Help imessages and texts will say delivery failed since current update on my 5s.

I have iOS8.1currently on my phone and software is up to date.  I have an  iphone 5s The last few weeks randomly both imessages and text messages will not go through. It will say "delivery failed". Sometimes that is the case and other times the message apparently goes through because I get a reply from the person at the other end of the message. The frequency this keeps happening is getting worse by the minute!!   Please help

Hi Raquel2178,
It seems you are unable to send or receive sms messages or use the iMessage service. That does sound troublesome. The following article may help you resolve this issue:
Restart your device and check for updates
Restart your device.
Check for a carrier settings update.
Check for an iOS software update.
Contact your carrier
If you can't send or receive SMS or MMS messages, contact your carrier to check your text messaging plan.
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Take care,
Bobby_D

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