does this phone need a data plan?
144275
I have been using this phone for years with AT&T.; Yes, they will add a data plan as soon as it has a SIM card and turned on. However, I was able to explain that I had no use for a data plan and that I was just trying the phone out (which I was). I just neglected to ever add a data plan back. I can use wifi (but almost never do). The down side is that without a data plan you cannot send or receive attachments to text messages OR receive 'group' text messages (which is a good thing to me)
144276
Yes... It says no contract, but AT&T; can read whatever device you are using and they automatically assigned a data plan for me. Of course they added the most expensive one, so I contacted them and changed the plan but you must have one.
300736
I would say yes. If you don't have a wi-fi connection or 3G you will need some type of data plan if you have a smart phone.
917553
Yes, to access and utilize your smartphone to its potential you will need a data plan
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
1746258
It is not considered a smart phone - no data plan required. It is only good for texting and calling. The web browser is terrible and slow.
1357406
I do not use data on this type of phone. It depends on the plan you choose. Good luck!
1617244
Whether or not you'll require a data plan is determined by your Carrier. We recommend contacting you Carrier and they'll be able to let you know whether or not you'll need one.
293338
I doubt it, honestly. I just got my Storm from verizon, and the rep told me that all of their smartphones are required to have a data plan. I doubt they would program the phone for you without the data plan.
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.
968701
No data plan is need unless you want to download apps and be connected to the internet vie Wi-Fi. All that is need is that you have an AT&T; Sims card.If you already have AT&T; you can insert you old Sims card in and you will be operational.
886854
No. One of the decent phones left that has dialogue style texts but doesn't have data plan. It can but my daughter only needs to text.
144105
Yes but does not require payments for a data plan. I just use talk and text.
903399
No .you can use it with or without a data plan. That is why i got it simple talking and texting.
346887
NO...You do NOT need data for this phone. It can be disabled in the options. I called AT
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O. Gaynor, you can use this phone on AT&T; without a data plan. I am sure several folks do it. I use it, but with teh media net plan, not a smartphone data plan. I am 100% sure you can use this phone without any kind of data plan. For its price, it's a very solid smartphone.
1409415
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.
1720884
No, you do not need a data plan to use the Internet you can use any wifi available. If you are wanting Internet all the time, you might want to look into getting a hotspot which will require a data plan. I hope this information helps!!