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No. Two things can activate an iphone: the sim from the original provider or a jb software that hacktivates.
FYI: if your phone is already unlocked, then you don't need to activate it. The activation screen is the plug into itunes screen on the phone.
If i unlock a 3gs can you use a boost moblie card to activate it?
 
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