If I buy a stollen iPhone 5 can I still be able to turn it on with any phone company?

If I buy a stollen iPhone 5 can I still be able to turn it on with any phone company?

Not if it's been reported as stolen.

Why would you buy stolen goods?

It sounds like with your moral fortitude you would be best to steal it yourself and hope the person never misses the phone and keeps paying the bill so you get a free phone and free service!

Why would you even ask that on here, people go out and work to buy nice things to enjoy them not for thieves or "eBay Bargain Hunters" like you to come along and take advantage of low priced stolen phones.

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