I am able to send text messages but im not receiving them

So bought my phone today and Im not too sure if im missing something but I have had people texting me and not receiving any of them but they are getting my messages.  I have also received messages from telus so dont understand why im not getting messages from friends.  Can anyone help :-(

Also take a look at this article:
TS2755 iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
Under the section, If you still can't send or recieve SMS or MMS messages.
Which also has a link to the iPhone Troubleshooting Assistant for Calls and Connection Issues:
http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/assistant/calls/

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