Purchase unlocked Blackberry Storm without data plan: I was wondering if we can purchase a blackberry storm (unlocked) from Amazon and not get any data plans?
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I doubt it, honestly. I just got my Storm from verizon, and the rep told me that all of their smartphones are required to have a data plan. I doubt they would program the phone for you without the data plan.
2111394
try www.berrystore.com, the have apps that are said to be compatible with the Storm. Good Luck
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.
1269128
thinking about getting android md7015 (for price) but you guys are WAY over my head. I'm 62 & obviously not very comp. literate. Just want email and basic browsing (use to firefox & internet explor), have data plan on my ATT Blackberry, wil I need another if I go w/android? if so what are cheap options. Nedd something simple & works pretty well out the box as i'm not too hot finding tech solutions, in fact, this is first time trying this type of thing. Help!!,PCC
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It does not require any data plan. You can install SIM card and start to use it right away. You can choose any GSM provider here in US as well as in Europe. This is a reason to buy an unlocked phone. Unfortunately, we've sent it back to seller. It has very good design (it's a Sony(!), so you get a very good designed phone just by default). It was brand new, in the original box, but did not work at all, unfortunately again. May be it was just a Chinese grey copy, but it's only my guess.
1750386
It will operate without a data plan. However the carriers will detect you using the data and attempt to charge you. It's a fantastic phone and will work anywhere
1974351
Yes, you can buy it from Amazon and you can still activate it through Virgin Mobile. That's what I did.
898444
If you mean, can this phone still make calls and texts without a data plan, then the answer is yes. If you mean, can this phone access internet if the wifi is turned off, then the answer is only if you have a data plan.
1833437
If it's unlocked. The BB Storm I bought never worked right. It called the previous owner who had donated it to a charity. The BB Stom somehow wound up in this second hand cell phone store. I got a refund, and bought a new phone from ATT.
1039535
...it doesn't work with a data plan....not even even as a phone. My phone overheated and is trapped in a boot-up loop. I would recommend another phone. After searching online for a solution, I discovered that this failure is not uncommon.
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I bought a Blackberry Storm 9530 Unlocked Cell phone and it has worked fine. I would recommend the purchase.
300733
It will function as just a phone so no you shouldn't have to have a data plan. Having used the phone now for a few months, I couldn't recommend it. Reception is very poor.
92331
Hi, Yes, you do Not need a data plan to use this phone. I had a AT&T; flip phone with no data plan. I just took the chip and plugged it into this phone and it works. It has wi-fi but the software is old.
215839
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.
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.
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When I had this phone in the US, through a contract with Cricket, I was paying for data. You can probably use it without a data plan, but you'll have to be careful to not use the internet features of the phone.
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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.