Cannot activate iPhone 4 factory unlocked

I bought an iPhone 4 factory unlocked in an Apple Store in Califórnia 2 days ago. I brought it to Brazil and I cannot activate it for the first time. It says "Your iPhone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable.". I tried to do it via iTunes and nothing also.  What should I do?

You in fact purchased a locked iPhone. Your receipt is the key that confirms this:
"No contract Sim". Apple Canada sells both: contact free(what you purchased) and unlocked. Your phone requires a Canadian sim to activate, and once activated will be locked to that carrier. It is merely "contract free". You have thirty days to return your phone and get your money back. I'd suggest you start figuring out how to do so.
The price you paid has nothing to do with whether the phone is locked/unlocked. Further, there is no one from Apple here and even if there were, no one from Apple can help you. Your phone is locked, was purchased as locked and needs to be returned as it won't work where you live.

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