Can I use the iPhone 5 without sim card?

I'm upgrading from my iPod Touch 4G to the new iPhone 5 and I was wondering if I can get it without a data plan and paying $100 dollars a month… I don't plan to text, call, or use the data plan at all. I just want the iPhone 5 for its gaming capabilities.

Well The Only Way to Buy The iPhone 5 Would Be To Buy It Off Contract. You Want To Use it As An iPod Right? Well The Cheapest One Off Contract Would Be About 499.00 I Would Suggest Wait About A Week Longer Un til The New iPod Touch Comes Out It Has All The Same Parts As The iPhone 5 But Way Cheaper And Easier To Buy. Happy Appleing