iPhone 3G without contract?

[bloodyfart]

I dont know if this has been asked before, i tried searching around but i couldn't find anything. So this is my question, can i buy an iPhone 3G, and use it without a contract? Meaning can i just use it for everything except the cellphone and 3G? Basically, can i use it as an iPod touch? If i can't do it now, will it be possible in the near future?

[z3r01]

you can buy a 3G and use it with a prepaid go phone sim like i am BUT you cant get the phone from att, u have to get it on ebay or craigslist or any other source that isnt att

thanx button in advance

[bloodyfart]

So, can i just put in a sim to activate the phone and pull out, and use it as an iPod?

[z3r01]

for that just buy an ipod touch....if you dont plan on using the phone

[bloodyfart]

well this is what im thinking, if i buy the iPod, but i need a phone later, is it not just better to get phone now and use it as an iPod, but when i need a phone i'll just sign up for a contract with my current iPhone? It would be easier like this.

[z3r01]

true lol