IPhone via WIFI without SIM?

My understanding is that iPhones also work when connected to a WIFI network. However,
if I get an iPhone 5 before the SIM card comes through, will I be able to get it running to some extent via WIFI?

Thanks in advance for comments.

M

Yes, it will still be able to connect to your WiFi network and download apps from the App store. And there are several other things you can do. Of course without a sim card the iPhone will not be able to be used as a phone or have cellular communication. It will act and behave just like an iPod Touch.

Thanks very much for that clarification.
M

You can make phone calls with Skype and FaceTime, right?

OK, thanks for that helpful info.
M

MYmacROX said:

You can make phone calls with Skype and FaceTime, right?

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Yup, and you can use Whatsapp, iMessage or other systems to send "text" messages as well..