Can you use a locked iPhone 5 normally?

I'm planning on buying a locked IPhone 5, can I use it normally? Like, I don't want to buy a plan on it or anything. I just want to use the apps and music, that's it. Do I have to unlock the phone or will I be able to use it without unlocking it?

Makes more sense to buy an iPod touch if that's your intent.

If the phone is locked to your carrier, no need to unlock the phone. If you want to use the phone with a different carrier, you've to unlock the phone to get it to work. If you need help with getting the phone factory unlocked, mail me.

Yeah it will probably work but if you just want music and apps get an iPod 5. It's made for music and apps.
But it should work without a Plan.

It'll work like an iPod that way so why not just buy an iPod 5 Touch and be done with it already? Best luck.

If it's apps and music you want, get an ipod. That's why they created it in the first place.