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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
(Unverified)Jul 28th 2010 4:34PM
Guys, video calling has been available (and initially highly promoted) in Europe since the launch of the 3G networks several years ago, and nobody really uses it.
Unless Apple or telcos come up with very innovative uses for it that people really like, I think it's unlikely that the evolution in the US market will be different.
(Unverified)Jul 29th 2010 5:22AM
Yes very true, video calls have been around for years on mobile networks (this is the argument that so many have been placing against FaceTime), but the problem with it was that the 3G network coverage was completely inadequate to make it a successful function on a mobile scale.
However because FaceTime works over WiFi, it means that you can pop into a coffee shop, bus station or airport and get a reliable connection for video calls. I know 3G networks have improved over the years and they will only get better, but Apple are going to address that when the time comes as they are making FaceTime and open platform for other developers and companies to take advantage of, it WILL eventually become available for 3G/4G.
Another factor to take into account is that Rural areas receive little to no 3G reception, so FaceTime opens up video conferencing over WiFi that wasn't available before on a mobile network.
Keeping this relevant to the Post though, that seems like a handy app and if all you have to do is wait for other people to install the app (instead of adding them via a username) to see their status, it makes things so much easier.
(Unverified)Jul 29th 2010 5:43AM
I don't agree that lack of 3G coverage was the issue in most European markets, I think the US market is somewhat behind a few years in that area compared to Europe, but I understand your point.