Data, android and new phone

[T_W]

Greetings, I'm based in the UK (i know, am i insane!) and i'm looking for a new phone, with all the androids around i thought i may as well look at them but im confused by data connections. I run a PAYG sim on O2 without free internet and i'm not bothered by mobile email YET or other data dependant apps, I've spoken to several sales people but get different answers on data so here is the question:
Can i use an android phone as a regular mobile without having the data usage?

Cheers for any help given.

 

[mattyhiderrr]

You can use them as a regular mobile, however I don't see the point in having an Android phone and not having a data connection, as it's only really good with a data connection in my opinion.

 

[takeshi]

You can use them as a regular mobile, however I don't see the point in having an Android phone and not having a data connection, as it's only really good with a data connection in my opinion.

There are those that do, relying on WiFi. Don't assume that your needs/wants are everyone's.