Q: FaceTime doesn't connect

FaceTime for Mac: Troubleshooting FaceTime

Using FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4319

Troubleshooting FaceTime http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3367

The Complete Guide to FaceTime + iMessage: Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting

http://tinyurl.com/a7odey8

Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4268

Using FaceTime and iMessage behind a firewall

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4245

iOS: About Messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529

Set up iMessage

http://www.apple.com/ca/ios/messages/

Troubleshooting Messages

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755

Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices for iMessage and Facetime

http://macmost.com/setting-up-multiple-ios-devices-for-messages-and-facetime.htm l

FaceTime and iMessage not accepting Apple ID password

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/facetime-and-imessage-not-acc epting-apple-id-password/

Unable to use FaceTime and iMessage with my apple ID

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4649373?tstart=90

For non-Apple devices, check out the TextFree app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/text-free-textfree-sms-real/id399355755?mt=8

How to Send SMS from iPad

http://www.iskysoft.com/apple-ipad/send-sms-from-ipad.html

 Cheers, Tom

There are several of us who have suddenly got connectivity problems today 3/20/13 - Have the normal "troubleshooting" sites really solved the problem or is there a bigger problem?

yup, i'm getting quite annoyed that my facetime isn't working anymore. was working fine when i used it three days ago, and now i make a call, the other person accepts the call, but then the call never connects

I have a similar problem.  WIFI is fine, iPads and another Mac all can use FaceTime.  With the MacBookPro ()S 10.6.8) FaceTime rings at the other end, but cannot complete the connection.  The same is true in reverse.  FaceTime sees the incomming call, identifies the caller, but then cannot connect.  The only new thing in the mix is a HP 5520 printer which I just added to the computer.  I loaded and updated the printer software on the MacBook Pro.  I did not have to do so on a MacBook Air (OS 10.9.2) as it appeared to already have the printer software.

Skype works fine on the MacBook Pro.  I shut down Skype and iChat and restarted the MacBook Pro, but FaceTime still failed to connect to either outgoing or incomming callers.

Did you get it fixed or see what's wrong?