First of all we need to say that VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services are still disallowed in the United Arab Emirates. Voice and video calls with the applications and services like Skype, IMO, Line, WhatsApp are also limited. However there is still a great opportunity to use them in the UAE.
The main telecommunications providers in the country, etisalat and du, have both VoIP-based app, Botim, as part of ‘unlimited’ voice and video call service. That is great, however, monthly service fee is huge! Dh50 and Dh100 for a month – for one user and for a family.
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) sais that according to its regulatory policy , VOIP is prohibited Internet content.
But when we read this laws more carefully, it looks like VoIP services can be allowed in the UAE if they meet certain criteria and conditions.
As an example, Google Duo, which was launched last year, has not been blocked in the UAE and still works.
What about the others services like WhatsApp, Viber, Skype, IMO and others, you can unblock them with VPN – virtual private network.
This is safe and secure solution and it helps in 99% of cases.
Try VPN today for free and enjoy unlimited voice and video calls in UAE Dubai.
3 Steps to Use Voice and Video Calls from UAE
- Get VPN Account here
- Setup VPN Connection
- Enjoy unlimited calls
How to Setup VPN Connection in Android
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
2. Select Wireless & Networks and tap on VPN
3. Tap Add VPN Network
4. Input connection name (Sahrzad VPN), select the type of your VPN connection – PPTP VPN, input VPN server address from your account data.Please be carefully – don’t use any additional symbols like spaces, http://, www, / …etc in the server address.
5. Input your Username and password that you received from VPN account service in e-mail.
Save it and tap Connect
For connection to vpn server:
- Select Home > Menu > Settings
- Tap Wireless & networks
- Tap VPN settings
- The VPN connections you have added are present in the list
- Tap the VPN you wish to connect to (Sahrzad VPN)
- 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.
Source: http://sahrzad.net/vpnsetupandroid.php
How to Setup VPN Connection in iPhone
1. Go to Settings > General > VPN
2. Click Add VPN Configuration
3. Choose PPTP VPN and enter you VPN account data. You will receive your VPN server, username and password in the e-mail
Server address must be exactly as in your account data (without http://, www or any other symbols)
4. Save your VPN configuration. Once you have created VPN connection you can switch it ON and OFF on the main settings screen
Once you have created vpn connection you can switch it on and off on the main settings screen.
When you have connected to VPN you can call your friends and family via Whatsapp !
Don’t waste your money! Use free WhatsApp calls today from UAE!
