does this require a data plan??
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I have had this phone for several months now. If you don't use Whatsapp you dont necessarily need a data plan as it works fine with WIFI, however it is unable to switch off the function that keeps trying to connect to the internet for example through Whatsapp. I believe there is some way around it as per other internet blogs, but i have not been able to figure it out. Anyway, I have whatsapp and a small dataplan and that's just fine. If you don't have one, don't download whatsapp or similar apps which require to be online all the time. This Nokia does not have an easy 'disconnect all connections' like the older ones did...
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I have had this phone for several months now. If you don't use Whatsapp you dont necessarily need a data plan as it works fine with WIFI, however it is unable to switch off the function that keeps trying to connect to the internet for example through Whatsapp. I believe there is some way around it as per other internet blogs, but i have not been able to figure it out. Anyway, I have whatsapp and a small dataplan and that's just fine. If you don't have one, don't download whatsapp or similar apps which require to be online all the time. This Nokia does not have an easy 'disconnect all connections' like the older ones did... I have had this phone for several months now. If you don't use Whatsapp you dont necessarily need a data plan as it works fine with WIFI, however it is unable to switch off the function that keeps trying to connect to the internet for example through Whatsapp. I believe there is some way around it as per other internet blogs, but i have not been able to figure it out. Anyway, I have whatsapp and a small dataplan and that's just fine. If you don't have one, don't download whatsapp or similar apps which require to be online all the time. This Nokia does not have an easy 'disconnect all... » Read More I have had this phone for several months now. If you don't use Whatsapp you dont necessarily need a data plan as it works fine with WIFI, however it is unable to switch off the function that keeps trying to connect to the internet for example through Whatsapp. I believe there is some way around it as per other internet blogs, but i have not been able to figure it out. Anyway, I have whatsapp and a small dataplan and that's just fine. If you don't have one, don't download whatsapp or similar apps which require to be online all the time. This Nokia does not have an easy 'disconnect all connections' like the older ones did... « Show Less
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No, you need the SIM (with an internet plan) only if you don't have WIFI access.
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You do not have to buy a data plan. But give one of there stores a call and ask what kind of deal you get.Good luck to you, Patti
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I'm unsure, mine has a sim card for service but u may be able to just have phone and text service without a data plan depending on who's offering the plan.
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Hi Barbra, If you have wifi you really won't need a data plan but, you can add one. And, also gps.
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Nope! They use available wifi, so you do not need a data plan with this phone.
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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.
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The Sharp FX STX-2 does not require a data plan. I am currently using it with my AT&T; service & I do not have a data plan.
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Answer to the question "Can this be used without a data plan": Yes. I used it for two years with no data plans. It comes with a wifi to allow you connecting to the internet when wifi is available.
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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.
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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.
886854
No. One of the decent phones left that has dialogue style texts but doesn't have data plan. It can but my daughter only needs to text.
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No data plan is required by Verizon. Verizon is my carrier. I signed up to pay an extra five bucks a month over the cell phone service so I could send up to several hundred texts a month, but no data plan, unless you were going to use this phone to browse the internet or something like that, but I would not advise that.
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I have this phone and I do not have a data plan on it. My contract with AT&T; has never had a data plan on it so it was not required for this phone.
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No data plan required. I have had two LG 8350 phones. Both had phone jacks that broke and could only be used with a headset.
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It is not a prepaid phone. You must have a wireless plan that will work with this phone to use it. However, it is just a basic phone and not a smart phone so no data plan is needed.
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Verizon has not required a data plan with my enV3 phone, however the first clerk that I talked to was sure that I would need one. I've had this phone for over 3 years, no data plan. Good Luck!