Activation of iPhone 6 - used family members upgrade

I just received my iPhone 6 plus (used a relatives upgrade to get the phone for me). When I try activating it, it seems locked on the relatives phone number. I've tried using my old sim card from the iphone 5, but I have no way to change the number. How can I activate the phone with my number and not my relatives? I have tried both updating via the cell connection and using itunes.
Using ATT and upgrading from iPhone 5 to 6 plus.
Any help is appreciated

Just be aware that it may need to stay under their account. If your account was not eligible for an upgrade you may not be able to move it over. I would say that when you talk to someone at AT&T that you are very clear in what you are wanting to do and what will happen to both accounts. I'm guessing that you did it under a relative because your account wasn't eligible for an upgrade. If you move it to your account (if they will let you) then you will most likely need to pay off any remaining subsidy on an existing phone and/or pay full price for the iPhone 6 to pay it off on your relative's account.

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