Buying an iphone 4 w/o the data package

I was really hoping to pre-order an iPhone 4 today with Verizon. My ipod touch, 3rd gen, was stolen earlier in January. I held out replacing it because I knew Verizon would soon be carrying the iphone. Unfortunately, you have to buy the data package to go with it ($30 a month minimum). I just want to replace my touch and cell phone and only have one device. I don't need the cellular data service. When I get on the internet I will use my home or work network or other Wi-Fi hotspot.
Is it possible to buy the iphone 4 without a data package or buy it and then cancel the data package? I'm disappointed that someone has made this unnecessary expense (data package) part of the package. Apple is still going to get my money if I buy the phone or itouch, and Verizon is going to continue to get my money for phone service. I don't understand why we can't have the best of both worlds.
I hope someone with Apple reads this and can help me out.
Thank you.

As was said above and most have answered your question, all smartphones are required to have a data plan and it's mandatory that all smartphonoe does. Sure it may not be worth when you are home, but if you are out somewhere where there is no wi-fi at all, you have no choice to use the 3G data to surf on the net or do something. If you still think that 30 bucks for an unlimited data plan isn't worth for you, then any smartphone isn't for you. You will just have to deal with what Verizon offers on the data plan. I'm sure they also offer cheaper data plans.

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