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Even Skype was blocked in Abu Dhabi last time I was there.
by hackerboos 10y ago
Even Skype was blocked in Abu Dhabi last time I was there.
- Cyph0n 10y agoSkype is currently only blocked over cellular networks. Voice calling using apps such as WhatsApp, Viber, and Telegram is completely blocked, even over regular internet links. The TRA (https://www.tra.gov.ae/en/home.aspx https://www.tra.gov.ae/en/home.aspx) outlaws ISPs from allowing VoIP services. Obviously, the goal is to ensure that ISPs maximize their profits. Note that both ISPs - Etisalat and du - are majority government-owned.
- ragsagar 10y agoI always wonder why Etisalat or Du even bother to give advertisements.
- ragsagar 10y agoEarlier VPN (which is illegal) was required to make Skype->Phone calls, otherwise the calls gets disconnected immediately after the other guy picks up. From last few months Skype->Phone calls are working without VPN in Etisalat elife connection.