Is a data plan required to use an ipad?

I'm looking at purchasing my first iPad and am getting conflicting information.  Is a data plan required to use an iPad 2?

Only for the models that have cellular (3g/LTE), and even then only if you choose to use a service. All iPads come with built in WiFi that you can use with a home router or via WiFi hot spots.
http://www.apple.com/ipad/compare/

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