A foreign sim Card in my iPhone 4s from Sweden , what do i have to do to make it work ?

I just changed iPhone and gave my 4s to my son to use in great britain . As he bought a prepid Card to use in my old Phone , he cant make it work . Neither could  the english shop. What can we do to make it work ? . My old simcard is not in use or available which i used in the Phone before . What to do ... Reastart or any configurstions to do ? Please help us out since my son is jumping high in London to be able to Call. Thanks in advance . Mrs Lundin Sweden

Your iPhone is probably locked to your former cell carrier. In such case only that carrier can unlock it, so you'll need to contact the carrier. Note that unless things have changed recently only 3 offers unlocking. If you used a different carrier, they do not appear to offer unlocking which means that your son will not be able to use your old iPhone. But call your carrier and ask.
Regards.

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