Using someone's upgrade to get the iPhone 5?

I am getting my iPhone 5 tomarrow by FedEx but I used my moms upgrade to keep my unlimited data .. Do I have to activate it on her line when I get it? Then on mine? Or can i call customer service and will they switch it for me??

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If a VZW rep tells you that a new SIM is needed or it needs to be swapped, don't believe that. Everything can be done without going into a store or swapping SIM. it might take 24 hours to complete is really the only issue to know.

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