantee all their sales/products. I had a serious problem once when I purchased through Ebay. I hope this helps you. Take care & good luck. Joe P.
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.
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.
1962656
I believe it's free, although sometimes it will work through your phone, so yes if use your phone you will need a data plan.
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.
87736
No a data plan is not required. However, if you are buying this phone to use with an existing phone plan that you have with AT&T in order to avoid a data charge for a new smartphone through AT&T, and you wanting to switch sim cards between the phones. AT&T will *happily* add a data charge to this phone. Best bet is to cancel the service you have (if you are out of you contracted obligation) and use the sim that comes with the phone and follow the setup instructions that also come with the phone.
2187023
O. Gaynor, you can use this phone on AT&T; without a data plan. I am sure several folks do it. I use it, but with teh media net plan, not a smartphone data plan. I am 100% sure you can use this phone without any kind of data plan. For its price, it's a very solid smartphone.
1637362
no, its not a smart phone, it is not data-ready (no data-package required). But it is text-ready and there are various text packages available.
1815168
Yes you would need a data plan as this particular phone does not allow you to have wi-fi capability. I hope this will help your decision.
144105
Yes but does not require payments for a data plan. I just use talk and text.
482318
No data plan required and if it is a Verizon phone it will be fine. You can even change your service over yourself on Verizon website and not have to wait for a tech person to help you.
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.
617821
Yes it is technically a smart phone and a data package is optional. If you have AT&T;, they don't detect this as being a smart phone. Therefore, you can unlimited data for a basic phone for $15. If you choose not to have data, you don't have to. If you do get the unlimited data package, understand that you will be using 3G internet. This phone does not have 4G LTE capability.
625592
All I can tell you is it is listed as a "verizon" wireless phone. To me that says it is configured for the verizon network. Whether it works without a data plan, I have no idea. I bought mine to replace a RAZR I'd had since 2008.
968701
No data plan is need unless you want to download apps and be connected to the internet vie Wi-Fi. All that is need is that you have an AT&T; Sims card.If you already have AT&T; you can insert you old Sims card in and you will be operational.
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.
1778876
No. This phone doesn't have any data capability so wifi isn't really needed.