If not Skype, What?

[apollo99]

As most of us have realized, skype is banned in UAE. As to what reason, I still can't comprehend. But are there alternatives that are available for a video call or voip?

[BLM]

No Because free calls are 'taking away Etisalat's revenue' and therefore illegal.

Subscribe to a VPN - its about $15 a month. Try Banana, HappyVPN or BlackLogic.

[cairogal]

I've been told that if you downloaded skype BEFORE entering the UAE that it will work. I think it was on this forum that a few people said they still use skype w/o issue.

[tiscalina]

Skype works if you have it on your comp before entering UAE. Sometimes it is a little frustrating but it works out more or less fine.

[cairogal]

Take your laptop on your next trip outside the UAE, folks!

[Ogri750]

Pm me.

I have Skype saved on a server and you can download it from there.

For VPN, if you use less than 3gb per 30 days, try googling Anchor Free

[BLM]

Skype downloaded onto your laptop only works in the UAE until they find you....then they block it! Mine worked for about 2 months then they shut it off

[qwert97]

I am not in Dubai yet, but based on my research you should always use skype after you subscribe to VPN. Then skype, VOIP and everything else works,

[mogyc]

guys do a google search for a thing called a "Hotspot shield". Run this on your computer before opening you internet browser and you can access any sites you want...no blocks....same applies to Skype....you can webcam chat no problem without hotspot shield but to make calls run the hotspot shield and make your call.

Hope that helps

[Ogri750]

Anchor Free = Hotspot Shield

Been using Skype since I got here, only need the VPN t make Skype to UK landline calls