Activate the new iPhone 4S

I've purchased the new iPhone 4s in UK Apple Store. I can't activate it during two days. I get the following message: "we're sorry we are unable to continue with your activation at this time".
Could you help with it?
Thanks

That error message is often an indication that your cell phone carrier's servers are overloaded with customers trying to activate iPhones. You might try calling your carrier to see if they're experiencing this problem.

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