Constant issues sending MMS.

My iphone 4 keeps having issues sending MMS. It'll try, the progress bar will get to where it's almost done, and just sits there for minutes at a time, sometimes even longer till it just fails. Sometimes the other person will get it most of the time not. I've had to have my iphone 4 replaced before for a different recurring issue, but both models did this. Before and after the iOS 5 update. I have MMS on, have 3-4 bars on 3g at all times. Verizon even says I'm in a good coverage area. Before my iphone when I had a droid, I never had this issue. None of the troubleshooting Verizon does helps at all. Sometimes I end up on the line with someone who doesn't even know what they're talking about when it comes to the iphone 4. So as far as help from my carrier, i'm screwed there. Anyone else have some advice or tips? I've had an iphone 4 since May and it's always done this even after replacing and updating.

Good morning and happy Saturday Sheri914,
If there is anything that I can empathize with, it's not being able to send and receive text messages. Texting is my favorite form of communication and I know how important it is in today's wireless world. You have my commitment to getting this frustrating issue resolved for you. May I ask have your tried the wonderful steps that twistdshade & brwnzeni provided. If you are getting a specific error message then please share so I can look it up for you. also, try erasing your old threaded text messages, reboot, and retest. Let me know the results just in case more assistance is needed.
Thank you...
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