AT & T defends FaceTime constraint in mobile network

According to AT & T, it does not violate the net neutrality rules in the U.S., the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), Apple's FaceTime video calling service in mobile networks only allow the use of a specific tariff. This is the mobile operator announced in its public policy blog on record. A non-profit organization had criticized the network provider for the announcement this limitation.


It is a network operator while not allowed to block apps that compete with the voice or video services of the provider - but this rule applies only for downloaded apps, argues AT & T. Already on the device preinstalled apps or services - like FaceTime - did not fall under this rule, however, believes the network operator.

Thus, under the deck from iOS 6 possible use of FaceTime over the cellular network "reasonable restrictions," says AT & T, and sit just requires the use of a specific tariff ("Mobile Share Plan").

The German network operators show the new function compared to those still waiting and should only allow in tariffs that include VoIP connections explicitly - Vodafone announced this already in practice. The use of FaceTime over the cellular network is to Apple's previous statements alongside iOS 6 also requires an iPhone 4S or a third-generation iPad.

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