Using iphone like an ipod

I was thinking of purchasing an iPhone and using it like an iPod. I already have a cellular plan that I do not want to deactivate it just yet. I want to at least try out the iPhone before I make that change.
If I bought a new/used iPhone online that is locked to a carrier with a sim card included, will I be able to use that iPhone without signing up for a data/cellular plan? Also, is there an activation process when I turn on the device for the first time that prevents me from just going to the home screen?

Yes. But you have to pay full retail price which would be $600-$850.
It does require a SIM card to activate the phone on iTunes, but you do not need to use a sim card with cell service, any SIM card will do.
Choose a phone that is carrier unlocked BUT compatible with your current cell network ( or the network you want )
Warning on purchasing used phones....
the iPhone has an activation lock feature to prevent a phone from being used by a thief. It cannot be defeated. Thieves often sell iPhones that are locked to an Apple ID knowing the buyer will not be able to activate it on iTunes. CYA as they say.
IF you decide to put it on your cell account, you will not have to sign a contract. the carrier will provide a valid SIM card so you will have cell service.

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Karhmen wrote:
Thank you for your very helpful and useful comment and obsersvation.
I am pleased to advise that I found an answer to my question on another forum.
Perhaps you would post your answer here so others with the same issue (whatever it may be) may see your answer.

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Okay, I know people say I should just buy an iPod instead... but I want better quality. If I buy the iPhone 5s unlocked, what sim card do I need to get to get just to activate the new device, and not pay a monthly fee. I already have a phone and I have wifi... so I just want to use the iPhone with wifi. Some say you should use an old/ deactivated sim card to activate it, but I'm not sure that will work. When I look on ebay to purchase one, they say not for new or fisrt time activations. What should I do???

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So if i dont got service on my iphone 4s but i i got wifi can i use imessage like on ipod touch.?

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Hi,
I received my sisters old iPhone 4 Verizon because she has upgraded. My contract doesn't expire for a while, so can I just use it like you would an iPod? No calling or texting, just as like an iPod touch.
Thank you.

pfreet wrote:
Somoene please provide an answer that works for a Verizon phone. This is a perplexing issue,
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Hello
I appreciate a helping from you ...
I am considering asking a friend (on vacation in the USA) to buy an iPod with some speaker system for my baby who is arriving (the first one!). Then I discovered that prices and capacity of the "iPod Touch" and the "iPhone" are similar, then I wonder:
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Noh.

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Get the iPod Touch. It requires no activation or service agreement, and comes with twice the storage capacity. It's fully usable now.
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Thanks for any information you may have.

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