Is the data plan required?

I'm currently planning on purchasing an iPhone, but am just wondering whether the extra data plan charge(I'm currently an AT&T customer) is required to use the phone. I don't plan on using it for the internet or email, since I can just do that at home. Heck, I rarely text or receive any texts. I just want to use and have the phone feature and save space in my pockets.
Thanks in advance

Why are you getting an iPhone if you do not plan to browse the Internet, use Google Maps, Weather, Stocks, Visual Voicemail, Youtube or email? Just get a free basic phone and an iPod Nano or Touch.

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