Cannot send SMS messages on iPhone 4

I purchased an iPhone 4 yesterday and it is allowing me to ring people but I can't seem to send or recieve sms messages or recieve phonecalls and when I ring someone it says 'withheld number'? Whats happening and why can't I send messages?

   Are you in an area with sufficiant radio signal?  Try the following:
Move near a window
Go for a walk
Locate and avoid thick metal ceilings
Avoid microwaves and similar devices
  Once you are in a proper area, try the following:
Open Settings
Activate Airplane Mode
Wait five to ten seconds
Deactivate Airplane Mode
Allow radio and Wi-Fi signals to recooperate
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