Difference between revisions of "FaceTime"
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| − | FaceTime was first introduced as a wifi-only feature of the iPhone 4. Before the introduction of [[iOS]] 6, it was rumored that AT&T would start charging users for FaceTime over their 3G network.<ref>[http://www.theverge.com/2012/7/17/3164208/at-t-may-charge-for-facetime-calls-over-3g/in/3024812 AT&T may charge for FaceTime] Retrieved on 2012-12-09.</ref> After the introduction of the new software, AT&T revealed that FaceTime would only be allowed on their 3G network for customers of their Mobile Share plans. <ref>[http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/17/3250228/att-facetime-over-cellular-ios-6-mobile-share/in/3024812 AT&T Allowing 3G FaceTime with Mobile Share] Retrieved 2012-12-09.</ref> This distinction was called into question by several "net neutrality" watchdog groups, who then petitioned the FCC. <ref>[http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/18/3351626/att-facetime-block-fcc-complaint-net-neutrality/in/3024812 Groups Petition FCC] Retrieved 2012-12-09.</ref> | + | FaceTime was first introduced as a wifi-only feature of the iPhone 4. Before the introduction of [[iOS]] 6, it was rumored that AT&T would start charging users for FaceTime over their 3G network.<ref>[http://www.theverge.com/2012/7/17/3164208/at-t-may-charge-for-facetime-calls-over-3g/in/3024812 AT&T may charge for FaceTime] Retrieved on 2012-12-09.</ref> After the introduction of the new software, AT&T revealed that FaceTime would only be allowed on their 3G network for customers of their Mobile Share plans. <ref>[http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/17/3250228/att-facetime-over-cellular-ios-6-mobile-share/in/3024812 AT&T Allowing 3G FaceTime with Mobile Share] Retrieved 2012-12-09.</ref> This distinction was called into question by several "net neutrality" watchdog groups, who then petitioned the FCC. <ref>[http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/18/3351626/att-facetime-block-fcc-complaint-net-neutrality/in/3024812 Groups Petition FCC] Retrieved 2012-12-09.</ref> The FCC responded to these complaints, saying they would review the objections. <ref>[http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/25/3404938/fcc-julius-genachowski-att-facetime/in/3024812 FCC Reviews Objections] Retrieved 2012-12-09</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:30, 9 December 2012
FaceTime is a VoIP (Voice Over IP) service from Apple, Inc. It was first developed for use with the iPhone 4's front-facing camera and later made compatible with all iOS devices with front-facing cameras, as well as Mac computers running OSX with Facetime or iSight cameras.
Ethical Implications
FaceTime was first introduced as a wifi-only feature of the iPhone 4. Before the introduction of iOS 6, it was rumored that AT&T would start charging users for FaceTime over their 3G network.[1] After the introduction of the new software, AT&T revealed that FaceTime would only be allowed on their 3G network for customers of their Mobile Share plans. [2] This distinction was called into question by several "net neutrality" watchdog groups, who then petitioned the FCC. [3] The FCC responded to these complaints, saying they would review the objections. [4]
References
- ↑ AT&T may charge for FaceTime Retrieved on 2012-12-09.
- ↑ AT&T Allowing 3G FaceTime with Mobile Share Retrieved 2012-12-09.
- ↑ Groups Petition FCC Retrieved 2012-12-09.
- ↑ FCC Reviews Objections Retrieved 2012-12-09
