Do you "have" to have a data plan on a iPhone 3GS?

[Imola Ghost]

My son has a iPhone 3GS and he never uses the data, I'd like to get rid of the $30 data plan.

 

[Alaerian]

Not possible. Sorry!

 

[drenline]

Jailbreak + unlock = golden

 

[Alaerian]

Yeah, because switching carriers is a viable solution.

 

[Beaverman3001]

Why even have an iPhone to not use data?

 

[thermal]

Do you have to have a data plan?

No.

Purchase the phone at full retail, use any plan you want.

 

[drenline]

I've been unlocked with Tmobile for years now without a data plan but recently decided to add one for the hell of it. It is not impossible.

Jailbreak first, then unlock.

 

[rick98761]

Are you sure he doesn't use data. Things other then the Internet use data. I just can't imagine a younger person owning a iPhone and not using data. My wife doesn't use much, but the use is still there.

 

[MacManTexas56]

Why even have an iPhone to not use data?

i guess wifi doesn't exist where you live?

 

[eastercat]

The only way to avoid it is to go pre-paid, jb&unlock to use on t-mobile or use it as an ipod touch.
You can also get the 200MB plan for $15.

 

[awadeee]

My son has a iPhone 3GS and he never uses the data, I'd like to get rid of the $30 data plan.

You'd have to switch to T-Mobile. Or prepaid AT&T.

 

[Gregintosh]

$15 for the 200MB plan is what I'd recommend. Data comes in handy not just for web browsing but also for GPS, e-mail, etc. If your kid wants directions to get back home, he won't be able to get them with no data connection (The GPS NEEDS a data connection to work).

If you jailbreak and get a pre-paid no data plan, this will work. Just make sure to change the settings to turn cellular data off.