FaceTime on 3GS

I have just bought a new iPhone 3GS from the 'Three" Network in the UK.  On delivery I upgraded to IOS 5 and everything is working as I would wish...
Except FaceTime
There is no icon for the app, and no option to enable it in the Settiings=>Phone
I'm clearly missing something obvious, but damned if I can work it out!!
Many thanks for any help offered.

unfortunately no...but it would be nice if they could add that feature in the next update!!

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