Using iPhone 4 Without a SIM

Hey everyone,
I need a bit of assistance. I am considering getting an iPhone 4 but I have not yet purchased my phone plan. I was wondering if you can use the iPhone with all the wifi functionality (kind of like an iPod Touch) without having a SIM.
I would be considering getting a Rogers iPhone with just a voice plan and no data. If anyone has any suggestions, comments or can let me know if the phone will work without a SIM that would be great.
Thanks a bunch

"all iPhone comes with a SIM card" ...... except the ones supplied by Apple (in the UK and other markets) that are SIM-free.
We have two provided with no SIMs but with SIM-removal tools, allowing us to choose which carrier we use.
I know this is not the case in 'all' countries but if it's the case in 'any' then it's not entirely correct to say "all iPhone comes with a SIM card", is it? It could lead some people in some places to make a wrong decision, perhaps?
I know it sounds 'picky', but just trying to help others....

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