Freebase(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: A ballad is a form of verse, often a narrative set to music. Ballads derive from the medieval French chanson balladÃ©e or ballade, which were originally dancing songs.
There are some possible reasons why someone might want a smartphone without a data plan. For one, a smartphone is a powerful mini-computer, and people might want to have access to one, even without a constant Internet connection.
There's no real good way to get around owning a smartphone. If you want one, you're probably going to buy it. Here are some tips to keep the monthly bill lower. Get Less Data - The average smartphone user only uses about 20% of their data a month. If you know you are not going to be a power-user, consider the lowest data plan.