My phone is in constant searching mode!  Help!

Please help...my phone is in constant searching help.  My service told me to talk to the Apple agent.

Hello LollyDS,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!
It sounds like your iPhone is having trouble connecting to your cellular service.
I would follow the troubleshooting outlined in this article named:
iPhone: Troubleshooting No Service
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4429
Try turning iPhone off and then on again.
Remove the SIM card and verify that it is a valid, carrier-manufactured SIM. Also verify that it is not damaged, worn, or modified. Then reinsert it.
Check for a carrier settings update. Tap Settings > General > About while connected to a Wi-Fi network. If an update is available, a prompt should appear soon. If Wi-Fi is not available, connect your device to iTunes.
Update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
Restore the iPhone.
Cheers,
Sterling

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