Do you have to have the email and mobile web service for the black berry storm to be able to be used?

no

Do you have to have the email and mobile web service for the black berry storm to be able to be used?
No, but to buy one, Verizon requires you to sign up for a plan at 30-50 dollars a month.
Reply:No, you can use a basic plan on the phone, they just say we "recommend" getting the data plan because its a business phone and email and internet are its key features.