Etisalat, Skype, UAE telecom issues
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Heads Up
This morning I tried to top-up my Skype account with a UAE Visa card. I operate in the DIC area but use TOR anyway. I got a message back saying credit refused. They then went on to claim that it was due to either:
Not sufficent funds in credit card.
Using an anonymous proxy to access the internet.
Unable to support purchased with credit cards from certain countries eg Spain.
The first is not applicable, just checked and no big bills eminating from Nigeria.
Second - hmm I'm using TOR so possible.
Third, I'm (sadly) not in Spain and I have a two year history of purchases with a UAE credit card through Skype.
I had a look at the Skype forums and there seems to be a rash of similar incidents all around the world. I would be interested to see if anyone else in this part of the world has had a similar problem.
TOD
Not sufficent funds in credit card.
Using an anonymous proxy to access the internet.
Unable to support purchased with credit cards from certain countries eg Spain.
The first is not applicable, just checked and no big bills eminating from Nigeria.
Second - hmm I'm using TOR so possible.
Third, I'm (sadly) not in Spain and I have a two year history of purchases with a UAE credit card through Skype.
I had a look at the Skype forums and there seems to be a rash of similar incidents all around the world. I would be interested to see if anyone else in this part of the world has had a similar problem.
TOD
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Little Green Tick
It works - the Hamachi option anyway!
Just do as the guys have said here. Took me a day of fiddling and cooperation from an offshore PC, but finally got Skype working again. Sound quality is a little poor sometimes, great at other times. Web surfing slow, but acceptable.
If I can get it work, then anyone can. (Had to say that before RU did)
Just do as the guys have said here. Took me a day of fiddling and cooperation from an offshore PC, but finally got Skype working again. Sound quality is a little poor sometimes, great at other times. Web surfing slow, but acceptable.
If I can get it work, then anyone can. (Had to say that before RU did)
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hi Thridle Op Des
well i used to top up my skype using Credit card from UAE and since 8 mounthes that was not possible .
skype bad support ..... we are sorry try alternetive payment method
afther that they blocked skype site alsow skype support cant afford alternitive site ...
then i had to use Ukash card ,,, u cant belive that ****
i had to pay 15 % VAT
coz i had to chang my address to UK to use that payment method
..they offer it to some EUROP countrys only ...
finaly i tryed moneybookers it's very good but stell i have to paypass the
skype site
so all of u who are located in EUROP countrys had to pay that 15% VAT
unless u change ur locations
well i used to top up my skype using Credit card from UAE and since 8 mounthes that was not possible .
skype bad support ..... we are sorry try alternetive payment method
afther that they blocked skype site alsow skype support cant afford alternitive site ...
then i had to use Ukash card ,,, u cant belive that ****
i had to pay 15 % VAT
coz i had to chang my address to UK to use that payment method ..they offer it to some EUROP countrys only ...finaly i tryed moneybookers it's very good but stell i have to paypass the
skype site
so all of u who are located in EUROP countrys had to pay that 15% VAT
unless u change ur locations
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Strange. as i could Top-Up ,y nicely running Skype w/o any problem today with an UAE HSBC-Card -all in all - it just runs as normal as ever before those muppets came up with their useless barbwire
Anyhow - You should be able to find som trustable friends/ relatives etc. who can top up Your account from overseas - of course You must allow them to log in on your Skypüe-account ....
well, i'll just go ahead and call some mates in the US - for FREE via SKYPE now -as my little green tick stays now for over a week (!) unbothered in the box as ever
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I appreciate the option of using Moneybookers, but it really grips me that I have to pay to upload and download money into the account when I had a perfectly satisfactory system of paying by credit card. Looking at the Skype forums, it seems that customer service is non-existant as previously indicated on this forum.
I suppose I shouldn't moan too much since at least I can Skype-Skype.
Regards
TOD
I suppose I shouldn't moan too much since at least I can Skype-Skype.
Regards
TOD
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Skype working ! (unblocked)
It seems that Skype works perfectly in the UAE when it uses proxies. You just have to check a box in the settings and find a free proxy.
To find good free proxies you can ask ivan at [email protected] , he's an expert with that information. I was able to make crystal clear voice conversations after setting this.
you can access blocked websites as well, or use SIP phones in an unblocked way. By the way do you know some PC-to-phone like Skype but which can make free calls to landline phones in Europe?
To find good free proxies you can ask ivan at [email protected] , he's an expert with that information. I was able to make crystal clear voice conversations after setting this.
you can access blocked websites as well, or use SIP phones in an unblocked way. By the way do you know some PC-to-phone like Skype but which can make free calls to landline phones in Europe?
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Back on line...
Hiya there
Who ever sent me PMz, Please check your Boxes.
Well done Lads for not mentioning any software names which is making our green thingy working again, We don't want those C**nts from ETI**SLUT to block our only hope.
Again who ever sent me an email with out PLEASE. be sure I'm just going to delete and block your PMs. I've received few PMs like "hay send me the sofware" ... "send me the link first.
Cheers and Happy Skyping......
Eddie
Who ever sent me PMz, Please check your Boxes.
Well done Lads for not mentioning any software names which is making our green thingy working again, We don't want those C**nts from ETI**SLUT to block our only hope.
Again who ever sent me an email with out PLEASE. be sure I'm just going to delete and block your PMs. I've received few PMs like "hay send me the sofware" ... "send me the link first.
Cheers and Happy Skyping......
Eddie
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I live in AUH, and I am unable to connect to SKYPE via the ADSL line. However, I have managed to connect by setting up a VPN (Virtual Private Network), that is costing me $8.88 per month (around AED33) - IMHO well worth every dirham. PM me if you want details!
Cheers
BL
Cheers
BL
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Didn't you get it ?
Please check all above replies, in this thread from now no body wants to mention name of any software or how did they got connected ( You are smart enough to know why ) and YES many of us are on line now.
Sharing details and helping via PMz.
PM me if you need any help Mate.
Happy Skyping...
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I seem to remember someone posting a reply on an earlier thread some months ago here on the Middle Eastern forum discussing Skype urging the original poster to remove the thread, (which, after a fruitless search, it would seem the original poster has done).
The person asking for the thread to be removed made the point that Eitsalat had, to date, worked on the "if you don't tell me, I won't ask" principal in ragard to Skype, but wouldn't be able to keep doing so if it was rammed down their throat.
I believe he was right on the money, so could I urge everyone, in the strongest possible terms, just to let the issue die, and maybe things will just drift back to the way they were when the spotlight's been off the topic for a while. (I live in hope.)
And please, if you find your system is working again, follow Eddie's sound advice - post something to your mates by email. DON'T tell the world about it on Proone, or Etisalat will just slam the new door shut on us yet again.
The person asking for the thread to be removed made the point that Eitsalat had, to date, worked on the "if you don't tell me, I won't ask" principal in ragard to Skype, but wouldn't be able to keep doing so if it was rammed down their throat.
I believe he was right on the money, so could I urge everyone, in the strongest possible terms, just to let the issue die, and maybe things will just drift back to the way they were when the spotlight's been off the topic for a while. (I live in hope.)
And please, if you find your system is working again, follow Eddie's sound advice - post something to your mates by email. DON'T tell the world about it on Proone, or Etisalat will just slam the new door shut on us yet again.
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If the problem persists
Sound like a plan, Like I posted before blocking skype is hard to do. I know how their doing it and am trying to find as permanent solution. Is voip as a whole outlawed in the region? or is it just int----at.