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.
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AT&T to Restrict or Charge for FaceTime Over 3G/4G in iOS 6? [Updated With AT&T Statement]
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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.
Longtime third-party service fring has featured cellular 3G video chat for a while. Also available are Tango and Skype. There are probably others, but those are the biggest third-party services that run over 3G.
There are many more video conference services that run over WiFi. Video conferencing services have been around since front-facing cameras have showed up on smartphones. I guess that would be summer 2010 on the iPhone 4.
So yeah, there have been video conferencing apps available on the iPhone for a couple of years.
I don't have unlimited data, I pay for the 2Gb plan. Arn said resetting your network settings would do it, but since I have the feature, I'd rather not intentionally get rid of it since it's still free right now. Haha
Not only should AT&T not charge extra to use FaceTime Apple should make them waive any data usage charges for FaceTime use. AT&T and their backwards thinking is restricting the progression of technology.
rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble
In my opinion, anything but a denial that they are planning on charging means they are planning on charging.
Verizon?
Hopefully Verizon will see things differently. I've been looking for a good reason to switch from AT&T. Users should be able to pick and choose which services utilize their data plans. Carriers should not be able to pick and choose which services we use over our data plans, especially those that are "unlimited" .
Hopefully Verizon will see things differently. I've been looking for a good reason to switch from AT&T. Users should be able to pick and choose which services utilize their data plans. Carriers should not be able to pick and choose which services we use over our data plans, especially those that are "unlimited" .
Wonder what Randy has to say about this? I pay for 5 gigs. This includes tethering. I can tether and facetime all day long for not a red cent more.
Randy?
Exactly. Goodbye FaceTime, hello Skype! Also works on all PC, Mac and Androids.
Ok then.. AT&T just seems to be pushing their users to jailbreak.. Forcing them almost..
They'll get their day..
They'll get their day..
Information "As it becomes available . . ."
It's available right now. It just has not been announced yet.
Verizon charges $10 per 2GB over the max plan. That's a whole bunch more expensive than any fixed line.
If I were to guess, the first version of iOS6 will have an uber crippled resolution for Facetime (default or hard coded) to reduce network hog.
The last thing they want you to do is watch Netflix movies for $9 a month.
Rocketman
It's available right now. It just has not been announced yet.
Verizon charges $10 per 2GB over the max plan. That's a whole bunch more expensive than any fixed line.
If I were to guess, the first version of iOS6 will have an uber crippled resolution for Facetime (default or hard coded) to reduce network hog.
The last thing they want you to do is watch Netflix movies for $9 a month.
Rocketman
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It's about the minutes...
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.
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.
I'm no fan of AT&T but how do we even know this will be the case. I'm pretty sure AT&T themselves don't even know what the drill will be... but.. I punch myself in the face with that statement because how come Verizon customers aren't experiencing this...
Any word on what deal will be with Sprint?
Any word on what deal will be with Sprint?
nope . Japan allows no tethering or unlocked phones.
Canada requires 3 year contracts
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.
Thanks Apple for iMessage and screw AT&T for their already absurd rates on everything. Scum Bags!
-Mike
Well..if that's the case, I'll start looking for a new carrier when the new iPhone is announced.
Most, but not all. I am on Virgin Mobile USA, and only pay $35 a month off contract for 300 min, unlimited text, and most importantly unlimited 3G/4G data. They don't have any BS charges like this, and recently actually lowered their monthly rates for iPhone users.
Despite the popular myth that Jobs changed some major way that phone makers interact with carriers (no carrier logo or preloaded apps? big whoop)...
...Apple has always let AT&T influence what they do, from the original WiFi-only Skype to delaying Google Voice, to WiFi-only Facetime, to showing "4G" for HSPA+.
E.g. In Apple's reply to the 2009 FCC inquiry as to its relationship with AT&T, Apple stated:
“There is a provision in Apple’s agreement with AT&T that obligates Apple not to include functionality in any Apple phone that enables a customer to use AT&T’s cellular network service to originate or terminate a VoIP session without obtaining AT&T’s permission. Apple honors this obligation, in addition to respecting AT&T’s customer Terms of Service, which, for example, prohibit an AT&T customer from using AT&T’s cellular service to redirect a TV signal to an iPhone.”
Other parts of the reply indicated that Apple listened closely to AT&T's recommendations as to what constituted an app that was too bandwidth heavy for cellular.
Some of that has changed over time, but apparently some has not.
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They're popping corks over at Verizon while AT&T is biting down on this s*** sandwich. What losers.