UAE & Need for UAE VPN
Internet in UAE
In the UAE there is one state-owned telecommunications provider. This company is called Etisalat. Etisalat is responsible for providing Internet access throughout the region, and it also provides cell phone service. Another company is called Du.
Like any other country, there are Internet services, websites, and apps that are only accessible to those in the UAE. When these individuals decide to travel abroad or perhaps go to work in another country, the web apps and services that they may be used to at home are often not available.
On the other side of the equation, many types of websites are blocked in the UAE. In Dubai and Abu Dhabi services like Skype, WhatsApp, and Viber are often blocked. Other sites such as gambling websites, dating websites, and websites with adult themes are also restricted. These websites conflict with principles of the Islamic religion.
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Web Access in UAE with VPN
Thankfully, there is a solution for unblocking websites outside or inside the UAE. That solution is one of our VPNs.
As we mentioned above, we have a VPN server which is located in Dubai. Those from the emirates who want to unblock the sites they are used to using at home can choose this VPN server. Your IP address is replaced with the address of our UAE VPN server or another VPN server when you connect from anywhere in the world. To Etisalat and Du, it appears as though you are accessing the Internet from home.
The same principle in reverse applies to unblocking websites when you are from another country and visit Dubai or Abu Dhabi. You can simply choose a VPN server in the United States, the UK, or any other area where the services you want to access are allowed.
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In the UAE it is common for VoIP services such as Skype, WhatsApp, and Viber to be blocked. This is because they conflict with the business of Etisalat, the state’s telecommunications provider. You can use these services in the UAE when you use a VPN from VPN Accounts. Just choose a VPN server that is located in your home country or where Skype is permitted, connect, and make calls or send messages.
Many websites in the UAE are blocked because they conflict with the principles of the Islamic faith. Some others are blocked because they are seen as competition to the local ISPs and telecommunications providers. The UAE maintains the right to block websites at will, and it exercises that right from time to time as the situation demands.
Our VPN service is fast enough to use VoIP and stream media. In most cases you will not see a noticeable difference in the normal speed that you enjoy with your ISP.
If you use a VPN, you are anonymous online. Your real IP address is changed with one of our VPN servers IP addresses. Your Internet Service Provider can know you are using a VPN, they can NOT know what data is flowing via the VPN connection.
It is common for people to ask if VPNs are legal or illegal. In UAE, it is said to be illegal to use a vpn to circumvent internet restrictions. So it is a grey area since it is not allowed but at the same time, how will they know what you are doing? VPN use is UAE is very common.