Imessage stopped working on ipod touch

Imessage suddenly stopped working on my iPod Touch 4th generation on 3/16/15. It's running IOS 6.1.6 and will not take anymore software updates. Is the ipod out of date and suddenly no longer compatible with iMessage?
I've tried most of the suggested remedies suggested on various forums and blogs and have yet to find the solution. I've tried restarting imessage, signing in and signing out, I restored the ipod, reset network setttings, etc,

I restored to factory settings. ipod is 4th gen, purchased about 3 years ago. Does not receive or send messages. When typing contact name -- the red ! comes up with message that reads ".... is not registered with iMessage". This happens with every contact. doubtful that everyone of the contacts is no longer registered at the same time.
have not tried it on another network-- just on home wifi.

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