Noob Question: Can all Android Tablets be used as regular cellphones...

[joey1211]

... as long as they have a SIM card inserted?

Never owned one and get both 'yes' and 'no' answers when searched

 

[joey1211]

I would say yes, if they have a SIM slot.
Although you'd best use a Bluetooth earpiece rather than look a spanner with a tablet stuck to your face

Dom Jolly moment

It's for my mom who is now housebound and needs something for facetime/whatsapp and all the rest of it but will also be able to make and receive telephone calls when needed due to failing eyesight and hearing.

 

[joey1211]

I've had a look on my nephews Samsung Galaxy Tab and when you click on the phone icon, it asks to be paired with a phone.

There is a slot on the side but it doesn't take a SIM card. I think it's to add data storage.

 

[joey1211]

This is the one I was considering

Pardon our interruption...

 

[joey1211]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8" SM-T335 LTE Unlocked​

Bought one of these from the bay and can confirm that it allows calls to be made.