Are you kidding me? Someone pays for 2 GB of data and then will get charged because they want to use the same exact data to make a voice call. F AT&T.
There are plenty that run over WiFi. Just go to a site like AppShopper and search for video conferencing. You could do the same at the iTunes App Store, but the search function isn't as good.Are there any third-party video chat apps for iOS yet? If so, do they work over 3G?
Works fine for me too.. Maybe unlimited data plans are exempt from this?
Update: AT&T issued this statement, which is very similar to the one issued back in June:
Article Link: AT&T to Restrict or Charge for FaceTime Over 3G/4G in iOS 6? [Updated With AT&T Statement]
It's crazy that I pay AT&T for tethering for my iPhone and I could in theory use FaceTime on my laptop tethered to my iPhone, but I can't use FaceTime on the iPhone itself. If this is still the situation when iOS 6 arrives, that'll be silly.
punks! Skype works just fine over 3G....im not giving you a penny more!
Oh my god. ATT is the devil! Seriously! If I pay for 5 gigs (which I do) I will use my 5 gigs HOW I PLEASE! (includes tethering, so cool your jets on that one).
US wireless is the worst.
Gotta agree. I've been using iOS 6 since beta 1 and I use FaceTime quite often but I rarely need to use it on "4G." I wouldn't pay extra for it.I struggle to see how AT&T is going to be able to sell this to its subscribers as a premium feature that would make them want to pay for it. Personal hotspot is one thing, but this?
nope . Japan allows no tethering or unlocked phones.
Canada requires 3 year contracts
Thanks Apple for iMessage and screw AT&T for their already absurd rates on everything. Scum Bags!I can't help but think it's about the minutes.
If you FaceTime everyone instead of calling you're using Data alright, that your'e paying for, but you're also NOT using any minutes...so you could drop your minutes plan down to a minimum, bump up your data, and end up cheaper possibly.
ATT already losing revenue on texting with iMessage.
I don't know why they or someone doesn't just lead the pack and provide a Data-Only plan already...it's not like Voice or SMS are something special any more.
Carriers are evil!
Seeing as this is a core function of iOS, why are Apple letting carriers interfere in such a way?