I cannot activate imessage or facetime in the ipad settings

I have an ipad 4 running version 5.1.1 When I attempt to activate messages or facetime in settings the slide immediately reverts to the 'off' position. When I attempt to sign into imessage I receive a message telling me I can't sign in and to check the wifi connection. (The wifi connection is fine.) I assume this is because imessages haven't been activated in settings. Can anyone assist?

Take a look at this article: If you get an error when trying to activate iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support

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