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Skype blocked by maroc telecom
Mother in law has reported this (how sad).
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At one time telephone calls were analog, but nowadays are digital using a technology known as VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). This requires a licence to use and Skype, WhatApp and Viber don't have the licence to use this in Morocco.
News reports: Moroccan Telecom Providers to Further Restrict Use of WhatsApp, Viber and Skype
Moroccan Telecom Providers Extend Ban on Skype, WhatsApp, Viber, Facebook*
The situation seems to be a bit hit and miss at the moment with some people reporting problems and others not, see https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTo...s-Morocco.html
Although Apple Facetime hasn't been mentioned at all, this might also be restricted.
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Maybe Skype and the like will work via a computer terminal to computer terminal (using wifi or ethernet cable), or computer terminal in Maroc to a smart phone, tablet or whatever outside of the country?
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It's always a good idea to use a VPN when on public wifi, in which case Skype etc. should be fine.
That's of course until they start blocking VPNs.
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complete function blocked or only voice calls are blocked within viber etc?
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I don't think anyone on this HUBB thread has first hand knowledge of the situation, best ask on the TA thread where people living in Morocco could respond: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTo...s-Morocco.html
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Betternet is a free VPN service and works well at the moment to make VoIP calls from Morocco. First hand experience.
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General discussion on VPNs with recommended suppliers at http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...services-86393
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