My uncle sent me an iPhone 5 from America and its doesn't work!! How can I get it working?

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my uncle sent to me iphone 5 from america and its didnt work!!

please i want ahelp his meid is 99000285697223

 

[SwitchBeach]

What carrier was in on in the US?
Is it unlocked or locked to that carrier?

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