If we cant make calls thru' SIM card for what purpose we are having this option in ipad

I Took this ad because i had an option for SIM card now  i came to know i cant make calls or dnt receive any msgs then what purpose with this sim option

And just to expound a little more on Johnathan Burger's response, you selected this option to have access to the cellular data network which allows you to use your iPad where there is no WiFi network available to connect to the internet.

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