Will the MacBook Pro need a SIM card or any type of plan

I'd like to know if there was a need to put a SIM card or some sort of insert when I get the MacBook . Do I need a plan to operate the laptop ? Aswell as programming ... Will Microsoft word and PowerPoint be included with the system or will I need to purchase the program separately ?

You dont need a SIM card or any insert, nor any kind of plan or programming knowledge. Microsoft products will need to be purchased separately.
If this is going to be your first Mac, you need just plain common sense. And read up a bit too:
- http://www.apple.com/why-mac/
- http://www.apple.com/why-mac/faq/
- http://www.apple.com/why-mac/its-compatible/#files

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