HT201210 updated ios overseas, cannot activate or restore

I get  "We're sorry, we are unable to continue with your activation at this time."
Trying to activate through iTunes. Been using this 3GS with AT&T for years. Perhaps it's due to an overseas IP address? I can't call customer support because I can't get through the "connect to iTunes" after attempting a restore.

Have you guys been able to activate your iphone yet? I bought an iphone 4s from eBay and it worked fine, but the previous user had left some data on it, so last night I used the "erased all content and settings" to restore it to factory setting so I can start fresh and restore my backup. But now I'm stuck at the activation screen (I get the same "the activation server is temporarily unavailable")  and can't get it to activate, even if I use my old deactivated AT&T sim card (I'm on straighttalk now).
I might try activating it with an active AT&T sim card from my fiancee's phone when she gets home, so I'll let you know how that works outs.
If it's true that the server is down; anyone know when it will be back up again? Thanks in advance.
iPhone 4s iOS 5.1.1 (9B206)
Carrier AT&T 12.0
Modem Firmware 2.0.12

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