I know I have to have the sim card for this thing to work but do I gave to carry the verizon plan if I only want to use the wifi at home
779626
If your using your wifi at home to be able to use the device, NOT USING IT AS A HOTSPOT, then no data plan should be needed. If your going to turn the mobile hot spot on the device on then yes you do need a data plan
779627
I dont have a sim card, i bought this item just in case i ever wanted to add it to my plan..but i play/use solely on wifi..and it works fine...
779628
I went to a Verizon store, and they set me up with data on this. I pay $20 per month for service. Hope that helps
779629
No you don't. I have other Samsung Galaxy(s) that do not have SIM cards. They work just fine with WiFi in the home and connecting to a Hotspot. By the way, I have verizon too.
779630
You can use it for wifi only. However I bought mine and it stopped charging after about a month.
1910192
No, you will still need an Internet provider and wireless Internet service. This is intended to be used with an air card.
116265
No. All this does is allow you to use the SIM card in different devices. The SIM card is what carries use to differentiate between devices on their network.
1741024
I have the same question. Or more specifically if I put my T-Mobile pre-paid sim card in the phone, will it work and will I be able to use the WiFi function with my home wireless and other hotspots such as Starbucks, etc?
1818
I didn't, I just jumped on my wifi at home and I use my phone carrier wifi when I am out.
438353
No you can't. The service provider will lock the Sim with them. Verizon and Sprint use CDMA, only ATT and Tmobile use GSM. It would be a waste of money. You should just buy the 64gb version when it comes outits the same prive as your verizon one. I purchased the 32gb version from best buy but returned it. After the system and bloatware it only had 22GB of storage space. If you did purchase it from verizon, yes you can use wi-fi.
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I don't believe the question was answered. I also want to buy this phone and NOT use it on Verizon Prepaid, but instead merely use it to access WiFi, as if is an Android tablet. Can it be done?
322615
I think we if you will put a sim card inside. But to be sure you can contact your network provider
1550931
no it must active by verizon, no phone will get wifi with out active it, your locked in for six months before you can switch to a different carrier
1735477
It should function just fine use it as a dumb phone using wifi for data instead. Just keep an eye on the apps to see if they try to access cellular data.
1681065
If I put my t-mobile sim card into this phone (i'm on a plan without the data package), will I be able to use the wifi in my house or other wifi locations without incurring an internet usage fee from t-mobile?
192301
Hello. If you will need to get on the Web away from your wireless (whether that be at home or work), then yes, you will need to add it to your Verizon service. For us, we didn't have to, since everywhere we go, we can connect to wireless Internet. You can also purchase a plug in adapter that fits into any standard wall outlet and get WIFI without having to purchase extra WIFI service through Verizon. We have one that I bought here on Amazon, and that seems to work well. Hope this helps. Try a universal WI-FI repeater and extender search on Amazon if you don't wan't/need to purchase extra service. It may be less expensive for you.
1185513
Yes you should be able to go to the WiFi settings on the phone to sign on to the wifi Then you wI'll not be charged for data
1761391
Yes only wifi will work. The data services and phone internet work through the carrier if you got a plan that provides data.
1387950
from time to time it offers me the opportunity to connect to Verizon. I presume that indicates that there is a Verizon SIM card or equivalent inside the machine. But I only use it for surfing on wifi. I am too cheap to pay for a Verizon connection.
1807330
Its a Verizon iPad. So if your international card is Verizon, then yes. If its not just do what I do. Use WiFi. Then you don't have to worry yourself wif it
436529
The iPad I purchased has the "ability" to have cellular service through Verizon - but it is not "required". It will work just fine on WiFi only. Keep in mind that they do make WiFi only models that will, most likely, be less expensive than the cellular-enabled units.