How to activate iphone5 with deactivated sim card

how can i use my iphone 5 with an deactivated or inactive sim card please help me.

Hello there, frhengarcia.
The following Knowledge Base article offers a great resource for changing the sim card on your iPhone:
iPhone: Understanding SIM cards
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4994
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

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