Using unlocked Iphone 2G phone with t-mobile - non emergency calls

Hello - I have gotten a used Iphone 2G phone. There is firmware installed into it and I am currently on t-mobile. The phone is unlocked. I have my t-mobile sim card in the phone....and I can dial out, and receive calls and (text messages) and that is about it. When I make a call it says 'non emergency calls only" but I can still dial out. from what I was told (from a local wireless company) the phone just can't get past the activation so if I can get past that it will work...please help me if at all possible. and will be more then happy to provide additional details with the issue....thank you in advance!

The phone was purchased unlocked (paid high price). But I guess there is a chance I got ripped off... If so, why does it work with different carriers in Sweden with different SIM cards?

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