does this phone require a data plan?
654901
No. However if you have no plan, you will be charged for the amount of data used. So, although there's no requirement, you probably want a plan.
614981
Yes it does. (with AT&T anyway). It is a smartphone, so most carriers will require a data plan.
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.
2187023
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
698136
It is not a prepaid phone. You must have a wireless plan that will work with this phone to use it. However, it is just a basic phone and not a smart phone so no data plan is needed.
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
1637363
No, a data package is not required, i just called Verizon and gave them the code on the plate in the battery compartment and Verizon activates that phone w/ the number you provide. It was simpler than i thought! This is the BEST phone i have ever had! and i hate cell phones!
2214207
no way this phone with out data plan doesn't work the main feature of this phone bbm an internet message service
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.
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.
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.