Suddenly I can't iMessage or use face time, I get an error message

CCan't use iMessage or FaceTime suddenly on ipad 4. I'm all updated to newest iOS as they suggested and still can't use ut

Hey There, Jukes56 -
What is the error message you are getting when you try to use iMessage or Facetime on your iPad? Were you using these apps before you updated your software?
Here are some troubleshooting steps to try for these two apps:
If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201422
If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204065
If you can't make or receive FaceTime calls - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/TS3367
I hope this information helps ....
- Judy

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This could be a complicated problem to solve, as there are many possible causes for it. Test after taking each of the following steps that you haven't already tried. Back up all data before making any changes.
Before proceeding, test on another network, if possible. That could be a public Wi-Fi hotspot, if your computer is portable, or a cellular network if you have a mobile device that can share its Internet connection. If you find that iMessage works on the other network, the problem is in your network or at your ISP, not in your computer.
Step 1
Check the status of the service. If the service is down, wait tor it to come back up. There may be a localized outage, even if the status indicator is green.
Step 2
Restart your broadband device and your router, if different. You may have to skip this step if you don't control those devices.
Step 3
From the menu bar, select
 ▹ About This Mac
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Step 4
Back up all data, then take the steps suggested in this support article.
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From the menu bar, select
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Reset the NVRAM.
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Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
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Test while logged in as Guest. After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
*Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
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Boot in safe mode and log in. Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
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Boot into Recovery and reinstall OS X.
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