Full bars, No service

I just activated my iPhone 5s from my 4s. Everything looks great, I even have full bars, However I can not dial out. I have no service but full bars?
I have tried everything from resetting the network settings to turning the phone on and off. HELP!

@GJE,
VZW to the rescue! Where are you located (zip)? Try removing the sim card for a few minutes. Insert and retest. Keep us posted if the issue persist.
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I have an issue with my iPhone 5.
Once I woke up this morning, I noticed my AT&T service cycles and fluctuates from full bars to one bar to searching to no service. The cycle is continuous and takes approximately 30 to 60 seconds to complete causing a consistant issue with phone calls and data access. I have not made any recent changes to the phone. Only charged it overnight.
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take a look at this link reset network settings http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/assistant/wifi/#section_5
My bad, it doesn't really give you the details that you were looking for.
For wifi - you would have to reenter the password. I'm not sure about celluar data.

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this is really frustrating!
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Take it to an Apple Store for evaluation. If defective, you'll get a replacement.
Look at iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
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 Cheers, Tom

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