I can't activate iMessage on my iPad3. Why do I get a message saying: Unable to contact the iMessage server. Try again."

I can't activate iMessage on my iPad3; message says: Unable to contact the iMessage server. Try again."
Settings > iMessage > Enter Apple ID
I enter the info
Click "Sign In"
Prompted for my Apple ID Password again (in a pop up)
Message appears "iMessage Activation" + "Could not sign in. Please check your network connection and try again."
OK the message
I verify Safari can get toethe web & load pages OK
Back to iMessage in Settings
Repeat steps 1-4
Now at iMessage screen where I set how people will message me. I have my iPhone's number, my email address I use for Apple ID, and my @me email address
I leave them all checked and I hit "Next"
"Verifying" with the spinning wheel at the top of the screen...
Pop up message says: "iMessage Activation" + "Unable to contect the iMessage server. Try again." (this is about the 6th time I've tried this)
What have I done to try to make it work?:
Retied as directed by iPad
Powered iPad off & tried again
Turned airplane mode on, off, and tried again
Verified that the iPad DOES have network access by browsing the web with Safari (not using 3G/4G, wifi only)
Please suggest something...someone.... anyone?

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