A:AnswerI bought my phone in July and it was the second generation Moto E.
You can start using the phone before activating it for apps. Of course to get calls and text messages you need to activate the phone.
A:AnswerNo Sim card. With Boost mobile this is a CDMA phone. Most CDMA phones do not use SIM cards. GSM phones use SIM cards and that is T mobile and ATT