do you have to have a data plan for this?

For that much $$$ they will let you out of some jails.

#2 this is unlocked, which means unsubsidized, which means you aren't tied to a contract by buying this. If you are looking to get tied into a contract, move along. If you're someone looking to upgrade without resigning your contract, or you aren't eligible to upgrade, this is for you.

#1 this is an unlocked device. If you use this on AT&T technically you are required to have a data plan of $30 a month, but since it's unlocked, they can't tell what type of device you have, so no. You can tell them it's a flip phone.

good info #3.

But without the data plan, it will just be pretty much useless. It is like what is the point of having an iPhone when you don't have the data plan. All the surfing websites and playing games during work is what makes iPhone fun.

#4 The alternative is go wi-fi with an unlocked iPhone to do your surfing.

is this touch screen?

#6 Haha, no why do you want a touch screen when you can control with your mind?