It’s not letting me FaceTime people on Wi-Fi

will I be able to FaceTime people once I pay my phone bill ??

Posted on Dec 6, 2022 9:43 PM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2022 9:51 PM

Go to Settings > FaceTime and make sure FaceTime is turned on.

  • If you see "Waiting for Activation", turn FaceTime off and then on again. ... 
  • If you can't see the FaceTime setting, make sure Camera and FaceTime aren't turned off in Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps.

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Dec 6, 2022 9:51 PM in response to Annettmayes23-11

Go to Settings > FaceTime and make sure FaceTime is turned on.

  • If you see "Waiting for Activation", turn FaceTime off and then on again. ... 
  • If you can't see the FaceTime setting, make sure Camera and FaceTime aren't turned off in Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps.

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If you can't make or receive a FaceTime call on your iPhone or ...

Dec 6, 2022 9:52 PM in response to Annettmayes23-11

To activate iMessage and FaceTime using your Phone number


First, check to know whether you have an SMS plan enabled at least for One SMS*** with your carrier. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider) the agency that issued the SIM to you


If your iPhone is used with a carrier not found in the wireless carrier articles, make sure you can send and receive international SMS. (One SMS*** Only)


If you can't turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple ...



*** You may not have an SMS plan enabled by your carrier for the SIM/eSIM that you use on your device. Apple Inc does not provide SMS services.



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