I was given a brand new, unlocked Samsung Galaxy Captivate. Now, I want to program it so I do not have to use my Telus LG Dare anymore. It got wet and the battery is very finicky now.

I do not plan on switching providers so I will be paying out my contract. (I have another year left).

So 2 questions:

1: can I program the phone by myself (I know I can get a SIM card from Telus for free) and how easy is it?

2: If not, (or if it is too difficult) will Telus do it for me without any grief? I would pay a fee if I had to.

This is not a Telus phone, nor do they carry it. And who doesn't like a free phone!!!