Is the Verizon version ready for connection to a data plan, or do you need to purchase something else prior to setting up the data plan?
830149
It's ready for connecting if the SIM card comes with it if the seller keeps the SIM card all you have to do is get a free SIM card from Verizon and they will do the rest for you! Hope this helps
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.
1527706
I believe it does require a data plan. I do know you can only activate the phone on a verizon contract so havibg to commit a data plan isnt that hard to believe.
1222181
The one I received *IS* a prepay phone and it's packaged that way. But it came with a Verizon microSIM installed, and it should be acceptable to Verizon on an existing plan or contract.
293338
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.
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.
580891
The phone itself does not require a data plan but your carrier may specify otherwise. I have the same phone for both my kids. We are all on AT&T; network. The phones work great.
1303336
No. You have to make sure that you call Verizon when you activate your phone and tell them you do not want a DATA plan on it. Be sure to be very specific and tell them more than once.
934526
Yes. I bought this phone for my brother as a basic phone on my Verizon plan. It's been working great. It's a very nice simple phone with a colorful touch display. You will not need to purchase a data plan.
2080473
Best to have your service provider do it. We have Verizon and have an online account. The info you need us under the battery
2005032
you can set up an account via verizon for data or voice using a prepaid structure. you only pay for what you use during the billing cycle. NO Contract. Its verizon prepaid.
934529
Yes, it was a while ago that I had it but I don't remember paying for a data plan. In fact, I wanted a touch screen qwerty keyboard and did not want to pay data, so I chose this phone. I see a few others here are paying, so check with Verizon and ask if it's mandatory now.
1842448
Whether or not you'll need a data plan to use this phone to its full potential is up to your Carrier.We recommend contacting your Carrier and making sure with them.
729262
You will need to contact Verizon wireless to purchase a data plan for the device. They are around $10.00 per month
660879
Yes, it is ready to use as soon as it arrives. I just dialed *228 from the phone and it connected me directly to the verizon automated activation center. Just takes a couple steps and the phone is all set to go.
696313
You have to buy a plan. I've never been able to get this product to work. Even after paying. Don't buy it! My friend has a Verizon brand hotspot that actually works...perhaps look into those...
651030
Just pay the monthly fee for the amont of data you use. No connection fee once you buy the device.