It's no news that the UAE doesn’t guarantee free and direct internet calls for all residents of the country. This situation has stirred up a lot of reactions among the residents who call out for a lift on the ban for internet calls.
This was especially during the peak of the pandemic when there was a total lockdown, everyone wanted to keep in touch with family and friends in other countries to ensure they were all safe.
Lifting the ban on internet calls in Dubai will be beneficial to all residents of the UAE, as there will be lower expenses on mobile phone calls and fewer hurdles involved with setting up a stable VPN just to enjoy uninterrupted internet calls. Not only would it favor individuals, but corporate organizations and businesses would also find it more convenient to join online meetings without hassles. For companies engaged in business setup in UAE, reliable communication is crucial for daily operations, making this a significant issue for the business community.
However, there seems to be a valid reason on the other hand why online calls are restricted in the whole of the UAE.
This is all for security reasons and to only allow the communication networks which they are able to filter unlike WhatsApp and other online media platforms that have end-to-end encryptions that don’t permit any kind of filtering.
So we are going to walk you through 5 mobile applications which you can use to have a voice over internet protocol without much stress.
List of mobile applications for video calls in Dubai
Zoom — Zoom is a very outstanding mobile app that has ensured free internet calls that flow like breeze. Till date, it remains unlimited and seamless while accommodating upto 100 participants in a meeting with a 40 minute time restriction of which can be extended. The Zoom meeting app was initially launched on September 10th 2012 but it came into massive prominence in 2020 when there was a global lockdown due to the pandemic. People resorted to Zoom video calls to participate in various conference meetings.
ToTok — ToTok is another cool mobile app to help you stay close to your loved ones with free unlimited HD voice and video calls.
Botim app — Botim works so well without internet connections especially at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic when there was a national lockdown. It was newly released at that time and those who used it at that initial time enjoyed long hours of uninterrupted video calls. It still works recently but seemed to be so saturated hence not working so smoothly without a stable VPN.
Google Meet — Google Meet is another tool that you can use to make video calls in Dubai and across the UAE with up to 100 people. All you need is just a Gmail account . To invite people for a joint call, simply create a shared link.
Etisalat & Du unlimited internet calls — This is another cool method you can use to make video calls with anyone across the globe. To get started, download any of the apps listed below:
Just like it works with the mobile apps listed above, you need to download the apps listed above and use them to enjoy the Du and Etisalat unlimited voice and video calls likewise the people with whom you will be doing the calls with.
DU and Etisalat internet voice and video calling pack and how to subscribe
Du
You may click on the following link to access the Du unlimited voice and video call packages. You will also get to see different price ranges and the duration.
For more enquiries, contact Du customer care service on 800155
Etisalat
Etisalat also offers a wide range of packages for internet calling plans. Refer to the following link to access the Etisalat internet calling packages. The Etisalat network in UAE also has Go Chat as one of the supported apps for the unlimited internet call packages.
For more enquiries, contact Etisalat on 800101
So we are almost at the end of this tour but there’s one more to consider before we wrap up the guide. If in any way you have your internet calls having issues connecting, you may want to download and use a stable Virtual Private Network (VPN). It provides you with a protected network while encrypting your internet traffic and disguising your online identity.
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