Does FaceTime use data or cellular?

Wanted to know if using FaceTime on a device does it count against the data share plan or uses unlimited minutes? If it uses data how do we know how much data is used per minute? I am using Verizon's broadband fusion and want to manage my data appropriately but need to know how to figure FaceTime use age.

gina7239 wrote:
You can use wifi or your data plan on your cell phone 3g or 4g. I don't know what broadband fusion is.
I'm sure he's talking about HomeFusion

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