A friendly reminder that isps do NOT care about you or your digital rights. Always best to buy directly from the OEM rather than from the telecommunications (unless you can’t afford it). Do proper research before buying a phone!

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    4 months ago

    That is carrier specific. My carrier will happily sell you a data-only SIM or eSIM, at a discount even.

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      4 months ago

      I’m curious, do they have phone numbers tied to them?

      Edit: a quick internet search confirms my suspicion, they do have a number assigned but are unable to make/receive calls or texts

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        If they have, it’s well hidden. Nowhere on the packaging or Sim tooling does any number appear (I have one for my iPad).