Does this phone require a data plan for use or is it like a feature phone that does not require a data plan?
1139519
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.
1139520
It'll certainly make calls and you'll be able to send and receive messages with no data plans. You should also be able to use the apps on it with WiFi.
1139521
It needs a data plan and do not buy it. Horrible phone,never worked correctly, returned it and they didn't send a new phone or credit me. Others complained also of same problems. Don't buy!
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.
2214207
no way this phone with out data plan doesn't work the main feature of this phone bbm an internet message service
44196
Yes, it does. You do not have to have a data plan with this phone either. I used it for over two months. The reception was pretty bad though. Everyone I talked to complained of background noise.
1187133
Yes, this phone requires a data package through any provider. Net10 provides unlimited talk/text/data for low monthly plans.
921308
No you don't have to have a Data Plan and it's the reason I bought this phone.
1842448
Whether or not you'll need a data plan to use this phone to its full potential is up to your Carrier.We recommend contacting your Carrier and making sure with them.
972897
I love this phone! My husband uses it for talk/text only. We also have 3 iPhones on the plan that share data. I can't really say if it requires a data plan as our 4 lines share data. I can only tell you he doesn't use data, perhaps ask Verizon
903399
No .you can use it with or without a data plan. That is why i got it simple talking and texting.
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.
614981
Yes it does. (with AT&T anyway). It is a smartphone, so most carriers will require a data plan.
2016969
I have this phone with ATT and -no data-. That's why I like it. They don't charge for data because it's not a smart phone and very limited in what it can do. (I can surf the internet, which is about all I need in addition to text and calling.)
1906824
When I had this phone in the US, through a contract with Cricket, I was paying for data. You can probably use it without a data plan, but you'll have to be careful to not use the internet features of the phone.
720621
Nope! They use available wifi, so you do not need a data plan with this phone.
1750386
It will operate without a data plan. However the carriers will detect you using the data and attempt to charge you. It's a fantastic phone and will work anywhere
435540
I'm not sure given that I never had a data plan for the phone. However being a feature phone I believe it is capable of picture messaging. Just need a data plan first which, fortunately, is cheaper for non-smartphones and typically is unlimited.
760122
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??