Skype blocked by maroc telecom
 

Mother in law has reported this (how sad).

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.

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?

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.

complete function blocked or only voice calls are blocked within viber etc?

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

Betternet is a free VPN service and works well at the moment to make VoIP calls from Morocco. First hand experience.

Cheers
Raf


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