ok i really like this phone but i just need it for texting and calling the basics. so my answer is do i really need the data plan on it. because i would not use it thanks everyone for their help and happy new year!!!
1. Its an android phone and is constantly connected to the internet to update the system and apps.
2. AT&T provides 2GB of data monthly at max, if you cross it, you get charge extra.
3. Texting is not the same as or included in your data plan and if you get a data plan, you will end up paying separate for data and then separate for texting.