My iphone 5c cannot detect my sim card to get started to be activated

My iphone cannot detect my sim card and get activated.  On top of the left corner indicates the word "searching"?  Please Help

The iPhone is locked to a different carrier. Only that carrier and authorize unlocking so you can use the iPhone with other carriers, so you will have to contact that original carrier and ask if you qualify for unlocked and if so what their procedure is.
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