Activating iPhone 5 to a different number on family plan

Here's my situation: I am in a family share plan with my dad, and both of our lines were eligible to upgrade. However, my dad's line had a $30 new-every-two credit so I used that to buy an iPhone 5. Both of us currently have feature phones without data plans.
How do I activate the iPhone to my number once it arrives?
I'm aware that you can do a device switch online after activating the phone to the line originally ordered on, but I'm concerned about the plans.
Is it possible for my dad to not have a data plan after switching the iPhone over to my number?
I would really appreciate it if someone could explain the activation process so that my dad keeps his old plan without data.
Thanks!

I am doing the same thing. My son is eligible for an upgrade but he's only 8 yrs old so I am giving him my phone (HTC Rezound) and buying the iphone 5 on his account.
DO NOT ACTIVATE the iphone on your dads telephone number. I did the same thing this morning with my son's account and all the Verizon reps said it would be simple to switch to my number once I activate it on his line but I am having a very hard time. Verizon rep told me that I need to switch the sim cards put a pin in the little hole on the right side of the iphone and the sim would pop out.... WRONG another VR told me that was for the4S not the 5, then another rep told me the sim cards come in 3 different sizes and the new iphone sim is a Micro Sim and doesnt fit the Rezound. So I called a Verizon Wireless store and they will not carry the sim card for a week or 2. Next VR told me to go to the Apple store and have the apple reps replace the sim card, next appointment is on Sunday at the Genius bar... URGH!!! the last rep told me there was a way where the set it up in the system where you do not have to first activiate the phone on the eligible account. They have a name for it but I cant remember now, something like borrow an upgrade, switch upgrades, etc

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