Can I use the Google Moto X without a carrier plan, using only wifi?

[lando2319]

Currently I have an Iphone 4 which I am using without a Carrier plan. I had AT&T at one point then I cancelled the carrier plan, removed the SIM card, and started using my Google Voice Number for calls and texts, obviously I need to have wifi for this to work. I use the Talkatone App to make phone calls and the Google Voice App for texts.

Can I use the Google Moto X without a carrier plan?

What, if any, are the features that I will not be able to use without a carrier plan?

I would very much like to get a Moto X, however I would like to retain my current carrier-free setup.

 

[Umass021]

I don't think there is much you can't use without a carrier. Maybe the GPS if not connected to WiFi but not much else I could think of. You could even use Vonage to make phone calls thru WiFi also.

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[lando2319]

There is one available on Amazon said to be a "Factory Unlocked" version. So I would just get something like that and upon arrival I could start using Wifi, and thus download that apps as necessary for me to make calls from my Google Voice Number?

 

[anonymous495876038576]

There is one available on Amazon said to be a "Factory Unlocked" version. So I would just get something like that and upon arrival I could start using Wifi, and thus download that apps as necessary for me to make calls from my Google Voice Number?

I would think this would work

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[anon(847090)]

yup it will work but same limitation as you old phone.

 

[globster2000]

Currently I have an Iphone 4 which I am using without a Carrier plan. I had AT&T at one point then I cancelled the carrier plan, removed the SIM card, and started using my Google Voice Number for calls and texts, obviously I need to have wifi for this to work. I use the Talkatone App to make phone calls and the Google Voice App for texts.

Can I use the Google Moto X without a carrier plan?

What, if any, are the features that I will not be able to use without a carrier plan?

I would very much like to get a Moto X, however I would like to retain my current carrier-free setup.

You can but GPS won't lock on because it will need a carrier to specify an exact location. Plus, the time will be off because the moto x relies on the carrier time. I know this because I used the moto x for 3 days without activating. I was waiting for my screen protector to ship.

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[lando2319]

Just got my MOTO X today, Factory Unlocked, works without a contract just as described on this thread.

Thank you everyone.

 

[scrounger]

I want to add that Republic announced that they will have the Moto X available. They use wifi for most of your usage.

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[davidnprogress]

I often use my old devices on WiFi only. Pretty much everything works but texting and carrier based calling. Basically the phone become a mini WiFi tablet at that point.