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There are other discussions involving a "missing SIM card" message. If that is the issue, removing the SIM card holder and re-seating the card may help.

Hi claireleah,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at this article:
iPhone: Troubleshooting a cellular data connection
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3780
iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1398
Best of luck,
Mario

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