Surprise, surprise. The UAE's telecom regulators have limited Voice over Internet Protocol calling to the three authorized providers in the Emirates, and have excluded services such as, and most obviously, Skype. I'm sure most telecoms in most countries would love to do the same, but in the Middle East, popular pressure doesn't sway the state-approved monopolies or oligopolies.
Probably no real surprises here; Verizon and AT&T and Sprint would do the same if they could get away with it; just thought I'd mention it.
This fix was suggested several years ago. Not sure if it still works.
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ReplyDeletePost corrected for correct link.
ReplyDeleteHere's another alternative.
http://www.how-to-hide-ip.info/2009/09/11/bypass-skype-and-website-blocks-in-dubai-qatar-turkey-kuwait-and-uae-with-banana-vpn/