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If I want to buy an iphone 3gs for my kids to use just to play games on, do I need to get one that is unlocked and do I need an active SIM to activate the phone or can I use an old SIM that is no longer acti
iPhone 3GS
You need a sim to activate an iPhone. The sim does not have to be associated with
an active account; but if the iPhone is locked to a wireless provider, the sim has to
be from that provider. You will need the sim to update the iOS version and to restore
the iPhone.
activating 3gs without wireless plan
