FaceTime may be available for ALL AT&T users now!

kre62 · 10:08 AM

Hi all

In a recent thread we were discussing AT&T members getting facetime with LTE devices and tiered plans. However I noticed today that I have facetime over cellular and I have an unlimited plan on my 5.

I just turned off my other phone, a 4S and turned it back on, only to find the switch flipped to ON for facetime over cellular. Both phones work perfectly over cellular.

I also checked a few coworkers phones, all now have FT over cellular.

If you have ATT, turn your phone off and back on and report back if you now have FT over cellular.

Edit:

This story has now been picked up by all major tech blogs. Props to Gizmodo for being the only one (other than MR) to mention me by name. First class journalism right there.

pnoyblazed · Nov 20, 2012, 06:41 PM

this works! I just did it! iPhone 5 running iOS 6.0.1

kre62 · Nov 20, 2012, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoyblazed

this works! I just did it! iPhone 5 running iOS 6.0.1

Awesome, good to hear. Looks like we can have it all now. Very glad ATT came around.

bigcstyle4 · Nov 20, 2012, 06:46 PM

Not working for me. Still get the pop-up.

apunkrockmonk · Nov 20, 2012, 06:47 PM

Also still getting the popup. No change after reboot.

pnoyblazed · Nov 20, 2012, 06:48 PM

maybe it's affecting customers in different areas. I'm located in NY.. roll out is gradually taking place

kre62 · Nov 20, 2012, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigcstyle4

Not working for me. Still get the pop-up.

Hmm youre first I've heard so far. Rollout could be progressive. More success stories in original thread:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthre...1492787&page=2

Did you cycle all the way off? Dont do a reset, fully power down.

scaredpoet · Nov 20, 2012, 06:48 PM

Still no go for me

. On the 4GB hotspot plan with LTE.

kre62 · Nov 20, 2012, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoyblazed

maybe it's affecting customers in different areas. I'm located in NY.. roll out is gradually taking place

Could be. Im in California though, so got both coasts represented

ProudLoz · Nov 20, 2012, 06:49 PM

I got it! And I'm on the unlimited data plan with AT&T. I'm going to go use it and see if it actually works!

kre62 · Nov 20, 2012, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProudLoz

I got it! And I'm on the unlimited data plan with AT&T. I'm going to go use it and see if it actually works!

Awesome.

Looks like its hit or miss. THose who dont have it, wait a day or so and try again.

lermal · Nov 20, 2012, 06:51 PM

Not working for me - iPhone 5 running 6.0.1.

JayLenochiniMac · Nov 20, 2012, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kre62

Could be. Im in California though, so got both coasts represented

In California and on unlimited too. No go as of yet. I'll keep trying.

apunkrockmonk · Nov 20, 2012, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoyblazed

maybe it's affecting customers in different areas. I'm located in NY.. roll out is gradually taking place

I'm in upstate NY, not sure if it makes a difference but I'm on a 3GB tiered plan on an iPhone 5 6.0.1. I'm tempted to try resetting network settings and rebooting again.

ProudLoz · Nov 20, 2012, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kre62

Awesome.

Looks like its hit or miss. THose who dont have it, wait a day or so and try again.

Hmm when I looked back at my settings, it got turned off. When I turned it back on, I got the pop up and instead of going to "cancel" or "go to website" I decided to reset my iPhone 5 with the Facetime toggle still on in the background, when it booted up, I immediately placed a facetime call with my mom, and sure enough I was facetiming on LTE.

kre62 · Nov 20, 2012, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProudLoz

Hmm when I looked back at my settings, it got turned off. When I turned it back on, I got the pop up and instead of going to "cancel" or "go to website" I decided to reset my iPhone 5 with the Facetime toggle still on in the background, when it booted up, I immediately placed a facetime call with my mom, and sure enough I was facetiming on LTE.

Interesting method

JayLenochiniMac · Nov 20, 2012, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProudLoz

Hmm when I looked back at my settings, it got turned off. When I turned it back on, I got the pop up and instead of going to "cancel" or "go to website" I decided to reset my iPhone 5 with the Facetime toggle still on in the background, when it booted up, I immediately placed a facetime call with my mom, and sure enough I was facetiming on LTE.

Tried this method and it still switched to off upon rebooting.

ProudLoz · Nov 20, 2012, 07:46 PM

It's still on as we speak. Now I'm wondering if AT&T can tell when someone is using Facetime on LTE.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayLenochiniMac

Tried this method and it still switched to off upon rebooting.

I see. It must be a regional thing like someone mentioned earlier then.

JayLenochiniMac · Nov 20, 2012, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProudLoz

It's still on as we speak. Now I'm wondering if AT&T can tell when someone is using Facetime on LTE.

When you look at your setting again, is it switched to on or off even with FT working?

Applejuiced · Nov 20, 2012, 07:49 PM

Still nothing here. I5 on an unlimited data plan.

aztooh · Nov 20, 2012, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apunkrockmonk

I'm in upstate NY, not sure if it makes a difference but I'm on a 3GB tiered plan on an iPhone 5 6.0.1. I'm tempted to try resetting network settings and rebooting again.

Being on a tiered plan, you should have already been able to use FT over cellular

ProudLoz · Nov 20, 2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayLenochiniMac

When you look at your setting again, is it switched to on or off even with FT working?

I've attached some screenshots to show you that's still on and I can make a Facetime call on my unlimited data plan.

Applejuiced · 08:53 PM

Maybe all the FCC complains paid off.
Christmas may come early this year for AT&T customers

SamGabbay · Nov 20, 2012, 08:10 PM

Works for me, I'm on AT&T unlimited and in New York.

grapes911 · Nov 20, 2012, 08:12 PM

I'm still locked out on my 4S. Outside of Philly if that matters.

Nov 20, 2012, 06:35 PM	#1
kre62 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2010	FaceTime may be available for ALL AT&T users now! Hi all In a recent thread we were discussing AT&T members getting facetime with LTE devices and tiered plans. However I noticed today that I have facetime over cellular and I have an unlimited plan on my 5. I just turned off my other phone, a 4S and turned it back on, only to find the switch flipped to ON for facetime over cellular. Both phones work perfectly over cellular. I also checked a few coworkers phones, all now have FT over cellular. If you have ATT, turn your phone off and back on and report back if you now have FT over cellular. Edit: This story has now been picked up by all major tech blogs. Props to Gizmodo for being the only one (other than MR) to mention me by name. First class journalism right there. Last edited by kre62; Nov 21, 2012 at 10:08 AM.
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apunkrockmonk macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rochester, NY	Also still getting the popup. No change after reboot. __________________ iPad White 16GB iPad3 iOS 6.1.2\|WiFi iPhone Black 32GB iP5 iOS 6.1.2\|T-Mobile (FH1D) MacBook Air i5 1.8GHz\|4GB\|128GB\|10.8.3 Hackintosh i5 3570k @ 4.2GHz\|24GB\|7TB\|10.8.3
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Nov 20, 2012, 06:48 PM	#8
scaredpoet macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2007	Still no go for me . On the 4GB hotspot plan with LTE. __________________ If you're not a clairvoyant, then you shouldn't be speaking for a dead guy. The Apple "QC cycle," explained. Slow data, fewer bars? No, you don't have a bad SIM.
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Nov 20, 2012, 06:51 PM	#12
lermal macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2007	Not working for me - iPhone 5 running 6.0.1. __________________ 15" MacBook Pro with Retina: 2.7 GHz Quad-Core i7, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB Flash, NVIDIA GT 650m; iPhone 5: 32 GB; iPad 3: 64GB WiFi TV: 160 GB; Time Capsule: 1 TB
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Nov 20, 2012, 08:05 PM	#23
Applejuiced macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: At the iPhone hacks section.	Maybe all the FCC complains paid off. Christmas may come early this year for AT&T customers Last edited by Applejuiced; Nov 20, 2012 at 08:53 PM.
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Nov 20, 2012, 06:41 PM	#2
pnoyblazed macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manhattan	this works! I just did it! iPhone 5 running iOS 6.0.1
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Nov 20, 2012, 06:46 PM	#4
bigcstyle4 macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2012	Not working for me. Still get the pop-up.
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Nov 20, 2012, 06:49 PM	#10
ProudLoz macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2012	I got it! And I'm on the unlimited data plan with AT&T. I'm going to go use it and see if it actually works!
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Nov 20, 2012, 07:49 PM	#20
Applejuiced macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: At the iPhone hacks section.	Still nothing here. I5 on an unlimited data plan.
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Nov 20, 2012, 08:10 PM	#24
SamGabbay macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2011	Works for me, I'm on AT&T unlimited and in New York.
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Nov 20, 2012, 08:12 PM	#25
grapes911 Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Citizens Bank Park	I'm still locked out on my 4S. Outside of Philly if that matters. __________________ twitter
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