Using iPhone with no home computer

My dad is considering trading in his old prepaid cell phone for one that will let him do more things like: email, pictures, and limited web browsing. Plus, he likes the idea of reading eBooks. I'm recommending the iPhone to him. However, here's the problem - he does not have a home computer (and consequently has no Internet access, either).
I'm fine with him occasionally syncing to my mac for backups and upgrades, but he lives in a different state and we won't be able to do this often.
My question is this: Is a desktop computer with Internet access absolutely required for activation and normal day to day operation of the iPhone?
Thanks for any feedback.

The requirements of owning an iphone are printed on the box.
of these requirements, they include the following:
"Requirements: Minimum wireless service plan required to activate all iPhone features, including iPod Features (1) * Mac or PC with USB 2.0 * Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later, Windows XP Home or professional (SP2), or Windows Vista * iTunes 7.7 or later required for some features (free download from www.apple.com/itunes/download) * iTunes Store Account (2) * Internet access (3)"
I would strongly recommend a computer with internet access in case you need to restore the software or anything like that.

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