I need help activating my iphone 4 with t-mobile sim card?

I already unlocked my iphone 4 and got my sim card activated at the store.  Why is the phone noy recognizing my sim card?  Please help!!!

Okay. I would just restore the phone as new. Follow the instructions here. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5014 See if that helps. Restore as new, then try the new SIM. You could always try going into General, Reset, Erase All Content and Settings. That should force the phone back to the activation section. If you are still having difficulties, you can check with Apple.

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