Can the Samsung - Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 LTE 7 be used as a phone? This is important to the visually-impaired and to us older people who can't read the tiny characters on the screen of a "phone"-sized device with internet capability. Phone capability is not mentioned on your web page.
It is not a phone. When activated, the carrier assigns it a number but calls and texts to and from this number are not possible. However it can be used as a phone with VOIP service through any of the apps that allow this functionality. The "phone" service requires a data connection, be that through the mobile data (LTE) or WiFi.
You 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 ...
I plan to use this out of country, I want to pop a different SIM card into it. But where I'm going, they only have 3G. Can this tablet work with 3G? Will I be able to replace the SIM card in it? Will it need to be unlocked? Does this run on a GSM system
No. 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.
Hi, there. The dimensions of this tablet are 7.40" W x 4.37" H x 0.39 D" You can find more information here. http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SM-T217SZWASPR-specs. Have a wonderful day.