Solved! Looking to buy a tablet, do i need a phone number?

[nothingnew1969]

I'm looking at a couple different ones, but leaning towards a Verizon tablet. I would really just use it around the house. If I use my wifi, do i still need to activate another # with verizon?

 

[webworkings]

You don't need to get a tablet that is through a carrier unless you want to get service of any kind through them. Either data or phone. If you are just going to use your home WiFi for it all the time (or maybe free WiFis when out) then you can go buy a tablet pretty much anywhere and use it.

 

[nothingnew1969]

You don't need to get a tablet that is through a carrier unless you want to get service of any kind through them. Either data or phone. If you are just going to use your home WiFi for it all the time (or maybe free WiFis when out) then you can go buy a tablet pretty much anywhere and use it.

I know that, but my friend has a nice verizon tablet and only wants $10 for it.

 

[webworkings]

Ah I see. Well, if you buy theirs, make sure it is unlocked (with the carrier/service provider) first. If it isn't, then you could run into problems.