No. you can access data connectivity via wi-fi. To do this, you have to go into settings and disable proxy. this is the reason I chose it over the iPhone.
However, ATT will insist that you be on an expensive per-use data plan, so if your phone ever uses an application that requires data through the G3 network, you will be charged.
The HTC Thunder Bolt requires a data plan to work through Verizon Wireless.
No, you do not need WiFi for Pokemon Go to work. But, you do need cellular data to play, and it does use much of your cell data plan monthly.
I work for ATT and you must leave the data plan. IF you deleted the data plan, the phone will not work. Hope this helps
All smart phones should have data plans or many of their functions will not work, such as GPS navigation, Internet browsing, Email, and Applications. You do not need a Data plan to receive calls or text messages, but the majority of the functions on the phone such a weather apps and email will not work. Most phone service providers will not allow you to purchase a Smartphone without a Data Package due to its need for data communication.
You will need to have a wireless connection to use Pinger. Pinger is sending something. Unless you have a active data plan it will not work.
To use internet on Sidekick phones, you would need to register the device for a Sidekick Data plan, as regular data plans do not work on these phones.
You can use the Blackberry Storm for phone and text. You don't need internet to make it work. On the other hand, if you want to use internet on your Blackberry Storm, you would need to register the device for the special Blackberry Data plan as any regular data plan would not work on Blackberry Storm or any other blackberry Phones.
No, a standard SIM card will not work in an HTC Aria without a data plan. A minimum data plan, contract, and new activation is required.
If you just want to use the phone and text functions of the Blackberry, then you don't need to, however, if you want to use data, then you should register your phone for a Blackberry service as any regular data plan would not work on Blackberry phones.
Before you can use internet on an Blackberry phones, you would need to register the device for the special Blackberry Data plan. Any regular data plan would not work on Blackberry phones.
If you intend to use a smartphone both as a phone and a pda as intended, you will need a cellphone plan with a data package. 3 or 4G service will be faster, but any standard cellular service will work. A smart phone allows for voice and internet connections. As such you will need a voice and data plan. Cell phones like the iPhone automatically come with both, you cannot get one or the other. If you plan to do a lot of internet surfing on the phone you might consider an unlimited data plan, otherwise you might get hit with large overages.
If you are on a data plan its free. If you aren't, you can still use it if you have wifi. For example, if you have wifi in your house you can go on the internet for free when you are at home. If you have a data plan it allows you to go on the internet even if you dont have wifi.