A:AnswerI bought my phone in July and it was the second generation Moto E.
You can start using the phone before activating it for apps. Of course to get calls and text messages you need to activate the phone.
A:AnswerI don't think so. Freedom Pop does not use Sprints' cell network but their data network. I have 2 Freedom Pop phones and they have special software because all the calls are VOIP. The call quality of Freedom Pop is bad. You can use this phone for Ring Plus, I have three on the network now.
A:AnswerNo Sim card. With Boost mobile this is a CDMA phone. Most CDMA phones do not use SIM cards. GSM phones use SIM cards and that is T mobile and ATT