A:AnswerNo, the Tab 3 does not function as a phone.
For larger screens, check out the Samsung Note, which is a Tablet and Phone together.
Thanks for your interest in Samsung products.
--Mr.Samsung
A:AnswerNo. The device is locked to Sprint. It is not a GSM device, 3G connection is CDMA. It has a SIM slot for LTE but other carrier SIMs are not recognized.
A:AnswerYou have to sign up with Sprint (or other cell phone company) to get the tablet for $50. You can pay full price for the item, and then not have to contract with a provider ...