My phone is stuck on "searching" for network after power down - help!

I uploaded the new 6.0.01 software 2 weeks ago and my phone flipped out so I took it into Apple store and they gave me a new SIM card and the ATT rep told me to power down my phone every week or so. So I powered the phone down last night and since I turned it on this morning it is stuck on "searching" for network. I have WIFI in the hoouse so I have email use but no phone or texting. How do I get my phone back on track and connected to the Netwrok?
Thanks so much!

Hello Andres.J,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Take a look at the following article, specifically steps 3-7 since you have already restarted the iPhone.
iPhone: Troubleshooting No Service
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4429
Take care,
Alex H.

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