Do you have to have a cell phone plan with this? Can it just run off of wi-fi?
1183608
It requires a cell phone plan. You have to put a SIM card in it. I was able to add it to my T-Mobile family plan for $10 a month. This was far cheaper than a land line option for me, which is why I went with it.
2236549
you don't have to have a data plan with this phone. I don't have a data plan because of the cost. You can access wifi spots though.
1326737
Not at all. It's just like a home computer. Runs off wifi. Just log in to your home acct or anywhere that has it, which is pretty much every where & ur good to go. I love the one I bought. Very happy
1759760
You can use most apps without Internet. But, yes, wifi is the only Internet connection. No cellular.
1681063
Like an iPhone without a phone account, you can use the Exhibit as an internet connected device without a calling plan, pre or post-paid, but it will not work as a phone without a plan. With a plan (mine is on pre-paid) the wireless phone works beautifully preferring wifi for phone calls when connected and switching seamlessly.
941569
Yes, you can use it on wifi without a SIM card. When you turn it on, it just says there is no SIM card. FYI, you can get an H2O SIM card for a penny on Amazon, then buy 250 minutes for $10 and the minutes don't expire for 90 days. H2O uses the AT&T; network, so the calls are the same quality.
1519116
No wifi. The internet browser itself is pretty archaic, and the graphics display is horrible. It's a decent phone, but that's all it is.
1142113
No, you don't have to. That's optional. I'm currently using it without cell service.
1727099
Only if you get the Wifi+Cellular version. If you get the Wifi only version, no contract is needed.
1744209
It doesn't require a WiFi connection. It can run off your Bluetooth enabled device, or you can pug into the 1/8 Aux jack and play directly out of your phone or iPod or whatever else has an 1/8 out connector.
405391
You won't need "internet" but you'll need the base station and a wireless network. Your phone or the remote you can but will connect to it locally using your wireless network.
1695906
Yes, you can text and make calls with your cellular service, turning off wi Fi . You may also restrict applications from accessing cellular data by customizing this in Settings.
50687
No, you don't have to have service, unless you want to, you can use wifi, or get a monthly plan
1273550
It does not need a phone line. It needs an Ethernet connection to your modem or router.
405549
It does not require a data plan. We have the phone on our family plan, with talk and unlimited texting.
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.
1461962
Yes, it will work without a telephone line. However, it has no way of messaging you via wireless or cellular. It would be like a car alarm that will alert you.