Does this phone need a data plan?
1023639
No, this is not a smart phone so Verizon wont extort the extra $20+ for the data plan.
1023640
No it does not. I bought it for my uncle, he primarily uses the phone feature. He's had for almost two years and it's help up well.
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.
44196
Yes, it does. You do not have to have a data plan with this phone either. I used it for over two months. The reception was pretty bad though. Everyone I talked to complained of background noise.
223502
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.
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.
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.
779626
If your using your wifi at home to be able to use the device, NOT USING IT AS A HOTSPOT, then no data plan should be needed. If your going to turn the mobile hot spot on the device on then yes you do need a data plan
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!
89568
No this phone does not require any data plan. I have used the phone on a 25 a month month rate plan by pay as you go.
2116117
Nope. I've had mine for 2 years and my hubby has had his for a year and neither of us have a data plan. You can access the internet from the phone if you have one, but if you don't get one, you can just use it for calls and texts.
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.
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.
1778876
No. This phone doesn't have any data capability so wifi isn't really needed.
720620
No, they do not. You will be able to use it on a normal plan, without data required!
175833
Yes, the phone must have a data plan in order to be in service with Verizon Wireless.Thanks and please let us know if you have any other questions.-Just Wireless Inc.
2046916
No you do not have to get the data package with this phone. I don't have it. Hope this helps.
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.