Trying to activate a used iphone bought from friend.

I've restored it. But still no option to activate the phone. It still shows his number on the phone, even though it doesnt have service on it. Do i HAVE to get a new SIM card? If so, how much do they run?

You will need to go to an AT&T Store and get a new SIM card. As far as the cost, I do not know....but AT&T can answer that question for you! I would think that if you are activating a phone and signing up for new service, they would not charge you for a SIM card.
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