Does the lotus require upgrade to data plan?
1655994
The upgrades happen automatically. Just turn off your phone, wait a few minutes, and turn it back on. However, if you want something more modern, you'll need to get a smart phone.
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.
1655996
I don't think so. My understanding is that it is one step below a smart phone. It can access the internet but it is not a smart phone.
1655997
I have always updated my phone using the "update" under the tools section. You can try that but I don't go online with my phone. I don't think it will go as far as the new smartphones that are out now. Good Luck if you keep trying!
2187342
I updated the maps once after purchasing the device as new version of the maps were available. Did not encounter any restriction on the no. of times I could do that. Also the documentation says that it is free for the 'usable' life of the device i.e. until the device can support the newer versions of the map either in the sense of its capability or storage space.
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.
319992
I do have a plan that has data but I don't use it because it eats up my minutes so I turned off the data on the phone. I don't know if you need a plan with data.
1962656
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.
720621
Nope! They use available wifi, so you do not need a data plan with this phone.
1756157
There probably isn't a need for the firmware upgrade - I couldn't find an explanations of what the update includes. The table works without it. So if yours is working and you don't notice anything unusual - than don't update. :)
1517949
Just connect via a wireless connection and download it for free. It was automatically tell you an upgrade is available in the settings.
972183
You don't need data plan. I have att fusion 2 but I'm not required to use data plan and I have A
1230369
The new spec release come in effect when they are incorporated in to new devices manufactured and media created to use it. If you are not buying new device with new spec then the upgrade is not required. In case you are upgrading the system (end-to-end) to utilize new capabilites of new spec then it might need an upgrade after review.
458513
No, you don't have to have a data plan for this phone. We are using it as spare phone abroad with multiple providers. However, the charges will apply, when you use data though.
277500
the operating system on this phone is a java based operating system like you would have found on phones pre-smartphone time frame. it is about what you could expect from a flip phone or a similar basic phone. it does not require any sort of data upgrade, as it is not a smart phone or 4G enabled phone.
681189
Hi Barbra, If you have wifi you really won't need a data plan but, you can add one. And, also gps.
1447804
No data plan is required and you can use regular Wifi for internet access. I'd reccommend the Fusion 2 that they have now, it's basically the same phone, but with more internal memory.
215841
No, it does not require a data plan. It's an unlocked at&t phone, but I was able to get the tmobile month to month plan.
654901
No. However if you have no plan, you will be charged for the amount of data used. So, although there's no requirement, you probably want a plan.