Definitive list: feature phones that do/do not require data plans

[koftheworld]

The Rival does not require a data plan...yet.

Yes that's true. The table I put together was based upon the leaked information provided, in which the Rival was listed as requiring a data plan. As of now that requirement hasn't materialized. I'd like to update the table but I don't have access to it anymore. Sorry.

[koftheworld]

UPDATED

As most of you know, VZW is putting out new data plan requirements for new activations starting on Monday, Jan. 18 2010. Most 3G feature phones will require either a $9.99 (25mb w/ mobile email) or $29.99 (unlimited w/ mobile email) data plan. There are no exceptions to this rule whether it be you purchased a phone at full retail or purchased the phone through ebay/craigslist. There is no pay-as-you-go (PAYG) or data block feature available for these phones.

Below is the definitive list of feature phones that if activated on or after Jan. 18, 2010 will/will not require the data plans mentioned above. Please note that I've only listed phones that are currently sold by VZW. As of now, certain end-of-life 3g phones (such as the Chocolate 3) and older 3g phones (such as the Dare) are not subject to the new data plan requirement and therefore may be on a PAYG plan or have a data block put in place. Also, please note that push-to-talk phones (PTT) such as the Casio Rock, Motorola Barrage, and the Samsung Convoy are currently exempt from the data plan requirement.

Feature phones that DO NOT require a data plan (no matter when activated)
1) Nokia Shade (2705)
2) Samsung Intensity (SCH-U450)
3) Verizon Escapade
4) LG Glance (VX7100)
5) Verizon Razzle
6) Samsung Trance (SCH-U490)
7) Samsung Smooth (SCH-U350)
8) LG VX5500
9) Motorola VU204
10) Samsung Sway (SCH-U650)
11) Samsung Knack (SCH-U310)
12) Samsung SCH-U410
13) Samsung Snap (SCH-U340)
14) Motorola Rival (A455)
15) Casio Rock (C731)
16) Samsung Convoy (SCH-U640)
17) Motorola Barrage (V860)

3G feature phones that DO NOT require a data plan (but may in the future)
1) LG Chocolate 3 (VX8560)
2) Samsung Renown (SCH-U810)
3) Verizon Wireless CDM8950
4) Nokia 6205

3G Feature phones that DO require a data plan (activated on/post Jan. 18, 2010)
1) LG Chocolate Touch (VX8575)
2) LG enV3 (VX9200)
3) LG enV Touch (VX11000)
4) LG VX8360
5) Motorola Entice (W766)
6) Samsung Rogue (SCH-U960)
7) Samsung Alias2 (SCH-U750)
8) Nokia Twist (7705)

[chaostheorem]

Would you be required to purchase a data plan for a refurb swap on a Feature phone originally activated pre Jan. 18, 2010?

[koftheworld]

Would you be required to purchase a data plan for a refurb swap on a Feature phone originally activated pre Jan. 18, 2010?

No, you shouldn't have to.

[Matt_]

I think the Samsung Reality u820 requires a data plan ?

[bells]

Digging up an old thread here, but since I came looking here for an answer a couple of weeks ago when shopping for a used phone for my daughter, I figure someone else might benefit from an update.

Currently (11/2011) NO Verizon *feature phones* absolutely require a data plan. Some feature phones list the 9.99 plan as required, but customer service can get rid of it if you put a data block on the line. I confirmed this with CS on the phone while I was shopping, and had a corp store rep do it for the enV Touch I ended up buying when I activated it with no hassle at all. Both the phone person and the agent in the store confirmed that if you put a data block on a line with a feature phone they will remove the 9.99 data plan. Note that this applies to ALL feature phones, but does NOT apply to ANY smartphones.

To the poster above, I did ask specifically about the Samsung Reality, and the phone rep confirmed that it qualified as a feature phone and thus could be activated with a data block and NO data plan.

Note that, as it was explained to me, any phone which lists the 9.99 plan as required will absolutely need a data block on the line to bypass this requirement, so you do have to completely give up data on that line.

Hope this helps someone.

[moto94536]

do you guys watch Alaska State Troppers?? Those guys use motorola feature phone. I don't know which carriers. I bet motorola is good reception phone. Which I got pull over, the tropper use motorola too.

well too bad motorola stop making feature phones. My motorola v860 have 2 months to live. Then I will upgrade to iphone 5.

[partsman_ba]

do you guys watch Alaska State Troppers?? Those guys use motorola feature phone. I don't know which carriers. I bet motorola is good reception phone. Which I got pull over, the tropper use motorola too.

well too bad motorola stop making feature phones. My motorola v860 have 2 months to live. Then I will upgrade to iphone 5.

What's a tropper? Do they sell pull over sweaters at Old Navy in Anchorage?

[Arth7ur]

I really don't think they would retroactively enact such a policy, but you never know.

[wait]

Is there an updated Definitive List?

[skwak]

Is there an updated Definitive List?

I would also be interested in this.

Will be switching to Verizon when my Sprint contract ends in November, and have no interest in a smartphone or data plan.

Thanks guys!