Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S
I was using an iPhone 5 at the time, facetime is only available over 3G for the 4s and the 5. - Original Message - From: "Robin" To: Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 3:07 AM Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S Hello, Which iPhone do you have? At 02:49 PM 10/2/2012, you wrote: Hi Scott and others, I can confirm that both faceTime and skype work over verizon's cellular network, whether it's 3G or LTE. It doesn't matter which data plan you have with VZW. I have used skype over 3G since first purchasing an iPhone with verizon and have used facetime over 3G since iOS 6 was released. For the record, I am grandfathered in on the unlimited data plan with verizon. - Original Message - From: "Scott Howell" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 5:07 PM Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S The question then is if that person has a shared data plan. If you could find out that would be very helpful. THanks, On Oct 1, 2012, at 7:58 PM, Daniel Miller wrote: FaceTime is available over Verizon, and so is skype. I don't have Verizon myself, but I FaceTimed with someone over Verizon LTE today. I personally think what AT&T is doing is complete crap, and something needs to be done about it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:50 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work over the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: Bravo, Scott. I will file a complaint, as well. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S Hi all, Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they cannot use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I would use Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases where it may be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which apparently AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a complaint with the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I decided to file the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to block Face TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and mor does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one of two reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint that AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial verbal response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can be best summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the obvious fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed any special restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I even pointed out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an individual with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true statement. So, I anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now they will continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and groups to change their position. The good thing is there are other avenues and options. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the
Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S
Hello, Which iPhone do you have? At 02:49 PM 10/2/2012, you wrote: Hi Scott and others, I can confirm that both faceTime and skype work over verizon's cellular network, whether it's 3G or LTE. It doesn't matter which data plan you have with VZW. I have used skype over 3G since first purchasing an iPhone with verizon and have used facetime over 3G since iOS 6 was released. For the record, I am grandfathered in on the unlimited data plan with verizon. - Original Message - From: "Scott Howell" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 5:07 PM Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S The question then is if that person has a shared data plan. If you could find out that would be very helpful. THanks, On Oct 1, 2012, at 7:58 PM, Daniel Miller wrote: FaceTime is available over Verizon, and so is skype. I don't have Verizon myself, but I FaceTimed with someone over Verizon LTE today. I personally think what AT&T is doing is complete crap, and something needs to be done about it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:50 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work over the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: Bravo, Scott. I will file a complaint, as well. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S Hi all, Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they cannot use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I would use Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases where it may be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which apparently AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a complaint with the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I decided to file the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to block Face TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and mor does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one of two reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint that AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial verbal response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can be best summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the obvious fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed any special restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I even pointed out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an individual with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true statement. So, I anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now they will continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and groups to change their position. The good thing is there are other avenues and options. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at ht
Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S
Not only is this somewhat of an issue for the blind and an issue for mainstream people, it's an issue for the deaf community as well who can use FaceTime to communicate via visual sign language. I was considering switching providers when my contract was up, but this settles it... I'll stick with VZW. Scott On 10/3/12, Vicky Collins wrote: > I have the iPhone 4s and I do have one of the Mobile Share plans > from AT&T. So, if I try to use facetime over 3G and call a > iPhone 4 where the person is using WiFi, will the facetime call > work? I just tried now with my brother, tried with both 3G and > WiFi in fact, but with no success either way. The phone rang on > my end in both cases, but he heard nothing and he couldn't call > me on his end. He said facetime is turnthe on in settings on his > phone. Our mother is in the hospital and in pretty bad shape, > although we're not sure just how bad yet, and she was asking to > see me on the phone, as we had done that a few months ago when at > his home. How do I determine if the facetime problem is on his > end or mine? > > - Original Message - > From: Chris To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Date sent: Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:40:09 +0100 > Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S > > Yes but only via wifi. > > > Christopher Hallsworth > > On 03/10/2012 08:25, Robin wrote: > Hello, > > Does FaceTime work on the iPhone 4? > > At 03:36 PM 10/2/2012, you wrote: > I can tell you for certain that facetime does work on verizon > cellular > network. I have use it several times since upgrading to ios 6. > On Oct 1, 2012, at 6:49 PM, Scott Howell > wrote: > > Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to > confirm if > Face TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype > does > not work over the cellular network because it is blocked. > Everything I > have been able to find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. > > On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Bravo, Scott. > > I will file a complaint, as well. > > Mark > > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] > On > Behalf > Of Scott Howell > Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S > > Hi all, > > Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware > they > cannot > use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I > would use > Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases > where > it may > be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which > apparently > AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a > complaint with > the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to > communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I > decided to file > the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to > block Face > TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block > Skype. > My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face > Time > and mor > does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for > one of > two > reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring > this up? > Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a > complaint that > AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial > verbal > response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can > be > best > summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a > conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out > the > obvious > fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed > any special > restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I > even > pointed > out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an > individual > with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true > statement. > So, I > anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now > they > will > continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and > groups to > change their position. > The good thing is there are other avenues and options. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the > "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send emai
Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S
I have the iPhone 4s and I do have one of the Mobile Share plans from AT&T. So, if I try to use facetime over 3G and call a iPhone 4 where the person is using WiFi, will the facetime call work? I just tried now with my brother, tried with both 3G and WiFi in fact, but with no success either way. The phone rang on my end in both cases, but he heard nothing and he couldn't call me on his end. He said facetime is turnthe on in settings on his phone. Our mother is in the hospital and in pretty bad shape, although we're not sure just how bad yet, and she was asking to see me on the phone, as we had done that a few months ago when at his home. How do I determine if the facetime problem is on his end or mine? - Original Message - From: Chris I can tell you for certain that facetime does work on verizon cellular network. I have use it several times since upgrading to ios 6. On Oct 1, 2012, at 6:49 PM, Scott Howell wrote: Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work over the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: Bravo, Scott. I will file a complaint, as well. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S Hi all, Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they cannot use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I would use Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases where it may be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which apparently AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a complaint with the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I decided to file the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to block Face TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and mor does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one of two reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint that AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial verbal response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can be best summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the obvious fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed any special restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I even pointed out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an individual with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true statement. So, I anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now they will continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and groups to change their position. The good thing is there are other avenues and options. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com.
Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S
Yes but only via wifi. Christopher Hallsworth On 03/10/2012 08:25, Robin wrote: Hello, Does FaceTime work on the iPhone 4? At 03:36 PM 10/2/2012, you wrote: I can tell you for certain that facetime does work on verizon cellular network. I have use it several times since upgrading to ios 6. On Oct 1, 2012, at 6:49 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work over the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. > > On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > >> Bravo, Scott. >> >> I will file a complaint, as well. >> >> Mark >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of Scott Howell >> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S >> >> Hi all, >> >> Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they cannot >> use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I would use >> Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases where it may >> be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which apparently >> AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a complaint with >> the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to >> communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I decided to file >> the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to block Face >> TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. >> My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and mor >> does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one of two >> reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? >> Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint that >> AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial verbal >> response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can be best >> summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a >> conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the obvious >> fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed any special >> restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I even pointed >> out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an individual >> with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true statement. So, I >> anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now they will >> continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and groups to >> change their position. >> The good thing is there are other avenues and options. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google >> Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe fr
Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S
Hi.. What about with att? Do I have to change my plan or be on a shared plan? I tried activating face time on cellular data in settings, but I got a message saying I had to call.. Any help would be appreciated. Jenifer Barr Sent from my iPhone On Oct 2, 2012, at 9:24 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hi, > > it also works on Sprint. I didn't have to change my plan or, pay any extra > fee. > > hth > > Ricardo Walker > rica...@appletothecore.info > Twitter:@apple2thecore > www.appletothecore.info > > On Oct 2, 2012, at 6:36 PM, Larry Smith wrote: > >> I can tell you for certain that facetime does work on verizon cellular >> network. I have use it several times since upgrading to ios 6. >> On Oct 1, 2012, at 6:49 PM, Scott Howell wrote: >> >>> Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face >>> TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work >>> over the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been >>> able to find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. >>> >>> On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: >>> >>>> Bravo, Scott. >>>> >>>> I will file a complaint, as well. >>>> >>>> Mark >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >>>> Of Scott Howell >>>> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S >>>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they cannot >>>> use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I would use >>>> Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases where it may >>>> be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which apparently >>>> AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a complaint with >>>> the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to >>>> communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I decided to >>>> file >>>> the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to block Face >>>> TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. >>>> My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and mor >>>> does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one of two >>>> reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? >>>> Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint that >>>> AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial verbal >>>> response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can be best >>>> summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a >>>> conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the obvious >>>> fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed any >>>> special >>>> restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I even pointed >>>> out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an individual >>>> with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true statement. So, I >>>> anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now they will >>>> continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and groups to >>>> change their position. >>>> The good thing is there are other avenues and options. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>>> Google >>>> Group. >>>> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>>> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>>> G
Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S
Thanks. I am sure he has a 4S, but will check. The only other reason it would not work is a problem with a setting. Scott Howell Sent from my iPad On Oct 2, 2012, at 18:04, Damashe Thomas wrote: > It is only available on the 4S and the 5 though. If your friend has a 4, they > are out of luck. This is apple's restriction though, not vzw. > - Original Message - From: "Scott Howell" > To: > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 5:51 PM > Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S > > > THank you very much for this information. A friend of mine has been trying to > make Face TIme work on his VZW phone with no luck. So, I will let him know > that others have had success and he then can get some help. Apparently he > knows someone at VZW who indicated you had to use Face TIme over WIFI, but > not surprised because some at the carrier are not always aware of the changes. > > On Oct 2, 2012, at 5:49 PM, "Damashe Thomas" wrote: > >> Hi Scott and others, >> >> I can confirm that both faceTime and skype work over verizon's cellular >> network, whether it's 3G or LTE. It doesn't matter which data plan you have >> with VZW. I have used skype over 3G since first purchasing an iPhone with >> verizon and have used facetime over 3G since iOS 6 was released. For the >> record, I am grandfathered in on the unlimited data plan with verizon. >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Howell" >> To: >> Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 5:07 PM >> Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S >> >> >>> The question then is if that person has a shared data plan. If you could >>> find out that would be very helpful. >>> >>> THanks, >>> >>> On Oct 1, 2012, at 7:58 PM, Daniel Miller wrote: >>> >>>> FaceTime is available over Verizon, and so is skype. I don't have Verizon >>>> myself, but I FaceTimed with someone over Verizon LTE today. I personally >>>> think what AT&T is doing is complete crap, and something needs to be done >>>> about it. >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >>>> Of Scott Howell >>>> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:50 PM >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S >>>> >>>> Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face >>>> TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work >>>> over >>>> the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to >>>> find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. >>>> >>>> On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: >>>> >>>>> Bravo, Scott. >>>>> >>>>> I will file a complaint, as well. >>>>> >>>>> Mark >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -Original Message- >>>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >>>>> Behalf Of Scott Howell >>>>> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM >>>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>>> Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S >>>>> >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> >>>>> Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they >>>>> cannot use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I >>>>> would use Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are >>>>> cases where it may be valuable. Obviously there are services such as >>>>> Skype which apparently AT&T does not block. Now with that said I >>>>> decided to file a complaint with the FCC which is the regulatory >>>>> agency for all things related to communications such as wireless etc. >>>>> in the United States. I decided to file the complaint because there is >>>>> no technical reason for AT&T to block Face TIme over the 3G network and >>>> especially if they do not block Skype. >>>>> My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and >>>>> mor does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one >>>>> of two reasons and one of which is surel
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Hello, Does FaceTime work on the iPhone 4? At 03:36 PM 10/2/2012, you wrote: I can tell you for certain that facetime does work on verizon cellular network. I have use it several times since upgrading to ios 6. On Oct 1, 2012, at 6:49 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work over the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. > > On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > >> Bravo, Scott. >> >> I will file a complaint, as well. >> >> Mark >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of Scott Howell >> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S >> >> Hi all, >> >> Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they cannot >> use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I would use >> Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases where it may >> be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which apparently >> AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a complaint with >> the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to >> communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I decided to file >> the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to block Face >> TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. >> My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and mor >> does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one of two >> reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? >> Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint that >> AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial verbal >> response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can be best >> summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a >> conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the obvious >> fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed any special >> restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I even pointed >> out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an individual >> with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true statement. So, I >> anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now they will >> continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and groups to >> change their position. >> The good thing is there are other avenues and options. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google >> Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
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Vzw and sprint are letting anyone use facetime over cellular data. At&t is the only carrier to impose restrictions at all in the u.s. to my knowledge. - Original Message - From: "Ricardo Walker" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 9:24 PM Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S Hi, it also works on Sprint. I didn't have to change my plan or, pay any extra fee. hth Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Oct 2, 2012, at 6:36 PM, Larry Smith wrote: I can tell you for certain that facetime does work on verizon cellular network. I have use it several times since upgrading to ios 6. On Oct 1, 2012, at 6:49 PM, Scott Howell wrote: Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work over the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: Bravo, Scott. I will file a complaint, as well. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S Hi all, Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they cannot use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I would use Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases where it may be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which apparently AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a complaint with the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I decided to file the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to block Face TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and mor does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one of two reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint that AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial verbal response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can be best summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the obvious fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed any special restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I even pointed out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an individual with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true statement. So, I anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now they will continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and groups to change their position. The good thing is there are other avenues and options. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you
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Hi, A shared data plan, which are also refered to as share everything plans, are usually a flat rate access cost for phones, tablets and mobile hotspots. For example, vzw would charge $40 per smartphone on the account, $30 for a feature phone or non-smartphone, $20 for one of the hotspot devices, and $10 for each tablet. Then there is a pool of data that all those devices can use and you would select the amount of data you wanted access to each month. In the case of vzw, it starts at $50 for 1GB all the way up to $150 for 20GB. There are different packages between the two extremes at differing price points. An example of hw this would work is: 2 smartphones at $40 each 1 feature phone at $30 3 iPads at $10 each 10GB of data at a cost of $100 for all devices to share Your monthly bill before taxes etc would be $240 I forgot to mention that all phones would have unlimited talk and texting. All prices are accurate only for verizon wireless. the concept is the same with at&t, however their pricing structure is slightly different and I can't comment with any accuracy because I am a verizon customer and haven't looked in to at&t's plans. It wasn't my intention, but I may have strayed off topic for the list. My apologies, but I thought it worth explaining. - Original Message - From: "Christopher Chaltain" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 7:42 PM Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S I haven't looked into the shared data plans yet myself, but they don't have anything to do with tethering. It's when you have multiple lines or phones on the same account and you want to have a data plan shared across those phones. On 02/10/12 18:04, Christina C. wrote: what is a shared data plan? Is that where you pay extra to use tethering? I currently have AT&T with an iPhone 4 and I'm trying to decide if I want to switch to verizon. My hubby kind of does not want to because he has unlimited data but I only have 200 megabytes. :( Sent from Christina's iMac :) On Oct 2, 2012, at 4:36 PM, Larry Smith mailto:larry.smith...@gmail.com>> wrote: I can tell you for certain that facetime does work on verizon cellular network. I have use it several times since upgrading to ios 6. On Oct 1, 2012, at 6:49 PM, Scott Howell mailto:scottn3...@gmail.com>> wrote: Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work over the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> wrote: Bravo, Scott. I will file a complaint, as well. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com <http://googlegroups.com>] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S Hi all, Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they cannot use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I would use Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases where it may be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which apparently AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a complaint with the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I decided to file the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to block Face TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and mor does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one of two reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint that AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial verbal response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can be best summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the obvious fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed any special restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I even pointed out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an individual with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true statement. So, I anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now they will continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and groups to change their position. The good thing is there are other avenues and options. -- Yo
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Hi, it also works on Sprint. I didn't have to change my plan or, pay any extra fee. hth Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Oct 2, 2012, at 6:36 PM, Larry Smith wrote: > I can tell you for certain that facetime does work on verizon cellular > network. I have use it several times since upgrading to ios 6. > On Oct 1, 2012, at 6:49 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face >> TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work over >> the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to >> find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. >> >> On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: >> >>> Bravo, Scott. >>> >>> I will file a complaint, as well. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >>> Of Scott Howell >>> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S >>> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they cannot >>> use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I would use >>> Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases where it may >>> be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which apparently >>> AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a complaint with >>> the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to >>> communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I decided to file >>> the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to block Face >>> TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. >>> My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and mor >>> does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one of two >>> reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? >>> Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint that >>> AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial verbal >>> response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can be best >>> summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a >>> conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the obvious >>> fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed any special >>> restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I even pointed >>> out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an individual >>> with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true statement. So, I >>> anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now they will >>> continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and groups to >>> change their position. >>> The good thing is there are other avenues and options. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google >>> Group. >>> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>> Google Group. >>> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>> >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google >> Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>
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I haven't looked into the shared data plans yet myself, but they don't have anything to do with tethering. It's when you have multiple lines or phones on the same account and you want to have a data plan shared across those phones. On 02/10/12 18:04, Christina C. wrote: > what is a shared data plan? Is that where you pay extra to use > tethering? I currently have AT&T with an iPhone 4 and I'm trying to > decide if I want to switch to verizon. My hubby kind of does not want > to because he has unlimited data but I only have 200 megabytes. :( > Sent from Christina's iMac :) > > On Oct 2, 2012, at 4:36 PM, Larry Smith <mailto:larry.smith...@gmail.com>> wrote: > >> I can tell you for certain that facetime does work on verizon cellular >> network. I have use it several times since upgrading to ios 6. >> On Oct 1, 2012, at 6:49 PM, Scott Howell > <mailto:scottn3...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >>> Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if >>> Face TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does >>> not work over the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything >>> I have been able to find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. >>> >>> On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor >> <mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> wrote: >>> >>>> Bravo, Scott. >>>> >>>> I will file a complaint, as well. >>>> >>>> Mark >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>>> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com <http://googlegroups.com>] On Behalf >>>> Of Scott Howell >>>> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> >>>> Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S >>>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they >>>> cannot >>>> use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I would use >>>> Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases where >>>> it may >>>> be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which apparently >>>> AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a >>>> complaint with >>>> the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to >>>> communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I decided >>>> to file >>>> the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to block >>>> Face >>>> TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. >>>> My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time >>>> and mor >>>> does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one of two >>>> reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? >>>> Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint >>>> that >>>> AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial verbal >>>> response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can be best >>>> summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a >>>> conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the >>>> obvious >>>> fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed any >>>> special >>>> restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I even >>>> pointed >>>> out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an >>>> individual >>>> with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true statement. So, I >>>> anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now they will >>>> continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and groups to >>>> change their position. >>>> The good thing is there are other avenues and options. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the >>>> "VIPhone" Google >>>> Group. >>>> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>>> To post to this gro
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what is a shared data plan? Is that where you pay extra to use tethering? I currently have AT&T with an iPhone 4 and I'm trying to decide if I want to switch to verizon. My hubby kind of does not want to because he has unlimited data but I only have 200 megabytes. :( Sent from Christina's iMac :) On Oct 2, 2012, at 4:36 PM, Larry Smith wrote: > I can tell you for certain that facetime does work on verizon cellular > network. I have use it several times since upgrading to ios 6. > On Oct 1, 2012, at 6:49 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face >> TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work over >> the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to >> find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. >> >> On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: >> >>> Bravo, Scott. >>> >>> I will file a complaint, as well. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >>> Of Scott Howell >>> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S >>> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they cannot >>> use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I would use >>> Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases where it may >>> be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which apparently >>> AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a complaint with >>> the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to >>> communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I decided to file >>> the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to block Face >>> TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. >>> My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and mor >>> does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one of two >>> reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? >>> Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint that >>> AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial verbal >>> response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can be best >>> summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a >>> conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the obvious >>> fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed any special >>> restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I even pointed >>> out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an individual >>> with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true statement. So, I >>> anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now they will >>> continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and groups to >>> change their position. >>> The good thing is there are other avenues and options. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google >>> Group. >>> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>> Google Group. >>> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >>> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>> >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google >> G
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I can tell you for certain that facetime does work on verizon cellular network. I have use it several times since upgrading to ios 6. On Oct 1, 2012, at 6:49 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face > TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work over > the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to > find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. > > On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > >> Bravo, Scott. >> >> I will file a complaint, as well. >> >> Mark >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >> Of Scott Howell >> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S >> >> Hi all, >> >> Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they cannot >> use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I would use >> Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases where it may >> be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which apparently >> AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a complaint with >> the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to >> communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I decided to file >> the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to block Face >> TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. >> My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and mor >> does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one of two >> reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? >> Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint that >> AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial verbal >> response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can be best >> summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a >> conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the obvious >> fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed any special >> restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I even pointed >> out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an individual >> with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true statement. So, I >> anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now they will >> continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and groups to >> change their position. >> The good thing is there are other avenues and options. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google >> Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google >> Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S
It is only available on the 4S and the 5 though. If your friend has a 4, they are out of luck. This is apple's restriction though, not vzw. - Original Message - From: "Scott Howell" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 5:51 PM Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S THank you very much for this information. A friend of mine has been trying to make Face TIme work on his VZW phone with no luck. So, I will let him know that others have had success and he then can get some help. Apparently he knows someone at VZW who indicated you had to use Face TIme over WIFI, but not surprised because some at the carrier are not always aware of the changes. On Oct 2, 2012, at 5:49 PM, "Damashe Thomas" wrote: Hi Scott and others, I can confirm that both faceTime and skype work over verizon's cellular network, whether it's 3G or LTE. It doesn't matter which data plan you have with VZW. I have used skype over 3G since first purchasing an iPhone with verizon and have used facetime over 3G since iOS 6 was released. For the record, I am grandfathered in on the unlimited data plan with verizon. - Original Message - From: "Scott Howell" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 5:07 PM Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S The question then is if that person has a shared data plan. If you could find out that would be very helpful. THanks, On Oct 1, 2012, at 7:58 PM, Daniel Miller wrote: FaceTime is available over Verizon, and so is skype. I don't have Verizon myself, but I FaceTimed with someone over Verizon LTE today. I personally think what AT&T is doing is complete crap, and something needs to be done about it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:50 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work over the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: Bravo, Scott. I will file a complaint, as well. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S Hi all, Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they cannot use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I would use Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases where it may be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which apparently AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a complaint with the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I decided to file the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to block Face TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and mor does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one of two reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint that AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial verbal response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can be best summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the obvious fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed any special restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I even pointed out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an individual with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true statement. So, I anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now they will continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and groups to change their position. The good thing is there are other avenues and options. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search t
Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S
THank you very much for this information. A friend of mine has been trying to make Face TIme work on his VZW phone with no luck. So, I will let him know that others have had success and he then can get some help. Apparently he knows someone at VZW who indicated you had to use Face TIme over WIFI, but not surprised because some at the carrier are not always aware of the changes. On Oct 2, 2012, at 5:49 PM, "Damashe Thomas" wrote: > Hi Scott and others, > > I can confirm that both faceTime and skype work over verizon's cellular > network, whether it's 3G or LTE. It doesn't matter which data plan you have > with VZW. I have used skype over 3G since first purchasing an iPhone with > verizon and have used facetime over 3G since iOS 6 was released. For the > record, I am grandfathered in on the unlimited data plan with verizon. > - Original Message - From: "Scott Howell" > To: > Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 5:07 PM > Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S > > >> The question then is if that person has a shared data plan. If you could >> find out that would be very helpful. >> >> THanks, >> >> On Oct 1, 2012, at 7:58 PM, Daniel Miller wrote: >> >>> FaceTime is available over Verizon, and so is skype. I don't have Verizon >>> myself, but I FaceTimed with someone over Verizon LTE today. I personally >>> think what AT&T is doing is complete crap, and something needs to be done >>> about it. >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf >>> Of Scott Howell >>> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:50 PM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S >>> >>> Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face >>> TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work over >>> the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to >>> find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. >>> >>> On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: >>> >>>> Bravo, Scott. >>>> >>>> I will file a complaint, as well. >>>> >>>> Mark >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >>>> Behalf Of Scott Howell >>>> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM >>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S >>>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they >>>> cannot use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I >>>> would use Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are >>>> cases where it may be valuable. Obviously there are services such as >>>> Skype which apparently AT&T does not block. Now with that said I >>>> decided to file a complaint with the FCC which is the regulatory >>>> agency for all things related to communications such as wireless etc. >>>> in the United States. I decided to file the complaint because there is >>>> no technical reason for AT&T to block Face TIme over the 3G network and >>> especially if they do not block Skype. >>>> My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and >>>> mor does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one >>>> of two reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring >>> this up? >>>> Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint >>>> that AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial >>>> verbal response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can >>>> be best summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having >>>> a conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the >>>> obvious fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or >>>> placed any special restrictions on such services, they have blocked >>>> Face Time. I even pointed out how Face TIme could be useful in some >>>> circumstances for an individual with a visual impairment which >>>> incidentally is a true statement. So,
Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S
Hi Scott and others, I can confirm that both faceTime and skype work over verizon's cellular network, whether it's 3G or LTE. It doesn't matter which data plan you have with VZW. I have used skype over 3G since first purchasing an iPhone with verizon and have used facetime over 3G since iOS 6 was released. For the record, I am grandfathered in on the unlimited data plan with verizon. - Original Message - From: "Scott Howell" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 5:07 PM Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S The question then is if that person has a shared data plan. If you could find out that would be very helpful. THanks, On Oct 1, 2012, at 7:58 PM, Daniel Miller wrote: FaceTime is available over Verizon, and so is skype. I don't have Verizon myself, but I FaceTimed with someone over Verizon LTE today. I personally think what AT&T is doing is complete crap, and something needs to be done about it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:50 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work over the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: Bravo, Scott. I will file a complaint, as well. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S Hi all, Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they cannot use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I would use Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases where it may be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which apparently AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a complaint with the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I decided to file the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to block Face TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and mor does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one of two reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint that AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial verbal response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can be best summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the obvious fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed any special restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I even pointed out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an individual with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true statement. So, I anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now they will continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and groups to change their position. The good thing is there are other avenues and options. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You receive
Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S
The question then is if that person has a shared data plan. If you could find out that would be very helpful. THanks, On Oct 1, 2012, at 7:58 PM, Daniel Miller wrote: > FaceTime is available over Verizon, and so is skype. I don't have Verizon > myself, but I FaceTimed with someone over Verizon LTE today. I personally > think what AT&T is doing is complete crap, and something needs to be done > about it. > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Scott Howell > Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:50 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S > > Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face > TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work over > the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to > find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. > > On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > >> Bravo, Scott. >> >> I will file a complaint, as well. >> >> Mark >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >> Behalf Of Scott Howell >> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S >> >> Hi all, >> >> Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they >> cannot use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I >> would use Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are >> cases where it may be valuable. Obviously there are services such as >> Skype which apparently AT&T does not block. Now with that said I >> decided to file a complaint with the FCC which is the regulatory >> agency for all things related to communications such as wireless etc. >> in the United States. I decided to file the complaint because there is >> no technical reason for AT&T to block Face TIme over the 3G network and > especially if they do not block Skype. >> My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and >> mor does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one >> of two reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring > this up? >> Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint >> that AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial >> verbal response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can >> be best summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having >> a conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the >> obvious fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or >> placed any special restrictions on such services, they have blocked >> Face Time. I even pointed out how Face TIme could be useful in some >> circumstances for an individual with a visual impairment which >> incidentally is a true statement. So, I anticipate that although AT&T >> has taken this position for now they will continue to face a great >> deal of pressure from individuals and groups to change their position. >> The good thing is there are other avenues and options. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >> Google Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" > Google Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroup
Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S
AT&T needs to be told, probably by a court and slapped with it, that data is data and charging for a specific use of that data which does not constitute anything other than using data is a money grab and they d*mn well know it. Jim On 10/1/12, Daniel Miller wrote: > FaceTime is available over Verizon, and so is skype. I don't have Verizon > myself, but I FaceTimed with someone over Verizon LTE today. I personally > think what AT&T is doing is complete crap, and something needs to be done > about it. > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Scott Howell > Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:50 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S > > Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face > TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work > over > the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to > find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. > > On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > >> Bravo, Scott. >> >> I will file a complaint, as well. >> >> Mark >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On >> Behalf Of Scott Howell >> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S >> >> Hi all, >> >> Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they >> cannot use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I >> would use Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are >> cases where it may be valuable. Obviously there are services such as >> Skype which apparently AT&T does not block. Now with that said I >> decided to file a complaint with the FCC which is the regulatory >> agency for all things related to communications such as wireless etc. >> in the United States. I decided to file the complaint because there is >> no technical reason for AT&T to block Face TIme over the 3G network and > especially if they do not block Skype. >> My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and >> mor does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one >> of two reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring > this up? >> Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint >> that AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial >> verbal response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can >> be best summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having >> a conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the >> obvious fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or >> placed any special restrictions on such services, they have blocked >> Face Time. I even pointed out how Face TIme could be useful in some >> circumstances for an individual with a visual impairment which >> incidentally is a true statement. So, I anticipate that although AT&T >> has taken this position for now they will continue to face a great >> deal of pressure from individuals and groups to change their position. >> The good thing is there are other avenues and options. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >> Google Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" > Google Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. >> To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" > Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googl
RE: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S
FaceTime is available over Verizon, and so is skype. I don't have Verizon myself, but I FaceTimed with someone over Verizon LTE today. I personally think what AT&T is doing is complete crap, and something needs to be done about it. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 5:50 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work over the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > Bravo, Scott. > > I will file a complaint, as well. > > Mark > > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On > Behalf Of Scott Howell > Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S > > Hi all, > > Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they > cannot use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I > would use Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are > cases where it may be valuable. Obviously there are services such as > Skype which apparently AT&T does not block. Now with that said I > decided to file a complaint with the FCC which is the regulatory > agency for all things related to communications such as wireless etc. > in the United States. I decided to file the complaint because there is > no technical reason for AT&T to block Face TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. > My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and > mor does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one > of two reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? > Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint > that AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial > verbal response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can > be best summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having > a conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the > obvious fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or > placed any special restrictions on such services, they have blocked > Face Time. I even pointed out how Face TIme could be useful in some > circumstances for an individual with a visual impairment which > incidentally is a true statement. So, I anticipate that although AT&T > has taken this position for now they will continue to face a great > deal of pressure from individuals and groups to change their position. > The good thing is there are other avenues and options. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" > Google Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
Re: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S
Thanks Mark, but I would still like for someone on VZW to confirm if Face TIme is available and also if anyone has found that Skype does not work over the cellular network because it is blocked. Everything I have been able to find indicates Skype is not a problem over 3G. On Oct 1, 2012, at 4:48 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > Bravo, Scott. > > I will file a complaint, as well. > > Mark > > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Scott Howell > Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S > > Hi all, > > Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they cannot > use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I would use > Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases where it may > be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which apparently > AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a complaint with > the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to > communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I decided to file > the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to block Face > TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. > My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and mor > does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one of two > reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? > Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint that > AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial verbal > response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can be best > summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a > conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the obvious > fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed any special > restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I even pointed > out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an individual > with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true statement. So, I > anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now they will > continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and groups to > change their position. > The good thing is there are other avenues and options. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
RE: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S
Bravo, Scott. I will file a complaint, as well. Mark -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 12:25 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S Hi all, Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they cannot use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I would use Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases where it may be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which apparently AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a complaint with the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I decided to file the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to block Face TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and mor does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one of two reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint that AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial verbal response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can be best summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the obvious fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed any special restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I even pointed out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an individual with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true statement. So, I anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now they will continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and groups to change their position. The good thing is there are other avenues and options. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
Face TIme over 3G for those who live in the U.S
Hi all, Anyone who has AT&T without a shared data plan is likely aware they cannot use Face TIme over the 3G network. Although I do not believe I would use Face TIme for general conversation, I believe there are cases where it may be valuable. Obviously there are services such as Skype which apparently AT&T does not block. Now with that said I decided to file a complaint with the FCC which is the regulatory agency for all things related to communications such as wireless etc. in the United States. I decided to file the complaint because there is no technical reason for AT&T to block Face TIme over the 3G network and especially if they do not block Skype. My understanding is that Verizon Wireless does not block Face Time and mor does Sprint. I believe that AT&T has taken this position for one of two reasons and one of which is surely monetary. So, why do I bring this up? Because I wanted to let anyone who has considered filing a complaint that AT&T will respond. The best part is I have received an initial verbal response which is exactly what I expected. THe conversation can be best summed up as "to bad." There was absolutely no point in having a conversation with AT&T because despite the fact I pointed out the obvious fact they do not block Skype or any other VOIP service or placed any special restrictions on such services, they have blocked Face Time. I even pointed out how Face TIme could be useful in some circumstances for an individual with a visual impairment which incidentally is a true statement. So, I anticipate that although AT&T has taken this position for now they will continue to face a great deal of pressure from individuals and groups to change their position. The good thing is there are other avenues and options. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en.
