Phoning Australia from UAE

[Santa]

Can I conclude that "etisalat" is OK but "Du" will need to use a VPN? Thanks.

[EMAD75]

Not really Santa! I know people on Du who don't need VPN to use skype, and technically I was told you can't access skype on Etisalat - which from what read on this post seems incorrect. Make sure you install skype before arriving here, and when you come if you can't connect directly try a VPN but doesn't seem to be a straight rule!

[Santa]

Thanks EMAD75.

Shall I also apply for a VPN before arriving Dubai or I may still be able to access to the site to subscribe for a VPN by using Du? Thanks.

[ihatejam]

good point - the VPN signup sites are blocked from the UAE - so probably wise to get them before you leave for Dubai.

[DmE]

can someone explain this VPN stuff to a non-techie person please? how do i get them and what do i do with them?

[Ogri750]

Originally Posted by DmE

can someone explain this VPN stuff to a non-techie person please? how do i get them and what do i do with them?

A VPN - Virtual Private Network.

Put simply, if you connect to the internet through a VPN, your internet provider will see the connection you have made to your VPN, but, where you go once the connection is made is not visible to them. This would allow access to blocked sites (bear in mind, it is not just things like pornography and gambling sites that are blocked).

If you want the details, please pm me

[Ogri750]

Originally Posted by ihatejam

good point - the VPN signup sites are blocked from the UAE - so probably wise to get them before you leave for Dubai.

Not all