I cant receive calls or texts

I cant receive any calls or texts

Hi JW9513,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If you're experiencing cellular or data connection issues, the steps in our iPhone hardware troubleshooting article can help:
iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
General phone and connectivity issues
Call and connection issues
First, see the iPhone Call and Connection Assistant for troubleshooting steps.
No cell signal strength anywhere
Verify that your carrier name appears in the status bar, at top left of the display.
Turn Airplane mode on, wait for the to appear in the status bar, and then turn it off again.
Reset Network Settings: Tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
If your iPhone is in a case, try removing it to ensure that the case isn't interfering with the cell signal strength.
Contact your carrier to find out the following:
If you are in an area with network coverage.
If there is a network outage.
The account is properly configured to your phone.
Try to restore your phone and set it up as new.
Best Regards,
Jeremy

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