Do I have to have a data plan? This is going to be a replacement phone because my two year contract isn't up and I need a new one. I don't have a data plan. Does it need it? I just want to use the wifi. Will there be any problems? Do I have to have a data plan? This is going to be a replacement phone because my two year contract isn't up and I need a new one. I don't have a data plan. Does it need it? I just want to... » Read More Do I have to have a data plan? This is going to be a replacement phone because my two year contract isn't up and I need a new one. I don't have a data plan. Does it need it? I just want to use the wifi. Will there be any problems? « Show Less
254273
You would need to have an Unlimited data plan with Straight Talk so I imagine there isn't going to be any carrier that allows the internet access without data. I also imagine if you tried to work around it, you carrier may cut your service. Call your carrier to confirm compatibility.
254274
To the best of my knowledge, you can use this (and any other Nokia Symbian phone) with AT&T; without a data plan (I have done so). AT&T; doesn't consider them "smartphones", for whatever reason. I do not know whether this is the case with Symbian phones that run the upcoming "Belle", the most recent version of Symbian. Doesn't apply to E5-00 in any case.
215756
I only use mine with WiFi, if you are not near a WiFi you would need a data plan and make your phone a hot spot to connect, but no, you don't need a data plan.
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.
1314138
It depends on your carrier. Some may call it a smart phone and require a data plan, others may let you use a basic talk & text plan. I use PagePlus with a basic prepaid account for talk & text and rely on free wifi when I'm out for internet access. (Most of the supermarkets, malls, etc... seem to offer free wifi)
512944
Yes, if you do not use the device for a period of time, T-mobile will deactivate the SIM card and you will be forced to buy a new one. I just experienced this very thing yesterday. Went to lend this device to a friend who's going out of town and I couldn't log in to my account. After calling T-mobile, the CS rep "Sergio", told me the SIM card had been deactivated for lack of use and to go to the store and they would replace it for no charge. When I got to a T-mobile store, I was charged $10 for a new SIM card + the additional amount to add data. After my friend gets back, I plan to dump this thing and get a *real* "no contract" wifi hotspot. Forcing users to buy new SIM cards just because T-mobile decides to arbitrarily deactivate your perfectly-good working one is a total scumbag move on their part.
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.
972184
data plan is only required if you phone with subsidy. The phone will connect to wifi without a data plan
87736
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.
1560573
Yes I do not have a contract I use it only on my wifi. You can add it to a plan if you want.
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.
1555160
Yes, it comes with 2-year contract... There is no internet over Cellular or Wi-Fi network due to blocked by Sprint carrier (my dad is a Primary Account Holder) for data charges apply to the monthly bills that is too expensive over $100.00 per monthly service plan for 3 Lines; we have nothing to surf Internet on our cell phones without data...
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
1974734
If it is wi-fi only, then no data plan will work. However, if you have the ability to create a hot-spot on your phone, then you don't need a data plan, as you can simply utilize the wi-fi to connect to your phone instead. This is probably the most efficient way to to use your wi-fi when you're not in a trusted place.
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.
1049261
You do not have to have a contract to use the Samsung Galaxy...it is Wi-fi ONLY. I have Wi-fi at home, so I can use it here, but often I just pick up the service wherever I am (grocery store, coffee shops, other people's houses, etc.). The battery life isn't awesome, but I have yet to run out of battery when I haven't been around a power outlet. That's a perk to it being wifi only. If you get wi-fi, more than likely, there is an outlet around.
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 !
917187
OK..... You need to buy a phone without wifi. Also you need a plan that offers talk and text only.