does it require att data plan?
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.
137097
Yes, will even work without data plan but your features will be limited. ATT GO Phone plans seem fine but go with the monthly 46 dollar cell and data plan. Phone works one minute after inserting sim onto tray . Be sure to try all the menu items to see that they work. If you want pre paid fine. Do it on auto renewal or they will send you a text to remind you to pay for the next month. I have used basic SIM cards on many smart phones and it works, it just limits you.
1563741
Hey Tony, ATT has data plans for all smartphones. However I bought this phone to send it overseas.
300736
I would say yes. If you don't have a wi-fi connection or 3G you will need some type of data plan if you have a smart phone.
285105
Yes you have to have a data plan to use the phone if you want to use the internet unless you plan on only hooking to your own internet. I wouldn't recommend this phone to anyone. Doesn't have enough internal memory, freezes up a lot. Total waste of money.
1848315
No it doesn't have to have internet connection although it is capable. My son's phone does not have a data plan but he is very careful to never use any data because it is very expensive without a plan. I also had to tell Verizon that we were not using a data plan with this phone.
1050894
no-this phone does not need a data plan. Don't let them tell you that it does. I activated 2 of them without it.
1447807
No a data plan is not required. However, if you are buying this phone to use with an existing phone plan that you have with AT&T; in order to avoid a data charge for a new smartphone through AT&T;, and you wanting to switch sim cards between the phones. AT&T; will *happily* add a data charge to this phone. Best bet is to cancel the service you have (if you are out of you contracted obligation) and use the sim that comes with the phone and follow the setup instructions that also come with the phone.
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.
972184
data plan is only required if you phone with subsidy. The phone will connect to wifi without a data plan
921309
No you don"t. I have one and it does not require a data plan, if they start to charge you for one, you can cancel it and still be able to use the phone, but it is difficult to receive picture messages on.
698136
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.
2079887
Dear Jesus M , The iPad doesn't come with a data plan, but you can sign up for a data plan with At&t directly from the iPad. Thank you.
1447802
No, you do not need an at&t; plan to use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth with this phone as long as it is compatible with your modem or any Bluetooth device you are using. Unfortunately it was not compatible with the Bluetooth in my car but it may work with yours. However, if you want to use the phone or text, you do need an at&t; plan.
455885
You would need a carrier to make phone calls and you won't need the data plan if you use WiFi the phone uses a card
2158726
Short answer: no. Long answer: You cannot use it on AT&T;'s postpaid service without a data plan. As a pre-paid AT&T; Go Phone, you don't have to have a data plan. This phone should work on other carriers which use AT&T;'s system and their policy regarding smartphones vary.
1476138
no just pop in your sim and use What ever plan that's available . I used prepaid and I didn't need the data but it's ok to have . It's more of a feature phone like