Buying new phone, Internet/Data plan....

I have broke the screen on my Samsung SCH-i760. I am planning to buy the Samsung Omnia I910 off eBay, but I have no use for internet on my phone so I was wondering if I would have to pay for the internet service to get it activated?

Yes, when activating the Samsung Omnia (SCH-i910), a data plan of $29.99 or higher is needed. 
Thanks, 

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