Du, a mobile carrier in the UAE, has confirmed that the iPhone 4's Facetime feature won't be available in their country.
Our iPhone 4 customers won't be able to make Facetime calls, as this feature is currently unavailable in the UAE.
Sorry but it's disabled in all iPhone 4 models in the UAE.
There's little we can do about it, but we'll keep you posted in case of further updates.
The exact reason for the lack of Facetime isn't clear; however, it's thought that the government may be involved in the restriction.
[via Farhan]
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Brian Ellerby - September 26, 2010 at 4:02pm
Very strange comment as I had a facetime call with Dubai only this morning and yesterday as well.
Maybe the provider Etilisat is still providing facetime
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blondie - September 25, 2010 at 10:43pm
They will not tolerate obscene video call.
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dxrock - September 24, 2010 at 11:07pm
Why Am I Not Surprised
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Pegasos - September 25, 2010 at 2:33pm
How?
In Romania recently launched iPhone 4 and the adverts are with FaceTime.....
it's pure missunderstanting
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khaled83 - September 25, 2010 at 6:31pm
i think its gonna work for all iphones i the uae
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YQ25 - September 25, 2010 at 10:09pm
I don't think the middle iPhones will have iPhone 4 facetime at all. At least any time soon: I think those greedy mobile carryer owners didn't much like the idea of frea crystal clear VIDEO calls with no charger ;)
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