hal1 Well-known member Dec 1, 2009 1,269 8 0 Feb 2, 2017 #1 Can I use my Verizon bought Pixel and take out the SIM card? Any advantages or disadvantages to taking out the SIM card?
Can I use my Verizon bought Pixel and take out the SIM card? Any advantages or disadvantages to taking out the SIM card?
TwitchyPuppy Trusted Member Feb 18, 2015 851 3 18 Feb 2, 2017 #2 using Verizon but pixel without a SIM card? A disadvantage is that you won't be able to make calls and use data on a carrier network (unless you get a VoIP app, then it uses Wi-Fi).
using Verizon but pixel without a SIM card? A disadvantage is that you won't be able to make calls and use data on a carrier network (unless you get a VoIP app, then it uses Wi-Fi).
marlin29311 Well-known member Apr 13, 2011 236 3 0 Feb 2, 2017 #3 Re: using Verizon but pixel without a SIM card? If you take out the SIM card, the phone will still be useable as a WiFi device; however, you will not be able to make or receive phone calls, text messages, etc. You'll basically have a small Wifi tablet.
Re: using Verizon but pixel without a SIM card? If you take out the SIM card, the phone will still be useable as a WiFi device; however, you will not be able to make or receive phone calls, text messages, etc. You'll basically have a small Wifi tablet.
Almeuit Moderator Team Leader Moderator Apr 17, 2012 32,273 23 38 Feb 2, 2017 #4 Re: using Verizon but pixel without a SIM card? It would just be a phone without a SIM so no cellular -- that is it.
Re: using Verizon but pixel without a SIM card? It would just be a phone without a SIM so no cellular -- that is it.
hal1 Well-known member Dec 1, 2009 1,269 8 0 Feb 3, 2017 #5 Got it. So basically I needed to be able to use it as a cellular phone
Almeuit Moderator Team Leader Moderator Apr 17, 2012 32,273 23 38 Feb 3, 2017 #6 hal1 said: Got it. So basically I needed to be able to use it as a cellular phone Click to expand... Then you'd need a SIM from any carrier and you'd be good .
hal1 said: Got it. So basically I needed to be able to use it as a cellular phone Click to expand... Then you'd need a SIM from any carrier and you'd be good .