Why is my iphone locked to a single network when i bought the iphone new from apple

I want to change network on pay as you go but when I change the sim it is asking for activation & to contact my network provider?
I dont understand as I bought my iphone 4s new sim free.

Apple does not sell unlocked phones in all countries. In many countries, Apple sells both locked and unlocked phones.
Does your reciept state that the phone is "unlocked"?
What is the exact error message you are getting?
Where exactly did you purchase the phone?

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