next question- how do you use this phone w/o purchasing a data plan- I was told by AT&amp;T that all smartphones had to have mandatory data plan
1186519
This phone was for my mom and she already had an AT&T account. She isn't the best with technology so she only uses WiFi at home without any data plans. The phone still works perfectly well without a data plan. Normally when you get a new smartphone from an AT&T store they HAVE you get a data plan but when it comes to just switching phones with a you don't exactly have to get a data plan since you already have a pre-existing account. That's from what I see from how she uses it.
972181
This phone was for my mom and she already had an AT&T; account. She isn't the best with technology so she only uses WiFi at home without any data plans. The phone still works perfectly well without a data plan. Normally when you get a new smartphone from an AT&T; store they HAVE you get a data plan but when it comes to just switching phones with a you don't exactly have to get a data plan since you already have a pre-existing account. That's from what I see from how she uses it.
366190
The one we purchased was for verizon wireless and it's considered a basic so you don't have to get a data plan if you don't want it but you can get it! Just make sure that it states it's for verizon! Also if you buy a phone out right you wi not have to redo another 2 year contract if you don't want to! I hope I have answered what you were asking !
982851
With wi-fi accessibility, do you need to have a provider (AT&T or T-Mobile) data plan in place (to access something like myspace or other)? What is the least expensive way to go, if you have any idea? I am in NY and do not travel much, but my child is spoiled by the sidekick and we had to cut the web, leaving texting open. It doesn't state it has AIM either. It seems AT&T is better in the no-choice game, but since we have a family network already on T-Mobile and unlimited texting and free T-Mobile to T-Mobile calls, I am not sure there is a savings. Please...its on sale today :)
1330480
No data plan required. We gave our daughter this phone because she destroyed everything else. 1 year and still working. We have the phone on a family unlimited text plan, but that is all. No data plan.
636272
I'm also interested in purchasing this phone however i spoke to AT&T; they said if I use a SIM which does not have data plan, they will automatically start charging me with the data plan since this is a smart phone:(
1832411
Regardless of what phone you get if you want to use any internet you will need a 3g/4g plan unless you are around a wifi-hotspot. If your asking if its required to have a internet plan then no. Some carriers tend to say it is a requirement if you own a smartphone but that is not true. The phone should not allow you to connect online on their network without a internet plan don't let them fool you its a sales tactic.
1301491
Yes you can, thats what I had did. However, AT&T is still going to automatically add a data plan to your account after the phone has been used for more than a day. With all AT&T smartphones(which this phone is), it is required to have a data plan. Even if you only planned on using this as a basic talk and text only. They are still going to charge you for data plan, roughly about 30 dollars a month. But in my case it is now 20 dollars plus tax a month
1829343
This is an awesome phone...but I don't think you can get a data plan for it. It does use some data if you want to search for ringtones/ringback tones on it. But you would have to manual go into that function. It's not something that just happens. If you have any problems w/ that, Verizon is great in helping you on what pricing would be if you did wanted that.
968700
No you do not need a data plan to use this phone. I have AT&T; text & talk only and was able to add it to my plan. It is capable of data if you were to upgrade your plan to data but again not required.
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.
655784
This is not true, I've seen others say this same thing, so I called AT&T. If the phone is used as a gophone you do not need to purchase a data plan. If you use it as a contract or any other "plan" you need the data plan. The $25/month or $50/month Gophone refill cards will work. Not trusting the answer on the phone I used the online chat and asked an AT&T rep the same question and got the same answer.
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.
163581
You are right about the rest if you use a smartphone to access internet without wi-fi available it has to have a data plan with AT&T; now whether it is gophone or contract.
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.
2173644
I have this phone and now am using my daughters because I wore mine out..I love the phone..but I do have to have a data plan with Verizon..it is not optional..
2219817
When I had it, it was categorized as smart phone and required a data plan. I was with At&t;