Is this a smart phone and will a data package/ plan be required?
617821
Yes it is technically a smart phone and a data package is optional. If you have AT&T;, they don't detect this as being a smart phone. Therefore, you can unlimited data for a basic phone for $15. If you choose not to have data, you don't have to. If you do get the unlimited data package, understand that you will be using 3G internet. This phone does not have 4G LTE capability.
617822
Yes, this is a smart phone of course a data package is needed to use data service. But, I don't recommend you to buy it, cause there is big issue with the usb port recharge. I bought 2 all gave me the same issues and a lot of customers complaint about ...
617823
You do not have to pay for a data plan, it can be used as a phone and/or text device. I do want to state this is an out dated european styled smart phone. It runs on symbian format. All new Nokia phones will be windows format now since Nokia sold out to windows.
617824
Yes it is and yes it will require a data package. But it is a piece of s... don't buy it. Buy another one.
482318
No data plan required and if it is a Verizon phone it will be fine. You can even change your service over yourself on Verizon website and not have to wait for a tech person to help you.
1430610
This is a crossover phone. Meaning that it has some features of a smart phone but it does not require a data plan to operate. The new smart phones will not work unless you purchase the data plan to go with it. I loved this phone!
972184
data plan is only required if you phone with subsidy. The phone will connect to wifi without a data plan
2160595
Yes , the reason I got this phone was that I did not want a "smart phone" and monthly fee for a data package. You can use this as a basic phone , but has an awesome camera, and easy texting :)
580891
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.
779626
If your using your wifi at home to be able to use the device, NOT USING IT AS A HOTSPOT, then no data plan should be needed. If your going to turn the mobile hot spot on the device on then yes you do need a data plan
1354128
It is not a smartphone. However, you can add one or access the internet if you want. This phone does have a quewty keyboard. Most of the pantech line does not require a data plan to use it.
720620
No, they do not. You will be able to use it on a normal plan, without data required!
2226749
No SMARTPHONE data plan required. You can check email, scores, etc. with the regular data plan for non-smartphones.
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.
614981
Yes it does. (with AT&T anyway). It is a smartphone, so most carriers will require a data plan.
1314137
Because this says "VERIZON ONLY," this phone needs a data package. I purchased it because it showed up as a basic phone when I searched through Amazon. But according to Verizon this is a smartphone and a data package is required. I will be returning this phone tomorrow.
138366
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
27315
No, the phone does not require a data plan. I have the phone and do not have a data plan.
1050894
no-this phone does not need a data plan. Don't let them tell you that it does. I activated 2 of them without it.
1038570
No this is not a smart phone. You can access the internet if you want but you do not have to sign up for a data plan with this phone. I think this is a great phone for those like myself who cannot afford the smart phone plans. I have had two of these now, and have recommended it to my husband.