Using an old Phone without a sim card

I have an iPhone5 - which the kids have been using without a sim as an iPod.
After upgrading to the new operating system - when I restarted, it keeps telling me I need to insert a sim to continue. Is there anyway to get around this? We don't want to use it as a phone - just music, games, camera etc.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

no. you need a sim to activate it.
Put your sim in it temporarily or get a spare sim from your local wireless provider

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