Iphone 4 internet only works with wifi

I have an iphone 4 (no 'S') and for some reason I can't connect to the internet or access any apps that need to connect unless I am using wifi. It started after the most recent software update, but I can't find anything online that talks about it. Phone calls and texts work with no problem. I think I just need to make sure all of my settings are correct, but again, I can't find a troubleshooting checklist anywhere. Can anyone help me??

Have you tried resetting your network connections? Setting => General => Reset => Reset Network Settings
This will clear buffers and reconnect you to the nearest cell tower. (Or at least the one with the strongest signal in your area.)
Also clear History, cookies and data in Safari. Settings => Safari => Clear History, Clear Cookies and Data.

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This is definately an issue relating to your cellular data connectivity. iMessage and FaceTime both need an active data connection (or wifi) to activate the phone number as well as fully functioning text messaging service.
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Source: http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3780

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Most of the current Apple Intel based computers are comparable in CPU speed. I don't think it is so much the model of laptop as it is the memory, and storage capacity of the machine. If you are going to use FCP on a regular basis, perhaps as a professional or semi-professional, then you should think about the maximum memory and a very large capacity internal disk drive. For instance, one hour of finished compressed video will take up about 1.5 to 2Gbytes of disk space. If you add up the raw footage and still imagery and audio, you'll use up your disk drive capacity real quick. So a hard disk on the order of 750Gbytes @ 7200rpms might be good for video editing. 5400RPMs might be slow to rendering times. Rendering a video might take up a lot of memory so more memory is better e.g. 8Gbytes.
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HT201210 hi everyone, i have a problem about my iphone 4S, doesn't work with wifi connection and bluetooth since upgrade to the IOS 7.0.3. Can anyone can help me tosolve this problem?????Thank's regards paulus

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Try the suggestions here to see if they resolve your problem:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1559
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I have the same problem on my SONY Xperia Z3 Dual:
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Checked out my Blackberry FAQ's and Links to Needed Articles here
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