Question About Internet Connection With A Specific Plan

To access the internet/email/ichat/etc. with an iPhone, is it required to have the privilege of accessing the internet on your current AT&T plan? Or is the iPhone capable of connecting to the net as itself without any special activation privileges that are noted on my sim card/AT&T plan?
Any accurate help is appreciated (This will determine whether I purchase an iPhone or not. I'd prefer to buy it with no surprises :P )

at&t's unlimited data plan for the iPhone costs $20/mo - which is truly unlimited for when accessing the internet via at&t's cellular or EDGE network, and includes 200 SMS. This is required when activating an iPhone and is over and above your chosen calling plan.
The iPhone is also capable of accessing the internet via wi-fi. When wi-fi access is on, the iPhone will automatically connect to an available wi-fi network that you have access to, and have previously connected to before - which is saved on the iPhone. When leaving the range of an available wi-fi network you have access to, the iPhone will automatically switch to EDGE. The switch between EDGE access and an available wi-fi network you have access to - when within range of the wi-fi network, is automatic and seamless.
All visual voicemail is downloaded to the iPhone via at&t's EDGE network only.
Long story short, the iPhone's unlimited data plan is required when activating an iPhone, and something you wouldn't want to be without.

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