Can the iPad mini 4 be used as a phone?

[ibuildbows]

Hello,

Does the iPad mini 4 let you use it as a cell phone?

Thanks

[vzw_customer_support · Accepted solution]

Help is here to address your concerns. The easiest answer is no. But you can use Facetime to video chat with it. If there are more questions, please ask away. Thanks for reaching out to us.
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[ibuildbows]

Thanks!

Is there an app you recommend besides Skype/Facetime?

[Nbytim]

Hey you can actually use Verizon messages... If your real phone number is activated on a phone that uses advanced calling... Then you can make and receive calls over wifi or mobile data on the tablet. Hope that helps