Can i use an iphone without a data plan? - 1

I don't want to get a data plan, but sprint won't let me buy an iphone unless i get a data plan.

if i buy a used iphone (NOT through sprint, but still sprint-compatible), will i be able to activate it without getting a data plan?

Normally, i can activate any old sprint-compatible phone without any questions asked, but i haven't tried with a smartphone. Does anyone know the answer to my question?

thanks!

Added (1). Oh, what if i got it unlocked? Would sprint still recognize the device?

Nope. As soon as it identifies itself to the network (which includes the make and model of the device), the carrier is notified and they will add a data plan to your account, whether you want it or not.

Nope. Sprint will recognize the phone on the network & apply a data plan. There simply is no way around it. Smartphones = data plan.

You can buy it yourself, obviously sprint isn't going to pick up the cost for you if you aren't going to use a contract with them, they aren't stupid.

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