Do I have to have cell phone service to use FaceTime on my iPad mini?

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Do I have to have cell phone service to use FaceTime on my iPad mini

I am trying to use FaceTime I have good wifi do I need cell service also

 

[Tartarus]

Re: Do I have to have cell phone service to use FaceTime on my iPad mini

I am trying to use FaceTime I have good wifi do I need cell service also

Answer is No

 

[Ledsteplin]

Re: Do I have to have cell phone service to use FaceTime on my iPad mini

Yuk is right. It's an Apple thing, not a carrier thing. You do need wifi though.


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[Sekelani Zwambila]

Re: Do I have to have cell phone service to use FaceTime on my iPad mini

All you need is a wi fi or cell phone service for FaceTime to work.


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[Tartarus]

Re: Do I have to have cell phone service to use FaceTime on my iPad mini

All you need is a wi fi or cell phone service for FaceTime to work.


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In addition to be clear: 'cell phone service' means 'mobile data service' in this case