Is this a regular cell phone or a smart phone that you need to buy a data plan with?
381389
It's a smart phone. Basically the same as a Droid 2 but with a few added things to be R2D2.
381390
It's a regular cell phone. I was going to get it connected through my regular Verizon plan. Our problem was the phone never worked. We couldn't even get it to turn on. It was my sons big Christmas gift so I was extremely disappointed.
300733
It will function as just a phone so no you shouldn't have to have a data plan. Having used the phone now for a few months, I couldn't recommend it. Reception is very poor.
2044949
Nope, att makes you get data plan with smart phone it is automatically added to the bill
410827
Both. With Verizon you can use it with or w/out a data contract. I use it without.
1902457
It uses a Sim card so you have to purchase a cell service plan just the same as you do for a regular cell phone.
2116117
Nope. I've had mine for 2 years and my hubby has had his for a year and neither of us have a data plan. You can access the internet from the phone if you have one, but if you don't get one, you can just use it for calls and texts.
933834
This is not considered a Smart Phone, as it does not run a major operating system, like Apple, Android, or Windows. It does have a lot of nice features though.I use it on Verizon, and to the best of my knowledge, there is no Data Plan. Good luck on your quest.
907689
I bought this phone to replace the exact same one I lost. So I didn't change anything to my plan. My reasoning is I didn't want to upgrade to a smart phone and pay a huge monthly bill because of data use. This IS NOT a smart phone.
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.
1746258
It is not considered a smart phone - no data plan required. It is only good for texting and calling. The web browser is terrible and slow.
1714600
I researched this myself for a long time trying to find a definitive answer and it kept coming back to it's a feature phone. So, I went ahead and bought the phone for my daughter and put her AT&T; sim card into it and let her use and waited to see what happened. Within a month AT&T; sent a text informing us this is a smart phone and they were adding a data plan. So, if this phone is being used in the US on AT&T; it will be considered a smart phone and they will automatically add a data plan.
145625
you can add a data plan to it but i would not call it a smart phone its only 3g hope that helps
1314138
It depends on your carrier. Some may call it a smart phone and require a data plan, others may let you use a basic talk & text plan. I use PagePlus with a basic prepaid account for talk & text and rely on free wifi when I'm out for internet access. (Most of the supermarkets, malls, etc... seem to offer free wifi)
498545
No, this is not considered a smart phone and therefore does not require a "data package" with my carrier (Verizon).
1739458
That depends on your cell phone carrier, I don't think its considered a smart phone so if you needed to use it for the net you would need to call your cell phone provider.
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!
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.