Activate Iphone WITHOUT Itunes.

I need to activate the iphone and deactivate it without removing the seal.
So, I didn't receive my iphone yet, but is the box outside shows the MEID number on it?
If so, Is it possible to activate the phone through "Activate a device" on MyVerizon?
OR
Any other way you guys recommend?

Haven't gotten mine yet, but I read last night that reps were telling people that they absolutely could activate by dialing *228, or by iTunes. However, I doubt the MEID is on the outside of the box. Apple isn't too keen on ruining their packaging with a label like that.

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