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T-unit 2010-04-15 02:13
Is The SIM Card Required?
 
I just ordered a Nokia N900 for myself full well knowing that I can't get GSM service in my area. I wan't to know if I will run into any problems with out a sim card. I am more interested in the Wifi service than using it as a phone. Thanks probably a dumb question but. . .

Spr33 2010-04-15 02:16
Re: Is The SIM Card Required?
 
No it's not required to use other functionality

geneven 2010-04-15 02:17
Re: Is The SIM Card Required?
 
No, you are fine with just WiFi. But Tmobile prepaid is cheap.

glug 2010-04-15 02:17
Re: Is The SIM Card Required?
 
You don't need a SIM card. I use my N900 this way at the moment, since I'm almost always in WiFi range and get extremely cheap CDMA service, so I haven't switched to a GSM carrier yet.

You won't be able to make cellular calls/SMS without a SIM of course. You can still use VOIP and do everything else with the N900. It may take longer for the GPS to establish a fix without the AGPS support from a cell tower, though. Generally takes me up to 5 minutes with a clear view of the sky.

T-unit 2010-04-15 02:29
Re: Is The SIM Card Required?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by geneven (Post 611166)
No, you are fine with just WiFi. But Tmobile prepaid is cheap.
To bad I can't get any GSM service HERE! thief river falls MN

T-unit 2010-04-15 02:31
Re: Is The SIM Card Required?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by glug (Post 611167)
You don't need a SIM card. I use my N900 this way at the moment, since I'm almost always in WiFi range and get extremely cheap CDMA service, so I haven't switched to a GSM carrier yet.

You won't be able to make cellular calls/SMS without a SIM of course. You can still use VOIP and do everything else with the N900. It may take longer for the GPS to establish a fix without the AGPS support from a cell tower, though. Generally takes me up to 5 minutes with a clear view of the sky.
Thanks this is great news seeing I just payed $517 for it! www.amazon.com !

Psymastr 2010-04-15 04:16
Re: Is The SIM Card Required?
 
Wasn't there something electrically different when no sim card was in the device? I vaguely remember something from the Maemo summit before it launched, not sure if that was only for pre-release devices though


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