Even though a clear cut picture is not emerging regarding the state of VoIP in UAE (United Arab Emirates), the incumbent telecom service provider, Etisalat has shown interest to bring VoIP to the people.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of UAE has banned all sorts of Internet calls in the free zones of Dubai two weeks ago. Interestingly, Etisalat has come forward to offer VoIP services to the customers despite ban, the Gulf News reported.
Nasser Salim, Vice President of Network Development at Etisalat made a strong comment at the Seventh Global Symposium for Regulators while saying,
As banning VoIP is losing a battle, Etisalat is studying how it might offer the technology to consumers. VoIP has really reduced revenue for telcos, and some countries are even banning it ... But you cannot sustain such a ban. It’s coming.
It would be too early to rejoice over Etisalat assertion unless we really feel the presence of VoIP in the country.
