iPhone Actication

[DNishere]

Do I need to activate my phone before i can jailbreak and unlock?

[Stray]

If you don't want problems with YouTube ans push notifications the yes

[battlecrushr]

ya if u need to unlock for use on unauthorized networks.. ull need to jailbreak first..which skips activation
then u can unlock

[i.Annie]

For future reference, if you can, get the official carrier SIM for your device just so you can activate it. It's always best to do an official activation than to hacktivate. But if it isn't possible, it doesn't hurt to hacktivate, you'll just have some side effects and have to take a few extra steps to fix those side effects.