Do they require internet on this phone?
1367390
you can use internet with this phone - but you can use the phone without internet too.
1367391
"They" is a very broad term to use in this question. If you refer to Nokia, the manufacture of the phone, no, they don't require a data plan. Frankly, Nokia couldn't care less if you have a data plan or not, they want you to buy it.Now, if you are referring to a cell phone provider, that is up to that company. In the United States, most cell phone providers will NOT require a data plan since this device is considered a "feature phone" or a "dumb phone". You can, yes, use a data plan with this device, but I wouldn't recommend it. Voice and text messages are this phones only suggested use.In short, no, I would not thing "they require internet" to use this phone. "They" is a very broad term to use in this question. If you refer to Nokia, the manufacture of the phone, no, they don't require a data plan. Frankly, Nokia couldn't care less if you have a data plan or not, they want you to buy it.Now, if you are referring to a cell phone provider, that is up to that company. In the United States, most cell phone providers will NOT require a data plan since this device is considered a "feature phone" or a "dumb phone". You can, yes, use a data plan with this device, but I wouldn't recommend it. Voice and text... » Read More "They" is a very broad term to use in this question. If you refer to Nokia, the manufacture of the phone, no, they don't require a data plan. Frankly, Nokia couldn't care less if you have a data plan or not, they want you to buy it.Now, if you are referring to a cell phone provider, that is up to that company. In the United States, most cell phone providers will NOT require a data plan since this device is considered a "feature phone" or a "dumb phone". You can, yes, use a data plan with this device, but I wouldn't recommend it. Voice and text messages are this phones only suggested use.In short, no, I would not thing "they require internet" to use this phone. « Show Less
1367392
I do not use the Internet on this phone and my carrier is AT&T.; However the screen is smaller than other smart phones and would not please many people. AS I said in my review, this is really a perfect size phone for me as it fits in any pocket and many people have commented that it is in fact the perfect size! I am already connected at home by two computers an ipad.
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.
1848315
No it doesn't have to have internet connection although it is capable. My son's phone does not have a data plan but he is very careful to never use any data because it is very expensive without a plan. I also had to tell Verizon that we were not using a data plan with this phone.
639093
Yeah I think you can access the Internet and what not as long as you have an Internet provider. You can use calculator, music, etc. just can't send/receive calls or texts.
1995305
No data needed. I had to call the carrier to set up the phone. If I tried signing it up online, it asked for a data plan.
1540630
I am sorry this is an internet phone and can only be plugged into the internet. you will also need to get a provider to provide the service for you.
1832407
No Eric, you don't need a internet package. When you go online or call the net.com you can see what packages they offer with using this phone. All there packages include internet services. I get the package that has unlimited everything, talk, text and internet. I love this phone and the Net 10 packages. No Contacts. Love it.
1777020
I never used the phone for internet because the quality isn't that great. Your better off getting an android phone. Net10 has them sometimes on sale or for free if you buy the plan.
1528378
Not really. You have very basic internet access, but it's NOT a true smart phone.
42972
No it does not require an internet connection or even cell service. It receives signals from low earth orbiting satellites to determine your location. It has nothing to do with the internet, cell towers or your cell phone at all. It works with your laptop's GPS enabled mapping software such as DeLorme Street Atlas or Microsoft's Streets and Trips and many others.
720621
Nope! They use available wifi, so you do not need a data plan with this phone.
2160594
Yes. Our Verizon family plan has no internet. We use this as a basic phone for texting only.
1086450
You can use a sim card. So if your carrier's is a sim card carrier you can use to get Internet.
2251936
Yes you need Internet from the phone company. The modem will provide Wi-Fi but without Internet service you won't get any connection to internet.
1028813
thank you! I got this phone for my sons for Christmas. I don't plan on adding a data plan to their account, but there is wifi available everywhere they go: home, school, grandma's, friends', etc. Let me clarify something though: If there is no wifi available, will they still be able to talk and text? (that is all they need it for outside of wifi)
212834
Using Facebook would require you to have internet access and that is dependent on whether you have a data plan with your Carrier.We recommend contacting your Carrier and making sure they provide their services to this model phone without any restrictions.
405549
It does not require a data plan. We have the phone on our family plan, with talk and unlimited texting.