The Internet users of UAE have expressed their deep concerns at the incumbent telecos Etisalat’s hard steps that deprive them to access VoIP services in the country.
After unsuccessful in blocking Skype in UAE, Etisalat, the internet service provider of the country is now targeting the SIP traffic using a packet filter technology.
As we know, the packet filter technology is the most convenient technology than the port blocking which was used in the past. It is very easy to break the barriers of port blocking as it can be changed at the client end. However, packet filtering is a permanent block to data transfer, but not for the Skype.
Established facts show that Etisalat is itself a VoIP user depending as much as 40 percent of its international calls across VoIP gateways. Still, it gears up to block VoIP services.
It appears like that the state-run telecom service provider considers the existence of foreign VoIP service providers pose potential threat for its growth.
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Not surprising, since Islam is so fashionate to ban everything.
You are wrong David
Dear Farooq Rafique,
I feel your sentiments. I too upset over the blockade. the governement should lift this ban very soon keeping interest of the millions of VoIP customers.
@Macky,
In fact, it is quite embarrassing to ban VoIP services in UAE. Etisalat’s stand on VoIP is quite condemnable. If Etisalat wants to control the offshore service providers, it is not the definitive step to ban them. The incumbent telecoms should bring changes in the telecom policy where users can enjoy VoIP under the scanner of Etisalat.
David. You are so prejudiced against Islam that cannot see beyond your nose. What does Islam have to do with this issue?
David must be from the US. He is an Islam buster.
(Lord Forgive David, for he does not know the TRUTH.)
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Why does government and religion have to ruin everything. Bsiness Voip or Bsiness Voip explains why this technology is so great, but yet its being banned.