HELP! Sim card not compatible after being in Apple store

I went to an Apple store with my 3gs as i have a few problems the girl restored my phone back to factory settings.  When i came home i conected my phone to itunes it says
only compatible sim cards from a supported carrier may be used to activate iphone.  please insert the sim card that came with your iphone or visit a supported carriers store to receive a replacement sim card.
my sim card is inserted so has the girl that works at the apple store broke my phone.  can someone please help as i live quite a bit away from an apple store.
Ashley

No they will have given you one that was locked to the carrier that the original was locked to
At what stage did you get a replacement ,you will not get any answers if you only provide half of the facts
in which case #2 is the sim faulty ?
You really would be best served by taking it back to the Apple store

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