So far I have read conflicting responses. Does this phone need a data package, or not?
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NO it doesn't need a data package. I love my LG phone, I had my first one for about 3yrs and just purchased my second one. Love everything about it. I probably will get a 3rd. one when it comes time for me to get another one.
1872230
The phone does not need a data package which is one of the main reasons i bought it but then the reception was terrible so very disappointed and quickly returned it.
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Not sure what you are asking? What is a data package?Thank you for responding back to meTania Morgan
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No Eric, you don't need a internet package. When you go online or call the net.com you can see what packages they offer with using this phone. All there packages include internet services. I get the package that has unlimited everything, talk, text and internet. I love this phone and the Net 10 packages. No Contacts. Love it.
92330
The answer is probably yes: if you are diligent NOT to use any data while away from a WiFi connection (i.e., if you only check your email at home for example and you turn off packet data) than you don't need a data package, and AT&T (at the time I had this phone) will not force you to get a data package. I had their cheapest data package (which at the time was cheaper than a 3g/4g package) so I was able to roam around outside of WiFi range and use AT&T data network, but they shouldn't force you, but things might have changed. If you don't have a package, then AT&T will charge you by the KB. In this whole cellphone game, there really is no winning. But, to answer your question, if things have not changed, then this phone will NOT automatically trigger AT&T to attach a data plan to your account.
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We apologize for the delay in responding. No this phone definitely does not require a data plan. I have it myself so I know for sure. Thank you for your interest.Clayton Recellulartoo
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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.
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.
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No data plan required. We gave our daughter this phone because she destroyed everything else. 1 year and still working. We have the phone on a family unlimited text plan, but that is all. No data plan.
346887
NO...You do NOT need data for this phone. It can be disabled in the options. I called AT
1429775
I do not know because I never used it. The reason I bought this phone is because it has no camera or recorder of any type, which means that I can keep it with me during work. I do not need a DATA Package to use it. It is just a really good, basic phone. This is the third one that I bought, the second one through this vendor. They keep getting stolen.
760119
my understanding is you need to set up a palm profile first. and that requires passing some data bit does not require a "data plan" though I did not buy nor do I this phone.
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I believe it does require a data plan. I do know you can only activate the phone on a verizon contract so havibg to commit a data plan isnt that hard to believe.
498545
No, this is not considered a smart phone and therefore does not require a "data package" with my carrier (Verizon).
462118
I actually have my STRAIGHT talk sim card in it, I just haven't set my APN yet, this phone has to have extra data so it you decide to get it make sure you get a small data card for storage space and downloads
693188
The phone and a charger is all that came in the box, other than an instruction manual. We returned it, because, despite the assurances of our phone provider (Verizon) that it would work on our plan without a data plan (stand-alone), it did not.
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.
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You would need an android plan. I must say that I had a lot of issues with this phone and was quickly returned for a refund. I would steer away from it.
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If you buy it for her and she has AT&T;, it will automatically upgrade her to a data package because it will recognize that it is a smartphone and all smartphones through AT&T; with a contract have to have a data package. Learned that the hard way. :o(