Why do I need wifi to use FaceTime?

When I call at home with my iphone, I can use facetime, no problem.  If I go to my mother's house, where there is no wifi, I get a message if I try to use facetime.  It directs me to the ATT website.

AT&T requires that you be on a "Shared" data plan to use FaceTime over 3G. That's why you're being directed to AT&T's site...you need to change your data plan.

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