ITunes Credit Card of Paypal REQUIRED for activation?

Just as the title states...I have a valid iTunes account that used to have CC info tied to it, but at this time, it does not...I am free to dl free content from the store....
Is this all I need for an "valid iTunes account" for activating my iPhone?
Thanks!
Ryan

No apology necessary. Now I understand your question, but I may not have an exact answer (someone else might though).
If I recall correctly, a credit check for you to have an account with AT&T is done during the activation process within iTunes by you providing your SSN.
Because no dollars are going to be exchanged between you and Apple (unless you want to purchase something from the store of course), I don't see why it wouldn't work.
But the key issue here is what they mean when they say "valid". Does a valid account mean a valid email address, or an email address and card or Paypal account on file?
Hope this helps.

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