Does this phone require a data plan?
614981
Yes it does. (with AT&T anyway). It is a smartphone, so most carriers will require a data plan.
1655807
It comes without a data plan and I purchased it to replace my phone that broke, but for which my plan still hadn't run its course until I could get an upgrade. It came with directions to fire it up on my pre-existing plan that I was replacing my broken phone from.
2114750
Yes I bought this phone and just added it online to my Verizon account. No data plan necessary. For the price the phone does the job.
625592
All I can tell you is it is listed as a "verizon" wireless phone. To me that says it is configured for the verizon network. Whether it works without a data plan, I have no idea. I bought mine to replace a RAZR I'd had since 2008.
990042
You do not have to buy a data plan. But give one of there stores a call and ask what kind of deal you get.Good luck to you, Patti
1527706
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.
2046916
No you do not have to get the data package with this phone. I don't have it. Hope this helps.
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!!
267466
no you do not have to have a data plan I have at one with AT&T; for several years great phone for talking and texting.
1902711
No data plan required. I have had two LG 8350 phones. Both had phone jacks that broke and could only be used with a headset.
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.
1848315
No it doesn't have to have internet connection although it is capable. My son's phone does not have a data plan but he is very careful to never use any data because it is very expensive without a plan. I also had to tell Verizon that we were not using a data plan with this phone.
436948
This phone can be used without a data plan, but of course you know the data plan is needed if you want to use the internet.
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.
410829
Basic phone with data capabilities. I do not use a data plan for cost reasons. This phone is the best basic phone I have ever owned. I am extremely rough on phones and it has lasted me longer than any phone before it.
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.
1775121
I'm unsure, mine has a sim card for service but u may be able to just have phone and text service without a data plan depending on who's offering the plan.