Question about activating iPhone

I'm getting a iPhone soon, and have a question about activation. Is a credit card or debit card required during activation?

The credit card is used to setup an iTunes Store account, Small tip. Set one up before activation to cut down on activation setup time.
You can remove the credit card info off your iTunes account after it is setup. It is simply used for when you want to purchase music, videos, etc. off the iTunes Store.
If you do not have a credit or debit card, Try going down to your local Walmart or Drug store, Some of these places sell Fillable Credit cards. You can buy the cheapest one they have and use it for Setup of the account. And simply refill it if you need more money for any purchases.

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    drew081886 wrote:
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    The issue is not which drains more battery, but which you need to connect to the internet. Where you have wifi access, switch off 3G, where you have 3G, switch off wifi.
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    Question 2: When restoring the iPhone, I have heard people say that you should back it up. only thing youd lose is contacts and texts right?
    Question 3: You guys most likely won't know this...but I have heard that apple is aware that the iphones were rushed and some have had issues. are the ones that they are now sening to the apple stores still old ones with the problems or do they make sure the ones they are sending out now are working good? because i'm just wondering if I should wait until apple addresses us directly about the issues until i buy.

    mikkilla wrote:
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    mikkilla wrote:
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    mikkilla wrote:
    Question 3: You guys most likely won't know this...but I have heard that apple is aware that the iphones were rushed and some have had issues. are the ones that they are now sening to the apple stores still old ones with the problems or do they make sure the ones they are sending out now are working good? because i'm just wondering if I should wait until apple addresses us directly about the issues until i buy.
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    Message was edited by: eaglesflight1258

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