IS the internet plan for this phone optional????

I really want this phone but im not willing to pay a monthly internet plan, is it optional???
 

Optional, I have unlim txt without the data (internet) plan.

Yep, my dad was mad about that, lol. He was going to get the G1 for me at first, i should've let him

yeah internet plan is optional but it is one of the requirements for the rebate.

However on my rebate for it states that you either need a data plan or unlimited messaging(family text included)

Sending in my rebate tomorrow so I hope it works.

Just wanted to let you all know that I upgraded to this phone last month after two years (already had unlim. text) and I paid about 215 BEFORE the $50 MIR...so I really paid about 165...oh, and without getting a data plan...if you're thinking about getting one and you're upgrading, tell them you'll switch to another carrier if they don't give you want you want.  They'll really try to help you (at least, in most of my experiences with CC)

I was at the end of a two year contract...walked into Walmart and renewed my plan (59.99 myfavs/2 lines/1000 shared minutes) for 78 bucks. That's it! I did however pay the 24 bucks for the 400 text/pic messages and unlimited internet.