Call sim verses Data sim

[Anonymous]

I have just purchased a Sim free Sony Xperia Z3 tablet model SGP621 which has 3G & 4G capabilities. I would like some advice on which sim to put in it. I know it needs a nano sim, but do I need a call sim or data sim? My mobile contract with O2 is PAYG using the same sim card as supplied with my original Nokia which was with BT Cellnet. I have never been one for making calls or sending texts (less than 100 in a Year), so PAYG suits me fine as I use Wi-Fi in the main for data access. I want to keep my existing mobile for making calls in the UK as it is more handy to carry. However I do envisage using the tablet to send text messages particularly when overseas on holiday where Wi-Fi can be hit and miss.

Ideally I would like to have the same mobile no, so I was thinking of getting a call nano sim and transfer the existing credit and number from my old BT Cellnet sim to the new one so that I can send & receive text's on the tablet  when overseas and then get a sim adapter so that I can put the new sim into my old mobile as this is more portable when in the UK. However it has been suggested that I need a data sim for the tablet as opposed to a call sim. If I choose this option is it possible send & receive texts from one and also make phone calls if required in an emergency? 

[Cairdeas]

It's a lenovo s8 50 @Cleoriff x

Nb.. Never heard of a data pass  x

[viridis]

Tbh I've only ever used the three payg sim in, and even then when abroad.
I just keep it active by sending it a text every now and then.
Then just top it up when needed

[Cairdeas]

OK . thanks guys x oh.. And how do you send your tablet a text? X

[Cleoriff]

These are the O2 sims for tablets

http://www.o2.co.uk/tablet-sims?cm_mmc=googleuk-_-MBB-_-AndroidSim-Generics-_-AndroidSim-Generics-Br...

[Cairdeas]

Thanks @Cleoriff x

[Cleoriff]

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@Cairdeas wrote:

OK . thanks guys x oh.. And how do you send your tablet a text? X

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From your phone?.....though I expect you would need a sim in the tablet before you could do that?....

[Cairdeas]

Oh I'd need a messenger app on to receive it lol.. Sorry.. As I said. Never had payg or a tablet sim slot.. So still learning x

[Cleoriff]

Re the datapass you haven't heard of? I have an HP tablet and it came with that ready inserted

(Which is why I know nothing about tablets with 'normal' sims.)

[Cairdeas]

That's cool @Cleoriff  x

[Cleoriff]

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@Cairdeas wrote:

That's cool @Cleoriff  x

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Yeah....but see my edit...