Carrier No FaceTime on AT&T Prepaid SCAM

[LiveWireless]

What kind of scam is this; AT&T is saying no FaceTime on my prepaid plan with 2G of data?

They gave every BS answer they could think of on why it is not offered, they were so lame. If i want to use my limited data on FaceTime how can they get away with not supporting it. Do they prevent some websites also?

Does it actually say this in any plan agreement?

 

[aka777]

Why is that a scam? It's prepaid and video streaming of any kind is typically prohibited on such plans.

 

[PNutts]

Does it actually say this in any plan agreement?

Does it in yours? (honest question)

 

[Arnezie]

I wouldn't call that a scam

 

[LiveWireless]

Why is that a scam? It's prepaid and video streaming of any kind is typically prohibited on such plans.

It's a scam because if i buy 2GB of data i'm buying 2GB of data they should not be able to tell me how i can use that data.

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Does it in yours? (honest question)

I could not find it mentioned and the rep could not pint me to any source.

 

[Carlanga]

It's a scam because if i buy 2GB of data i'm buying 2GB of data they should not be able to tell me how i can use that data.

lol that is not a scam... I recommend you use the dictionary function of your iOS device.

 

[ucfgrad93]

If you don't like it OP, then switch to postpaid or a different carrier.

 

[PNutts]

I did a quick search and found this: AT&T will enable FaceTime over cellular for everyone by year’s end. But that may not answer your question. I can't find something that specifically calls out pre-paid so I guess I should just "trust" from AT&T statement:

Throughout the second half of this year, we plan to enable pre-loaded video chat apps over cellular for all our customers, regardless of data plan or device; that work is expected to be complete by year end.

 

[alent1234]

Straight talk prepaid prohibits video calling and streaming
AT&T probably does as well

 

[macsrcool1234]

If you don't like it OP, then switch to postpaid or a different carrier.

The favorite argument of the those who have none at all.

This sets a terrible precedent. Hope AT&T includes prepaid.

 

[justiny]

If AT&T promised this feature before purchase, then maybe, but even then I wouldn't consider this a scam.

 

[LiveWireless]

lol that is not a scam... I recommend you use the dictionary function of your iOS device.

scam - deprive of by deceit;
short-change
: a fraudulent or deceptive act
N. INFORMAL a dishonest scheme

 

[Bryan Bowler]

I agree with the OP. I think it's completely ridiculous that a company can prohibit you from using your data allotment for a particular feature on the phone.

It's just like allowing you to have unlimited data, but then decide to throttle you to nearly unusable speeds once you reach 3 GB. (Happened to me last month.)

Sorry, but both of these things are flat out wrong and AT&T should be sued.

OP, I couldn't agree with you anymore!

Bryan

 

[Carlanga]

scam - deprive of by deceit;
short-change
: a fraudulent or deceptive act
N. INFORMAL a dishonest scheme

Good, now you know it's not a scam.

 

[aka777]

It's a scam because if i buy 2GB of data i'm buying 2GB of data they should not be able to tell me how i can use that data.

I'd read the T&Cs, as most prepaid services prohibit streaming of any sort.

BTW. I thought AT&T still did not officially approve iphones on their prepaid service anyway.

 

[OneMike]

I don't think scam is the proper wording. I do think you should be able to use the 2GB as you please, but that's their policy

 

[Col Ronson]

I'd read the T&Cs, as most prepaid services prohibit streaming of any sort.

BTW. I thought AT&T still did not officially approve iphones on their prepaid service anyway.

They always did, but no data until recently. They changed that rule. Now goPhone customers can buy data for the iPhone.

Personally im steering away from prepaid. No tethering, throttle caps, crap customer service, and like you said, no facetime.

But this is no secret really. AT&T wasnt allowing even unlimited data customers to use Facetime when basically every other carrier had no restrictions.