How can you activate an iPhone 4 without the original sim or jailbreaking it?

I have just recieved my iPhone 4 and it has not yet been activated. I tried to activate it but it just says 'Activation Failed' and to put in the original sim card, which i dont have. It said when i bought the phone it was unlocked and i have tried to put in an 02 sim, but it needs an orange one which i dont have. Will i need to get an orange sim or is there any way i can activate it without jailbreaking it or the original sim. Thanks

Doesn't sound like your phone was unlocked.
To activate, a SIM card from the carrier to which the phone is locked is required.  There's no way around this.

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