Do I have to have a Data Plan to use the phone? Looking for just a reliable Phone.
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Yes, if got a data plan will nice to go to. Seberal web site and sent email
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I am not certain. As an active Sprint customer, my locked Sprint Blackberry Curve 8530 was used on an active Sprint line.
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I don't think so if all you want to do is talk...but I am no expert. I liked the phone.
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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.
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It depends on your service plan. I use the phone for texting without a problem and don't have a data plan on my phone Contract
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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.
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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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You should be able to use it as a regular line without a data plan, but just an fyi...we did not have much luck with this phone. If you are getting it for a kid it might be ok but in my experience it was very low quality..if you are looking for a good quality, durable phone I would look into something else
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Yes, you don't have to have a data plan. I got it for my son it's $50. For unlimited talk, text, internet, GPS... Etc. but you can just with unlimited talk an text for $40..... Those plans even go cheaper then that. Hope I helped you out.
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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 !
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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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I use virgin mobile. You'll have to check their plans on their website. It varies depending on how much data you require.
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I had the phone without a data plan but it has a very rudimentary 'browser' if you could even call it that... I haven't used it in years but I don't remember it being worth anything internet wise. However maybe the service you get could help prevent any internet usage by not allowing data..
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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.
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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.
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Yes you would need a data plan as this particular phone does not allow you to have wi-fi capability. I hope this will help your decision.
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i wanna ask the same question can you use the phone without data but still get free mobile to mobile calling?? is everything the same just minus data??
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Hi Barbra, If you have wifi you really won't need a data plan but, you can add one. And, also gps.
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I don't know if a data plan is required ... though clearly you could not access e-mail without it. It is very slow for internet, very slow ... but I use it for podcasts, internet radio, phone, and text. I have an AT&T; plan (USA) that allows me 500 minutes voice per month, unlimited data, and unlimited texts for $35 per month. That is a very good rate. You can only get that plan with an "unlocked" phone, like this one.