IMessage not working won't send SMS either

iphone 5S won't send messages to iPhone 4 running iOS6 (with all updates). macbook pro, mac mini, both 10.8.5, iPad
Same apple ID--always worked to send messages within the family to different phone numberts when we both had iPhone 4. I put send as SMS when iMessage not available and it didn't work either. The settings all seem right as far as sending/recieving from each device and texting works to other numbers from the iphone 5s but not from the 5 to the 4---but the 4 CAN send messages to the 5S. I cannot send iMessages from my Macs to the 5S.
Help!

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Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
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http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS
http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try
http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/
Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
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http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
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http://osxdaily.com/2012/11/18/send-imessage-as-text-message/
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http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html
You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.
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