If I buy a Blacklisted iPhone 5, can I use it like an iPod Touch?

One of my best friends lost his iPhone 2 weeks ago, went to report it lost and paid some money to get a new one through his insurance. He let me know yesterday that his ex had taken it in spite and returned it to him 7/29/13. He called Verizon to see what to do about it and they told him that it was useless and he wouldn't be able activate it anywhere. He offered it to me so I told him I would pick it up after work on Thursday. I already have a GS4, but I would mind an iPod for the gym and the car, will I be able to use it like an iTouch? It has the SIM the phone came with.

He can't legally sell it and you can't buy it. It belongs to the insurance company.

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