Help Can Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 be used as a smartphone?

[jamesq324]

I'm thinking of buying a Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 and I was wondering if it can be used as a "phablet". Meaning can I make calls with it, send and receive texts and pic mags, and just basic smartphone operations. I'm a big guy and need a big phone. But, the galaxy mega's I seem to keep finding on Craigslist are too expensive. Then I spotted a Galaxy Tab 3 for a reasonable price and got curious if I'd be able to use it as a phablet. If anybody knows and could let me know if it is possible and all the pros and cons of using the Galaxy Tab 3 as a phablet I'd really appreciate it.

 

[Rockman]

No, you can use dedicated messaging apps ( there are none built in) and you can call using viber or tango but its not a phone..

 

[aml1025]

There are apps that will let you send/receive texts and make calls, but I'm not sure you'd be able to rely on those instead of having an actual cell phone. Some are unreliable and most charge money, on top of whatever data package you're paying for. Or, if your Tab is WiFi only, there are many places (car, etc) where you wouldn't be able to have a connection.

 

[tube517]

You could but Google (Google Voice) is cutting off all 3rd party apps that can make calls with Google Voice in May 2014. So, it would only be for a very short time.

 

[ATHNETO]

Yes, you could. Ive got one of this one, with 3g function and it works as a smartphone.
my best

 

[Odysse]

I'm thinking of buying a Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 and I was wondering if it can be used as a "phablet". Meaning can I make calls with it, send and receive texts and pic mags, and just basic smartphone operations. I'm a big guy and need a big phone. But, the galaxy mega's I seem to keep finding on Craigslist are too expensive. Then I spotted a Galaxy Tab 3 for a reasonable price and got curious if I'd be able to use it as a phablet. If anybody knows and could let me know if it is possible and all the pros and cons of using the Galaxy Tab 3 as a phablet I'd really appreciate it.

3G Tab 3 7.0 White
Amazon.com: Samsung T211 Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3g 850/1900 White: Computers & Accessories

or Black

Amazon.com: Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G T211 8GB-Black unlocked phone: Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[tube517]

You can use Hangouts and turn off the video and with wifi or data connection, instant smartphone. Same w/Viber or any other chat/phone app


I did use my tablet w/Google Voice and another app and turn it into a nice "phone" but that deadline is fast approaching.

3G Tab 3 7.0 White
Amazon.com: Samsung T211 Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3g 850/1900 White: Computers & Accessories

or Black

Amazon.com: Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 3G T211 8GB-Black unlocked phone: Cell Phones & Accessories

Those prices are very high. The prices are dropping because the Tab 4 is coming out this summer.

 

[Maine Coon]

I've got mine for $199 from T-Mobile w/no interest 24 mo plan and 1.2GB free data/mo for 2014, $10 after.

So I am paying $8.33/mo for the tablet + 1.2GB data.

 

[antdogac]

Download magic jack. Youll get a wifi free calling phone. And if your data is conected that means phone running off your data plane. And use hangouts for sms