IPhone 5 Wi-Fi problems: "sees" the network, but won't connect

Hi everybody,
For the past 3 days I've been having sudden problems with my brand new iPhone 5 (version 6.0.2 {10A551}).
It just won't connect to the internet, no matter what I do. It actually "sees"the availble networks, but when I put the password in, it says"Unable to connect to the network".
I tried Resetting Network settings and All Settings, to no avail.
The irony is that I get Facebook notifications, App of the day Notifications, occasional mails, but nothing else. Email sync is erratic, and always with the little round circle where the WiFi icon should be. No Whatsapp, Viber, etc.
I'm totally baffled and equally desperate.
Can anyone help me please?
Many thanks in advance and Happy New Year to all thread readers.
Joyce

Try restarting your router first, turn it off for a minute then back on. then go to settings on your phone, then wifi, tap on the blue arrow to the right of your wifi 's name, then tap forget this network. Then go to the home screen, Then hold the home and off button down until the apple symbol comes up. Then go back into wifi and try to connect.

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