T-mobile unlocked iphone didn't come with an activation code?

I ordered my iphone 5s directly from apple. It is the unlocked iphone for T-mobile, and comes with a T-mobile sim card. It comes straight from China, I open the box and start the phone up. During set up, it informs me I have a voice message -- it's from T-mobile with instructions on how to set up. I appear to have all the information, except one piece. The activation code. I try calling T-mobile directly, they send me to the store. Only problem is, the plan I want is only available online.... ensuing huge run around that doesn't matter here. (Though rest assured, both T-Mobile and Apple were consulted)
Bottom line: I have to go ahead and purchase another sim card anyway. Has anybody else had the same issue? - how did you solve it?

Okay thanks a lot, so iPhone doesn't have global warranty?
I just purchased a Macbook Air (with apple care) and the guy at the store said it apple products could be repaired under warranty at every apple store. Maybe only for the macbooks then or only if I get the apple care with it?
We don't have decent LTE for another 2 years in belgium anyway so 3G (and sadly even a lot of edge) is the only thing i'm used to. Was just asking for another confirmation to be sure as even all the apple staff all had different opinions on the matter.
Have another question though, will I be able to activate my iPhone (and use it as an iPod) during my stay in the US? Or can I only activate the iPhone if I activate the T-Mobile sim card first (which I won't be able to do as I have no US address)

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