Individual iMessage ok but group message not working

I am suddenly having problems with iMessage. I can send individual messages but when I try to send a group message, it just hangs and the message eventually completely disappears from my message history. This is both for new conversations and existing conversations. It makes no sense. Help!!!

CORRECTION:
Mms is not working despite it being on. Friends ARE NOT receiving group messages and I can't send mms to anyone individually.
Sorry for the confusion. Confused some details between the old 3GS and this 4S

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