Do you need a mobile service to conncet to the internet with an unlocked phone?

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Nexus 7 - 4G - unlocked

With a Nexus 7 - 4G (unlocked) system, do you still need some kind of paid connection with AT&T or T-Mobile to link to the internet (not WiFi)?
Thanks,
Terry

 

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Re: Nexus 7 - 4G - unlocked

Uh Yup... Needs a SIM card. You could pop the one in your phone in there, but all the switching is a PITA.

Talk to your carrier about a data only device being added to your plan...