Does this phone require a data plan?
625591
no. it doesn't have that kind of technology- old school, relatively speaking. but it does have a nice camera. :)
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.
625593
I'm not sure I know the answer. The phone is configured to work only on the Verizon wireless network. It replaced the same type of phone that stopped working after 6 years. My guess is a data plan is required
720621
Nope! They use available wifi, so you do not need a data plan with this phone.
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.
972184
data plan is only required if you phone with subsidy. The phone will connect to wifi without a data plan
285105
Yes you have to have a data plan to use the phone if you want to use the internet unless you plan on only hooking to your own internet. I wouldn't recommend this phone to anyone. Doesn't have enough internal memory, freezes up a lot. Total waste of money.
585613
I was told it needed a data plan. I have not tried it otherwise. If you are not having a data plan, you probably do not want a smart phone, which is bigger.
2091497
Yes, it's a smart phone. It needs a data plan in case you want to use the internet features outside of a wi-fi network. If not, you can use it with wi-fi only.
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.
89568
No this phone does not require any data plan. I have used the phone on a 25 a month month rate plan by pay as you go.
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.
1050895
Verizon has not required a data plan with my enV3 phone, however the first clerk that I talked to was sure that I would need one. I've had this phone for over 3 years, no data plan. Good Luck!
223502
It does not require any data plan. You can install SIM card and start to use it right away. You can choose any GSM provider here in US as well as in Europe. This is a reason to buy an unlocked phone. Unfortunately, we've sent it back to seller. It has very good design (it's a Sony(!), so you get a very good designed phone just by default). It was brand new, in the original box, but did not work at all, unfortunately again. May be it was just a Chinese grey copy, but it's only my guess.
215839
No, it does not require a data plan. It's an unlocked at&t; phone, but I was able to get the tmobile month to month plan.
1409416
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.
405549
It does not require a data plan. We have the phone on our family plan, with talk and unlimited texting.
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
895245
Yes, this is a "basic phone". I use it with Verizon. I do not have a data plan. It will do media type things but that cost extra, as you know.