Can I Use Unlocked iPhone Before Putting in a Sim?

My friend is going to buy an unlocked iPhone, and she is wondering if she can use the iPhone before she puts in a Sim Card. Will she be able to use the phone before she puts in the sim card?

Hello, roaminggnome.
I just ordered my disscounted upgrade thru Verizon, which is from my iPhone 4 (no sim card), to an iPhone 5. I asked them to unlock it so i could sell/give it to a friend, but they said if he is not going to have a plan with them(Verizon) that it may not work properly. He is not able to get a plan with Verizon, which i told him,.. I doubt the Iphone 4 would be any good with his carrier(Boost mobile). So, my question is...do you think my iPhone 4 is worthless to any other carrier due to their say so, and it having no sim? Plus, do you think it's worth the hassle with it being that earlier of a model? Thanks.

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