Will Apple Store employees activate my new iPhone?
Camila, you can give Apple a call regarding your issue and they will fix it for you I believe. I've had my new iPad locked for a few months. I called them up from my country Bangladesh and then they asked me some security related questions. Within 24 hours my iPad was unlocked. Hope it helps. You can also go to the Apple Store and see if they can help. You might need to bring your purchase receipt.