can i use this as the phone? or do i need a phone?
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If you use Microsoft Lync or a similar soft-phone application (PC software based telephone system) you do not need a phone. You can also connect to your mobile phone by bluetooth or to your land line. I do not have the system connected to my land line so I do not know if I could dial from the touchscreen without the phone. My guess is yes you can but the touchscreen is very small and it would likely drive you crazy when trying to dial from the tiny little dial pad. Right now I dial from my PC screen using Microsoft Lync or I could dial from the tiny touchscreen.
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Yes you can. That's what we used it for. It may take you a while to get used to the phone, but it's a good no contract phone.
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No, you don't have to. That's optional. I'm currently using it without cell service.
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You can use it off a home computer. Just Internet access is all you need from a phone or a home computer
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No, this phone can NOT be used as a regular phone. Despite its appearance, it does not have a phone jack. It can, however, be used as a SIP phone as well.
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This is usable as a telephone just like a tabletop computer is usable as a telephone if it has access to the internet, using any of the voip programs such as Skype. It cannot access mobile networks.
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Yes, it's a touchscreen phone. You'll need mobile internet to activate the phone without hacking the phone. Once activated, internet is not required to use the device.
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no you don't have to plug a phone into it. As long as you can answer the call from another phone on the same line
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No, you may not use this as a phone, but you can install an application that will allow you to talk over wifi. (But you probably will need to buy minutes)
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Not this one. For it to act as a cell phone, you will need to buy the cellular version. This one is wifi only.
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Yes you can use it as a replacement for a broken phone. The contract is for the service and not the device your using.
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you can just use as skype phone , and if u have phone service u can still use it but as extra feature ,,,,u can use it for skype only , or for home phone only
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Yes you can use it. Depending on the phone you have, there will be different controls.
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no you. need a SIM card. but the SIM card doesn't need to have service. you just need it in the phone in order to start it
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You can. But the Bluetooth connection is not always great, while the phone will ring everywhere you have a handset if you answer you may not have a good connection.
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Yes, you do need a phone. Consider this a helper gadget. You never have to take your phone out of your briefcase, just look at your watch. it also can take pics,make calls read and send messages etc. When all is said and done you can certainly do without this, its mostly for fun. They do make watchphones that only need a sims card and are stand alone and fully functional. Here is one offered on amazon Watch Phone Unlocked with Camera Cell Phone Mobile Touch Screen Mp3/4 Fm (White) whichever one you decide on I strongly suggest that you get a bluetooth device! The first few times you hold your watch up and talk into it its funny. Stops being funny real quick when everyone can hear both sides of your conversation. Happy hunting Yes, you do need a phone. Consider this a helper gadget. You never have to take your phone out of your briefcase, just look at your watch. it also can take pics,make calls read and send messages etc. When all is said and done you can certainly do without this, its mostly for fun. They do make watchphones that only need a sims card and are stand alone and fully functional. Here is one offered on amazon Watch Phone Unlocked with Camera Cell Phone Mobile Touch Screen Mp3/4 Fm (White) whichever one you decide on I strongly suggest that... » Read More Yes, you do need a phone. Consider this a helper gadget. You never have to take your phone out of your briefcase, just look at your watch. it also can take pics,make calls read and send messages etc. When all is said and done you can certainly do without this, its mostly for fun. They do make watchphones that only need a sims card and are stand alone and fully functional. Here is one offered on amazon Watch Phone Unlocked with Camera Cell Phone Mobile Touch Screen Mp3/4 Fm (White) whichever one you decide on I strongly suggest that you get a bluetooth device! The first few times you hold your watch up and talk into it its funny. Stops being funny real quick when everyone can hear both sides of your conversation. Happy hunting « Show Less
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No. You cannot make phone calls with it. It is a Tablet. Similar to an iPad in size and function capabilities.