Activate an iphone 4

We have an iPhone 4 that is used as an iPod. We lost it in the house for a while and then forgot the passcode. I have reset the phone, and turned off the Find My Iphone on the Icloud. It will not get past the activation screen (not to use with service) and every time I try it just says cannot activate at this time. Try again later.
This has been going on for about a month, with no luck.
Does anyone know a fix, or how to activate?
If not, does anyone know how much Apple will charge me to help?
Thanks so much

Hello all6hudsons,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information, take a look at:
iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
iPhone: Troubleshooting activation issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3424
Have a nice day,
Mario

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