Do I need a SIM card to activate Verizon iPhone 5?

[Vell843]

I am going to "TRY" to pick up a Verizon iPhone 5 this weekend since I am upgrade eligible on Saturday. I currently have a VZW iPhone 4, and I see that the iPhone 5 has a SIM slot. My question is when/if I am able to get an VZW iPhone 5, do I need to have a SIM card to activate/use it?

 

[iPhone1]

Yea but it comes with a SIM. SIM is required for LTE.

 

[Vell843]

Thanks for the info!