Does the samsung propel require a data plan?

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@jennslinkard wrote:
I've read somewhere (cannot remember where now, sorry) that the Propel requires a data plan for the first 6 months of use (like the Blackjack II), but then it can be cancelled after those 6 months.  Do you know if your partner was required to have the data plan for the first 6 months?  Thanks!!

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     The only time you would be required to take a data plan is if there is a rebate that goes with the purchase of the phone and it requires the data plan to be added, even then you would only have to keep the data plan for aprox 9 weeks, then when you get the rebate card you could call and remove the feature at that time. (that is is the device is bought directly from ATTM, if not then different requirements would ahve to be met.)

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@jennslinkard wrote:
     Thank you for the response.  I bought the Propel yesterday online and received no rebate with the purchase.  There was no mention of a needed data plan at any point during the purchase, so I'm hoping there will be no problems when I receive it.  Thanks again!

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     Call customer care, they can gett he rebate out to you, or stop by a local ATTM store and they can get it for you, as for the rebate, also check your email, it may be there waiting for you, you will need either the unlimited data plan and or unlimited messaging added to your number to qualify for it, the rebate is worth $50.

Note that the rebate requirement is for a messaging or data plan.  The $5.00 messaging plan would qualify for the rebate.

Mail-in rebate requires activation on up to a $30 per month data or messaging plan:

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