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====United Arab Emirates==== In the [[United Arab Emirates]] (UAE), it is illegal to provide or use unauthorized VoIP services. Web sites of unlicensed VoIP providers have been blocked. Some VoIP services such as [[Skype]] were allowed.<ref>{{cite news|title=Don't worry, Skype is working in UAE|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/technology/dont-worry-skype-is-working-in-uae-|access-date=January 11, 2018|work=Khaleejtimes|date=June 26, 2017}}</ref> In January 2018, internet service providers in UAE blocked all VoIP apps, including Skype, but permitting only 2 government-approved VoIP apps (CβME and BOTIM).<ref>{{cite news|last1=Debusmann|first1=Bernd Jr.|title=Etisalat launches new unlimited calling plan with VoIP apps|url=http://www.arabianbusiness.com/technology/387211-etisalat-launches-new-unlimited-calling-plan-with-voip-apps|access-date=January 9, 2018|work=Arabian Business|date=January 9, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Maceda|first1=Cleofe|title=No Skype? Pay Dh50 monthly for video calls|url=http://gulfnews.com/business/sectors/technology/no-skype-pay-dh50-monthly-for-video-calls-1.2153623|access-date=January 9, 2018|work=Gulf News|date=January 8, 2018}}</ref> In opposition, a petition on ''Change.org'' garnered over 5000 signatures, in response to which the website was blocked in UAE.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Zacharias|first1=Anna \|title=Etisalat launches new calling app plan days after Skype disruptions|url=https://www.thenational.ae/uae/etisalat-launches-new-calling-app-plan-days-after-skype-disruptions-1.693837|access-date=January 9, 2018|work=The National|date=January 8, 2018}}</ref> On March 24, 2020, the United Arab Emirates loosened restriction on VoIP services earlier prohibited in the country, to ease communication during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. However, popular instant messaging applications like [[WhatsApp]], [[Skype]], and [[FaceTime]] remained blocked from being used for voice and video calls, constricting residents to use paid services from the country's state-owned telecom providers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/26/coronavirus-lockdown-uae-residents-call-for-end-to-whatsapp-skype-ban.html|title= UAE loosens some VoIP restrictions as residents in lockdown call for end to WhatsApp and Skype ban|access-date=March 26, 2020|website=CNBC|date= March 26, 2020}}</ref>
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