Why doesn't iMessage work for me on my iPad?

[quemans]

I have just recently brought an iPad and I have it all updated to the latest software, iOS 5.0.1. I have tried logging on to iMessage with my apple ID but whenever I login, a box pops up saying that iMessage cannot log on because something is wrong with my Internet connection, although my Internet connection is working perfectly. I have even tried using a few of my friends ID's including creating another one, but the same thing keeps happening. I'm unsure if anyone can help me with this, or I may have to take it to an apple store. Thanks

[nathan2007]

is it jailbroken or just original 5.0.1?

if original i would put into recovery mode plug into itunes and restore mate

[konatist]

Try what he said, i know When I first logged into mine at Xmas I was getting error message the message wud send but it wouldn't say delivered only failed underneath sent a few to friends iPads and it's working sweet now

[bonghitt]

the imessage seeme a bit tempromental to me,sometimes it works but quite often it doesnt.