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Chapter 1. What’s New with iOS 5 > Getting Started with a New iPhone
Getting Started with a New iPhone
As you’re purchasing a new iPhone 3Gs, iPhone 4, or iPhone 4S, you need to choose a wireless service provider and have a phone number assigned to your new phone. You then need to activate the new phone before you can begin using it. Part of this activation process involves setting up a free iCloud account, as well as an Apple ID account (if you don’t already have one). You do not have to set up a free iCloud account; however, iOS 5 offers integrated iCloud functionality, which you’ll probably find very useful.
Tip
When you purchase a new iPhone, you can transfer your current cell phone number to the new phone or have your selected wireless service provider assign a new phone number to the phone. Phone numbers can be transferred from one service provider to another, regardless of what cell phone make or model the number was previously assigned to.
