I'm trying to activate my original Iphone for a few weeks

My daughter dropped my 3G in the toilet- and so of course it is toast.  I ordered a new 4S- but they are backordered- so I was told I could place my current sim card into my original Iphone.  When I do- it shows a picture of cord to be plugged into  Itunes.  When I do plug it in, my computer recognizes it, but the phone is just frozen with this icon.  I've tried 3 different computers and they all had the newest Itunes software.  Has anyone had this happen?  And more importantly- do you know how to fix it?  I really need a phone for the next 3 weeks!  Thanks for any ideas!

    Your patience is greatly appreciated joanr1331! Let's get your iPhone 5c activated once and for all. May I have you remove the sim card, reboot, and reinsert, & retest. Keep us posted with your findings.
Thank you…
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