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2010-04-15
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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. . .
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2010-04-15
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No it's not required to use other functionality
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2010-04-15
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No, you are fine with just WiFi. But Tmobile prepaid is cheap.
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2010-04-15
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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.
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.
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2010-04-15
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@ Minnesota
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Originally Posted by geneven
To bad I can't get any GSM service HERE! thief river falls MN
No, you are fine with just WiFi. But Tmobile prepaid is cheap.
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2010-04-15
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Originally Posted by glug
Thanks this is great news seeing I just payed $517 for it! www.amazon.com !
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.
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2010-04-15
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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