Why FaceTime is not working in UAE

How can I use it there? Is there anyway to install it
Or it has to do with the network functionality and no work arounds can be done

Mrmssq wrote:
But I bought iPhone from etisalat and now I am outside UAE
If you bought the phone in the UAE, it will NEVER (repeat NEVER) have FaceTime.
And, in case it's unclear, "never" means there is not way to put FaceTime on the phone. If you want Facetime, sell that phone and purchase one that has Facetime.
Best of luck.

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