do you need a data plan for this phone?
237267
no. this is an unlocked quad band phone. quad band means u can stick any chip from any provider in it.
237268
Is better if you have a data plan... but if you have a wifi service in all parts when do you go... in that case you don't needed
1655995
You don't need a data plan. I wouldn't recommend this phone if you wanted to use the internet anyways; the access is not good for web surfing. Great for a basic text and talk plan though.
1655807
It comes without a data plan and I purchased it to replace my phone that broke, but for which my plan still hadn't run its course until I could get an upgrade. It came with directions to fire it up on my pre-existing plan that I was replacing my broken phone from.
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
1409416
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.
2016966
I don't use a data plan but I do know that I can accidently go on the internet so it must work. I get charged by Att when I do.
1532850
I do not have a data plan. I solely use wifi on this phone. I have a AT&T sim card. This cell phone works wonderful without a data plan.
916049
I think if you have the data package--it looks like that is an option for this phone, but I don't currently have that in my plan.
267466
no you do not have to have a data plan I have at one with AT&T; for several years great phone for talking and texting.
175833
Yes, the phone must have a data plan in order to be in service with Verizon Wireless.Thanks and please let us know if you have any other questions.-Just Wireless Inc.
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.
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.
44196
Yes, it does. You do not have to have a data plan with this phone either. I used it for over two months. The reception was pretty bad though. Everyone I talked to complained of background noise.
933834
This is not considered a Smart Phone, as it does not run a major operating system, like Apple, Android, or Windows. It does have a lot of nice features though.I use it on Verizon, and to the best of my knowledge, there is no Data Plan. Good luck on your quest.
614981
Yes it does. (with AT&T anyway). It is a smartphone, so most carriers will require a data plan.
346887
NO...You do NOT need data for this phone. It can be disabled in the options. I called AT
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.