Can I use facetime without service?
My phone has never been activated, can I still use Facetime? I've used iMessage with other iPhone users.
If you have a working Wi-Fi, then you can use FaceTime provided the other party is also connected to Wi-Fi.
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Your phone, if the cellular service is not activated or service has been cancelled, it like an iPod Touch. Those can run FaceTime too, like your unactivated phone. All you need is Wifi connection and the Apple ID of the other person usually.
Activating FaceTime (and Messages) for your phone number requires an SMS message sent by your carrier to Apple's servers. You can activate your Apple ID by wifi.
See >>> https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201422
Can I use facetime without service?