IMessage Will Not Activate [iPhone 4s || Factory Unlock || Simple Mobile]

Ive had this iphone for about a month now and imessage and facetime does not work. it says waiting far activation and after awhile it fails. Ive tried literally EVERY THING on the net. everywhere. Someone please help. My sister has this same setup and hers is working find.
another question, is simple mobile the same as tmobile?

First turn off imessage and facetime.  Then restart the phone, wait about a minute or so and turn imessage and facetime back on and see if they activate.  To restart hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the home button together until the apple logo appears (ignore the ON/OFF slider) then let both buttons go and wait for phone to restart (no data will be lost).  If that doesn't do it you should be aware that activation of imessage sends a hidden SMS to a +44 number in the UK and depending upon where you are that could mean an international SMS.  Does your plan with your carrier provide for sending international SMS?

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