Skype

[Gaffer]

Just tried to install Skype and its bloody blocked..! is this just a temporary glitch or is it proper blocked..?

If it is, anyone got any ways round it please..?

Ta
Claire

[6th Gear]

Hi Claire,

Annoyingly Skype is blocked in the UAE. You will need to subscribe to a VPN service in order to use it.

[shirt]

you need a vpn to install it, but once set up it will work standalone. i have it on my ipod touch and keep it switched on 24/7 so as not to have to specify times when people should call me.

[Chilli]

I have it on my laptop....No idea how, a former colleague installed it for me.

[6th Gear]

I subscribe to this VPN -

http://www.thesparklabs.com/viscosity/

Excellent all round.

[Gaffer]

Bugger bugger bugger.

Cheers 6th gear - tried to PM you but you aren't allowing emails.

Claire

[shirt]

6th Gear said:

I subscribe to this VPN -

http://www.thesparklabs.com/viscosity/

Excellent all round.

just downloaded this as my vpn is rubbish. it appears to be more a tool for managing connections, correct? how do i import vpm server settings and where do i find them in the first place?

[thb]

https://www.witopia.net/welcome.php

I've used a number of VPNs over the years, but I find this to be the most reliable/usable. Will happily stream live F1 from BBC iPlayer, and a quick switch over to Kansas City allows access to everything on hulu.com

[K50 DEL]

Skype works fine here Claire, but you can't actually download it.

I have the full install file here if you need it?

[Gentleman Geoff]

Gaffer said:

s it proper blocked..?

Pretty much. As others have said, the Skype website is blocked so you'll need to either download the software using a VPN or get it from a CD or somewhere.

Most people seem to be able to use Skype without a VPN, once it's on their computer. But for some reason, I still need to use a VPN for it to work properly.

I use www.my-private-network.co.uk for this.

[6th Gear]

Gaffer said:

Bugger bugger bugger.

Cheers 6th gear - tried to PM you but you aren't allowing emails.

Claire

You're welcome Claire.

My email is now activated. Apologies.

[6th Gear]

shirt said:

6th Gear said:

I subscribe to this VPN -

http://www.thesparklabs.com/viscosity/

Excellent all round.

just downloaded this as my vpn is rubbish. it appears to be more a tool for managing connections, correct? how do i import vpm server settings and where do i find them in the first place?

Not entirely sure Shirt. I downloaded it while in the UK with no issues. Once installed you have a globe icon on the top right of the screen, click on it and you can choose from a list of around 30 cities. Choose one and the computer switches to that specific location.

[6th Gear]

K50 DEL said:

Skype works fine here Claire, but you can't actually download it.

I have the full install file here if you need it?

It all depends on your location.

Here on the Palm I can send Skype messages but am unable to make calls without going through the VPN.

[K50 DEL]

6th Gear said:

K50 DEL said:

Skype works fine here Claire, but you can't actually download it.

I have the full install file here if you need it?

It all depends on your location.

Here on the Palm I can send Skype messages but am unable to make calls without going through the VPN.

That's rather odd as I was making video calls home most nights from Atlantis when I was staying there....
and one of my colleagues lives in Shoreline and skype to skype works from there, but not skype to mobile etc.

[6th Gear]

K50 DEL said:

That's rather odd as I was making video calls home most nights from Atlantis when I was staying there....
and one of my colleagues lives in Shoreline and skype to skype works from there, but not skype to mobile etc.

I should complain!

[oilydan]

6th Gear said:

shirt said:

6th Gear said:

I subscribe to this VPN -

http://www.thesparklabs.com/viscosity/

Excellent all round.

just downloaded this as my vpn is rubbish. it appears to be more a tool for managing connections, correct? how do i import vpm server settings and where do i find them in the first place?

Not entirely sure Shirt. I downloaded it while in the UK with no issues. Once installed you have a globe icon on the top right of the screen, click on it and you can choose from a list of around 30 cities. Choose one and the computer switches to that specific location.

For VPN there is simply no better than myprivatenetwork; 5 quids per month and everything is unblocked without compromise of speed.