Are giff gaff sims compatible with iphones?

i'm trying to use a giff gaff sim in an iphone 4s that i have brought from  a family member, when i try to connect it tunes so that i can activate it, all it says is that it isn't supported does this mean that i need to get my phone unlocked?

You may be able to restore the iPhone and activate it with the SIM it was previously used with, but to make a recieve calls with a  SIM other than the one it came with you'll have to get the carrier to unlock it (assuming the iPhone was purchased when locked).
What country are you in? Do you know the carrier the iPhone was last used with?
Take a look at this Apple doc for more info about unlocking -> iPhone: About unlocking

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