Skype...still illegal?

[pickle1973]

Hi everyone

Is skype still illegal in Dubai as I hear the rules have been recently changed? I heard that you can use it skype to skype but not to phone landlines or mobiles...is this true? I also heard from someone else that you can't even download skype in Dubai as it's blocked? Which is the right answer?

Thanks in advance.

[Helios]

Skype has always been working to make calls from sype to skype, however skype website is blocked on Etisalat but is working on du.

[_DXB_]

Isn't this something to do with the UAE not being able to profit from skype calls to landline/mobile numbers?

[wandabug]

i live in a DU area, had no problem downloading skype here and can also do skype to landline calls (skype out).Friends in Etisalat area downloaded it at my home and can now use no problem at their home.

[B-Bear]

I am also using Skype to Skype.

Have used from Dubai to Uk and from Uk to Dubai on different laptops.

- All worked fine without a VPN.

[pickle1973]

Thanks everyone!

[cali76]

Awesome I was concerned about this! Great Question!

[mo_bay]

Hi,

I live in Al-Ain and up untill recently I was able to phone landlines from iPhone using Skype. Not any more !!!!

Any One Else???

Skype to Skype still working fine!!

Tried different forums but still no where!!

Thanks in advance

[Blacklogic]

To the best of my knowledge SkypeOut sometimes works from Jumeirah Beach residences.
However, Skype Out calls in most parts of Dubai are still blocked.

[Ray1963UK]

Originally Posted by pickle1973

Hi everyone

Is skype still illegal in Dubai as I hear the rules have been recently changed? I heard that you can use it skype to skype but not to phone landlines or mobiles...is this true? I also heard from someone else that you can't even download skype in Dubai as it's blocked? Which is the right answer?

Thanks in advance.

Hey Pickle..... not sure of the legalities.... i have only arrived this week....

I had Skype pre-loaded on the lappy before i arrived.... used it last night to chat back to the UK... all worked fine....

was surprised i couldnt access a certain site tho.... seems very strict on what you can access withing the country..... but when in rome eh!!!!!

Ray