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Activation

The process of registering your iPhone with Apple and AT&T. Until your iPhone is activated, it can only be used for emergency calls. While the first generation iPhone was activated via iTunes, the new iPhone 3G can only be activated in the Apple or AT&T (or your nation's carrier) store.

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