Can I use this phone on (at & t) without a data plan? Will (at & t) detect it's a smartphone? Thanks
912248
im not aure but you have the ability to turn data off if att is that horrible switch to tmobile you can buy a basic no data prepaid plan and use this phone
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.
972181
This phone was for my mom and she already had an AT&T; account. She isn't the best with technology so she only uses WiFi at home without any data plans. The phone still works perfectly well without a data plan. Normally when you get a new smartphone from an AT&T; store they HAVE you get a data plan but when it comes to just switching phones with a you don't exactly have to get a data plan since you already have a pre-existing account. That's from what I see from how she uses it.
310470
If the phone is unlocked then no it does not have to have an AT&T plan. I have two Bursts that are unlocked and I have Straight Talk plans. You will need a SIM card from your provider which you will have to install in the phone. Easy to do. There is also some set up your provider will tell you how to do. One annoying thing is that the phone is branded for AT&T therefore there are AT&T apps on the phone that you cannot remove.
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.
2219814
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.
1186519
This phone was for my mom and she already had an AT&T account. She isn't the best with technology so she only uses WiFi at home without any data plans. The phone still works perfectly well without a data plan. Normally when you get a new smartphone from an AT&T store they HAVE you get a data plan but when it comes to just switching phones with a you don't exactly have to get a data plan since you already have a pre-existing account. That's from what I see from how she uses it.
1220013
I was able to get a phone plan from AT&T; with no data plan. But that was many years ago. I don't know what the carriers would demand now. Good luck! Dave H.
1775121
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.
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.
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.
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.
163580
Siffert the question asked was if the phone would work with wi-fi without a data plan, not whether it would work where there is no wi-fi. The person wanted to use it at home on their wi-fi network without a data plan which from what AT&T; customer service says the answer is yes you can access your wi-fi without a data plan. You only need a data plan to access internet when not around a wi-fi connection.
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.
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.
2091497
Yes, it's a smart phone. It needs a data plan in case you want to use the internet features outside of a wi-fi network. If not, you can use it with wi-fi only.
936269
Is there any way to NOT sign up for a data plan when you buy a smartphone out of contract? (like for example this one) Does buying an unlocked smartphone help?