What If You’re Roaming?

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If you’re traveling internationally and use FaceTime over Wi-Fi, you won’t incur roaming charges from your mobile carrier. However, if you use FaceTime with cellular data while roaming, you could be charged high international data fees unless you have a roaming plan.

To avoid unexpected charges:

Use FaceTime only when connected to Wi-Fi.

Turn off cellular data for FaceTime in Settings (Settings > Cellular > Toggle off FaceTime).

Use Airplane Mode with Wi-Fi enabled.

Is FaceTime Secure?
Yes, FaceTime is end-to-end encrypted, meaning your calls are private and cannot be intercepted by Apple or anyone else. This makes it a secure alternative to regular phone calls, especially on public networks.

Alternatives to FaceTime
If you need to call someone who chairman email lists doesn’t use an Apple device, you’ll need to use other apps like:

These also use data and often provide similar functionality to FaceTime, including audio and video calls over Wi-Fi or cellular networks.

Final Verdict: Is FaceTime a Phone Call or Data?
FaceTime is not a traditional phone call. It uses internet data instead of cellular minutes. Whether you’re on FaceTime Audio or Video, you're making a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) call. That means:

It does not count against your phone plan's voice minutes.

It does count against your data usage, especially if not connected to Wi-Fi.

So, if you're trying to save on data, use FaceTime only when connected to a reliable Wi-Fi network. But if you're looking for high-quality, secure calls between Apple users, FaceTime is one of the best tools available.