VOIP BLOCKED IN UAE
Dec 14th 2008, 4:07 pm
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VOIP BLOCKED IN UAE
Im staying in UAE for a few months and need to stay in contact with family and friends...
I've tried using skype but its not working and ive been told VOIP is blocked here. Any suggestions on how i can overcome this?
Any help would be appreciated. thanks
I've tried using skype but its not working and ive been told VOIP is blocked here. Any suggestions on how i can overcome this?
Any help would be appreciated. thanks
Dec 14th 2008, 4:20 pm
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Re: VOIP BLOCKED IN UAE
Have a look at a VPN
Dec 14th 2008, 7:29 pm
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Re: VOIP BLOCKED IN UAE
Some people claim that Skype to Skype works..have you tested that?
Dec 15th 2008, 12:12 am
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dont really need skype to skype so i havent tried it...
IM STILL TRYING TO FIND A SOLUTION...
THE vpn is suitable... but its ridiculous paying a monthly fee for it...
anyone suggest any other methods?
IM STILL TRYING TO FIND A SOLUTION...
THE vpn is suitable... but its ridiculous paying a monthly fee for it...
anyone suggest any other methods?
Dec 15th 2008, 12:33 am
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Re: VOIP BLOCKED IN UAE
I've been out here just a few weeks but Skype has worked from day one. Skype to landline as well. I followed the advice of some people on here and downloaded it before I came out.
Dec 15th 2008, 12:33 am
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Re: VOIP BLOCKED IN UAE
don't want you cheating the service out of money over here which is why they block it...
Dec 15th 2008, 3:51 am
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Re: VOIP BLOCKED IN UAE
I have downloaded VBuzzer which works like skype. The main vbuzzer site is blocked but when i googled vbuzzer i was able to download it via another site talkchaep.com or talkcity.com (it was about 3rd page of google results)
Good luck
Good luck
Dec 15th 2008, 5:24 am
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Re: VOIP BLOCKED IN UAE
Doesn't it depend on which telecoms company serves your area? I'm in a Du area and both Skype-to-Skype and video calling via msn works perfectly. Haven't bothered with Skype-to-landline cos the grandparents invariably want to see the family too...
Dec 15th 2008, 8:15 am
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Re: VOIP BLOCKED IN UAE
THE vpn is suitable... but its ridiculous paying a monthly fee for it...
Definately worth it, and $39.99 a year is nothing for the privelage!!
Bison
Dec 15th 2008, 8:23 am
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Re: VOIP BLOCKED IN UAE
Bison,
Which VPN do you use? I am happy with vbuzzer for phone calls but will happily pay the fee each year to watch tv programmes!!!
Which VPN do you use? I am happy with vbuzzer for phone calls but will happily pay the fee each year to watch tv programmes!!!
Dec 15th 2008, 11:14 am
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Re: VOIP BLOCKED IN UAE
Freecalls is the good solution in my opinion.
Dec 15th 2008, 12:29 pm
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Re: VOIP BLOCKED IN UAE
Fireman,
You can download a free VPN called Hotspot Shield/Anchor Free which will allow you to download Skype
You can download a free VPN called Hotspot Shield/Anchor Free which will allow you to download Skype
Dec 15th 2008, 1:22 pm
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Dec 15th 2008, 3:42 pm
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I think you'll find this has been posted on her numerous times before - in fact, this is where I got it from some 6 months ago......................