New 2018 year started from absolutely fantastic show in Dubai and also from really bad news: Skype was banned in UAE both by Etisalat and DU. What can we do now? How to unblock Skype in UAE in 2018? Read below and you will find a solution.
Both Internet service providers in the United Arab Emirates confirmed that all unlicensed and unauthorized Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Services are not supported in the country. Skype, Line, WhatsApp, IMO, Facebook calling, Google’s Duo, Facetime and other similar services are now officially not available in UAE.
Previously this year TRA (Telecommunications Regulatory Authority) confirmed that any VOIP applications or services must be approved by the applicable regulatory framework in the country. Unfortunately Skype is not among licensed applications.
How to Unblock Skype in UAE in 2018
The good news that you still can use Skype and similar services in UAE in 2018. All you need for this is VPN – virtual private network.
VPN masks your real IP address and lets to bypass any kind of Internet limits.
Some people in UAE afraid using VPN. However, according to official TRA’s internet guidelines on prohibited content, point 14 on illegal communication services, states,
“This category includes internet content that promotes or allows access to illegal communication services according to a regulation or decision by the competent authority.”
Private persons, aside from some corporate organisations, don’t actually run any risk of going to jail and paying a fine as long as they don’t use VPN to commit any cyber crime. So you can safely use Skype and stay in touch with your family using Skype in UAE. You can also consider some alternatives to Skype, like IMO, WhatsApp calling, Line and others.
so Skype isn’t working in the UAE, does Etisalat have anything to do with this? pic.twitter.com/gnU4lE0dGE
Skype will be banned in the UAE starting Jan 1st. In order to use FREE VoIP apps, you’ll have to SUBSCRIBE to a package & use whichever of the only TWO apps that no one uses cause it’s “REGULATED” by the UAE.
Just when expats didn’t think it’ll get worse for them.
Skype is loved my millions users worldwide for its great features. You can call your friends and family all over the world using Skype calls. Unfortunately, Skype blocked in UAE (the United Arab Emirates) by main Internet Service Providers (Etisalat and DU). Let’s find out how to unblock Skype in UAE?
Today there are lots of services similar to Skype and according to Google Trends, Skype is among the most popular VOIP calling services in UAE.
Many users ask:
Is skype blocked in dubai?
It sad to say but YES! Almost all such calling services are blocked now in the country.
Why is Skype Blocked in UAE?
Skype is blocked in Dubai and others emirates because of country’s Intenet censorship. VOIP services are under complete control of the government. They do not give license for VOIP calling services to other companies. Only Etisalat and DU can provide such features and their prices are so high! Millions of expats working in the country cannot call their families. The same thing about tourists, who want to share their impressions with friends and family. We believe that people must have an opportunity to stay in touch with close people. So there is a good way to use Skype and similar services like Viber, Line, IMO, WhatsApp and others in the UAE.
Using simple tool like VPN (Virtual Private Network) you can easily unblock Skype in Dubai and others parts of UAE.
What is VPN
VPN is a Virtual Private Network – special encrypted tunnel inside your Internet connection which helps to mask your real IP address. When your ip address is hidden you can easily bypass all Intenet restrictions and access any blocked sites or services. So if you want to unblock Skype calls in UAE you can simple use VPN.
You can use VPN on any device like mobile phone (Android , iPhone and others), tablets, computer and any other device which works with VPN.
To make a new vpn connection in your iOS device you need to do the next:
Go to Settings > General > VPN
2. Click Add VPN Configuration. Select L2TP VPN and click Back
3. Input you VPN account data – server, account and password. You get these data from Sahrzad service in the e-mail after ordering vpn. Fill the Secret field – secret (small letters) Please note:Server address must be exactly as in your account data (without http://, www or any other symbols)
4. Tap Done to save the settings.
Once you have created vpn connection you can switch it on and off on the main settings screen.
Using VPN is simple and safe. Try today for free and enjoy Skype in UAE.
Today we are going to find out how to unblock Facebook call in UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi and others emirates).
To save your time we can answer immediately: using safe and secure vpn solution.
How to Unblock Facebook Call in UAE
Please continue reading for more details.
United Arab Emirates is a wonderful country. Millions of expatriates are moving to Dubai for work because the country is highly developed and provide great working opportunities.
Besides that Dubai is extremely popular touristic destination and a huge number of people travel to Dubai for vacation and rest.
What is good in Dubai is that free Internet connection is provided in many public places, like cafes, hotels and restaurants, even on the beaches and in the parks.
However Internet censorship in UAE is very serious and many site and services are blocked in the country.
The saddest is that all VOIP services and applications like Facebook call, WhatsApp, Skype, Viber, Line, SnapChat are blocked in UAE. So expatriates cannot stay in touch with their families using free VOIP calls. Tourist cannot share unbelievable impressions from Dubai with friends. All these people need to pay for very expensive mobile calls or enjoy free VOIP calls with secure vpn connection.
Save your money with Spider VPN service!
How to Unblock Facebook Call in UAE
Facebook Messenger’s voice calling feature is similar to others messaging applications like Skype, Viber, Line, or WeChat. Users can make voice calls to family and friends for free. All they need is Internet connection.
Facebook Messenger is available to iOS, Android and Windows Phone users.
How to Unblock Facebook Call in UAE with VPN
Fortunately there is safe and secure solution which allows bypassing filters and unblocking Facebook Call in UAE.
This is vpn or virtual private network.
VPN hides your IP address and so you can easily bypass UAE geo restrictions.
Is it safe to use VPN in UAE
Some people ask us is it safe to use VPN service in UAE and we answer YES!
We offer secure and reliable vpn protocol that cannot be detected as VPN connection – it looks like usual secure https connection. You are using this kind of secure connection in your e-mail, in your Internet banking and when you are buying something online. It is safe and secure.
How to Unblock Facebook Calling in Android?
First you need to make a new vpn connection on your Android device – tablet or smartphone, then connect to VPN and under the vpn – enjoy free facebook calls in UAE!
To make a new vpn connection on your device with Android OS you need to follow the next instructions.
To create new vpn tunnel
Click Settings icon
Select Wireless & Networks section and tap More Wireless
3. Tap VPN
4. Tap + icon on the bottom
5. Choose L2TP/IPSec PSK from Type menu. Input Server address.
Input in IPSec pre-shared key field – secret.
6. Server address must be exactly as in your account data (without http://, www or any other symbols)
Tick ‘Show advanced options’ and enter in DNS servers field 8.8.8.8
Please be carefully – don’t use any additional symbols like spaces, http://, www, / …etc in the server address.
7. Save the settings and tap on the connectin name
8. Input your VPN Username and Password and tick to save it
For connection to vpn server:
1. Select Home > Menu > Settings
2. Tap Wireless & networks
3. Tap VPN settings
4. The VPN connections you have added are present in the list
5. Tap the VPN you wish to connect to (Sahrzad VPN)
6. A dialog box will open asking for your credentials, enter them and click connect
When you are connected to VPN, you will see an ongoing notification in the Status bar on your Android device. If you are disconnected, you will receive a notification and an option to go back to the VPN settings section.
Once you have created vpn connection you can switch it on and off on the main settings screen.
How to Unblock Facebook Calling in iOS?
To unblock facebook call in UAE you need to create a new vpn connection on your iOS device – iPhone or iPAd, then connect to VPN and under the vpn – enjoy free facebook calls in UAE! You do not need to set up any additional software. Just use system features.
To make a new vpn connection in your iOS device you need to do the next:
1. Go to Settings > General > VPN
2. Click Add VPN Configuration. Select L2TP VPN and click Back
3. Input you VPN account data – server, account and password. You get these data from Sahrzad service in the e-mail after ordering vpn. Fill the Secret field – secret (small letters)
Please note:Server address must be exactly as in your account data (without http://, www or any other symbols)
4. Tap Done to save the settings.
Once you have created vpn connection you can switch it on and off on the main settings screen.
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How to Unblock Facebook Call in UAE
Our support will help you to setup the service and you can use Facebook Calls and other VOIP applications with Viber, Skype, Line and any other that is generally blocked in United Arab Emirates.
