Data plans + Blacberry 7290

[Anorexia.Gore]

I recently had to get rid of my 8310 after dropping my brand new 8520 in the lake. When I had the 8310 I didn't have a data plan on it because AT&T didn't force me to have one back then. When I upgraded to the 8520, I somehow got away with not having it again. After I had lost my 8520 and went back to my 8310, AT&T instantly put the data plan on my bill.

So I was wondering, if I got a 7290 or older blackberry, would I still be forced into a data plan? [I don't pay for my service, my parent's shop does, and the shop cannot justify having a data plan on the bill.]

Thanks. (:

-Kelley.

[berryaddictnoza]

That would be a question for AT&T customer service, but my guess would be because you're adding a new (for the current plan) phone, you would be forced into a data plan. If you can do it and want a 7290, I'll sell you mine when I get my new Bold 9650.

[dcgore]

i would be interested to know if it would cost you the same as a newer bberry (data plan wise).