TS4268 can't sign in to imessage on ipad. Yes, password works for itunes

iMessage Activation - An error occurred during activation.  Try again.
Have been holding on apple support number for 50 minutes! 

This is an iPad user to user forum, so you are not addressing Apple.
Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319
Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367
The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting
http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8
Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268
iOS: FaceTime is 'Unable to verify email because it is in use'
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3510
Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245
iOS: About Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529
Set up iMessage
http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/
iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
How to Set Up & Use iMessage on iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch with iOS
http://osxdaily.com/2011/10/18/set-up-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch-with-io s-5/
Set Up Alert Sounds
http://www.quepublishing.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1873027&seqNum=3
Extra FaceTime IDs
http://tinyurl.com/k683gr4
Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
Troubleshooting iMessage Issues: Some Useful Tips You Should Try
http://www.igeeksblog.com/troubleshooting-imessage-issues/
Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime
http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l
FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/
Fix Can’t Sign Into FaceTime or iMessage iOS 7
http://ipadtutr.com/fix-login-facetime-imessage-ios-7/
FaceTime, Game Center, Messages: Troubleshooting sign in issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3970
Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90
How to Block Someone on FaceTime
http://www.ehow.com/how_10033185_block-someone-facetime.html
My Facetime Doesn't Ring
https://discussions.apple.com/message/19087457#19087457
How to watch FaceTime calls on the big screen with Apple TV
http://www.imore.com/daily-tip-ios-5-airplay-mirroring-facetime
Send an iMessage as a Text Message Instead with a Quick Tap & Hold
http://osxdaily.com/2012/11/18/send-imessage-as-text-message/
To send messages to non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8
How to Send SMS from iPad
http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html
How to Receive SMS Messages on an iPad
http://yourbusiness.azcentral.com/receive-sms-messages-ipad-16776.html
Apps for Texting http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/apps-for-texting
You can check the status of the FaceTime/iMessage servers at this link.
http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
 Cheers, Tom

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