[stevecn70]

The only reason they say it is required to have an everything data plan is because the phone has so many programs that connect to the internet and if you don't have an everything data plan, you run the risk of large phone bills from data communications. I'm sure they have delt with mad customers enough to just say it is required now. It really isn't though, if you are deligent and turn off you data in the communications settings, then you won't have to worry about anything. On a side note, don't get the simply everything plan unless you call a lot of land lines. The everything data 450 is plenty for most people since it is unlimited mobile to mobile. Pretty much everyone I talk to is on a mobile phone, My anytime minutes barely go over 30 min a month now. I wish they had a Everything data 150 plan or something for $20 cheaper.