What happens after you buy an iphone?

Say i go into the apple store and buy an iphone, how will they make it so that i can text etc on it?

They can sign you up with the supported wireless provider of your choice
with the features you desire. Or you can purchase the iPhone outright and
do the setup on your own with the provider of your choice.
To get the subsidized price (if available where you are), you must either set up
with a wireless provider at the Apple store or order the iPhone directly from your
wireless provider.

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