Texting problem: Please re-send using a valid 10-digit number

I've been having problems texting ever since I've upgraded to the latest firmware. When I try to text a person from my contacts, I get a text right back from 1 (121)611-611 : Error Invalid Number. Please re-send using a valid 10 digit mobile number or valid short code.
I KNOW my contacts have 10 digits. I've double and triple checked that. The only way I can text is by going into the text window, open a new text, enter the 10 digit number and then write the message. It goes through fine. It even converts the 10 digit number to my contacts name when I do it like that and it sends.
I also have this issue when I reply to texts! I try to reply but it doesn't go through.
Has anyone experienced this and/or know how to fix this? I've tried a Restore, but it keeps happening.

I'm not sure about your issues with Safari and such.
On GSM-based phones, like the iPhone, you can store and use phone numbers in the international format. eg. +12025551212, +61411123456. That's with the + sign. The network should realise it is in the international format and handle it without a problem. Storing numbers this way allows people to travel to other countries and still make calls to people from the address book and not worry about the local international access code.
Usually SMS messages are received with this form. Try sending an SMS using a number in this form.

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