Can't activate a formatted iphone 3g

Yesterday afternoon I've tried to format my Iphone 3g whith the last version of Itunes; The downloading and installing process did not cause any problem, but when Itunes tried to activate my Iphone it says "Sorry, I can't continue whith the activation at the moment"(I have tried to translate the message in English, I don't know if it's correct. the Italian error is: "Spiacenti, non è possibile continuare con l'attivazione in questo momento. Prova di nuovo più tardi o contatta il servizio di assistenza clienti.".
Today I have tried again but the same error is appeared.
I've tried to reinstall Itunes; I've tried to change usb port; I've tried to change pc but anything is happened.
Can someone help me?
This is the screen of the error:

First, STOP SHOUTING.
Second, you did NOT purchase an unlocked 4S in the US.  The brick and mortal Apple stores do not yet have them in stock.  They can only be ordered online and have not yet been readied for delivery.
What you likely purchased was a contract-free iPhone, which is NOT unlocked.  Your fiancee will NOT be able to activate that phone.

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