Want to use iphone 4s as ipod but can't get past activation

My brother sent his iPhone 4s in to have a replacement. When he got the new one back he never used it and he closed his account with ATT. He has a work phone that is paid for him now and doesn't need it. I asked him if he'd send it to me to use. I wanted to use it as an iPod, but I can't get past the activation. I'm being told by the phone that I need a sim card to activate it but I don't have a sim and I have phone service already so I don't need to go get it turned on. It's a perfect little piece of equipment that I'd love to use but I can't. Can anyone please help me?

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