IPhone 3GS not sending or receiving texts

So, my phone hasn't been sending or receiving texts for about two weeks now. I did some research on the internet, and I already tried turning it on and off and turning 3G on and off. Also, my dad used to work for Apple, so I already knew to try resetting my phone, restoring it to factory settings, etc. It still isn't working. Is there anyone who knows how to fix it? Or if it can even be fixed?
Thank you so much!

No, I haven't. Should I check on that before I take it to the Apple store?

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