Loss of VoIP in Qatar

Posts: 12 · Vonage Forum Associate Joined: Dec 10, 2005 Posts: 12

I see this as a last resort should our situation not be resolved through other means. Though I will be seeking compensation for the prorated rate paid to QTel during which I have not had access to voice over IP.

Mr. Connor,

Why are you reminding us so late about a prohibition on calls to action? You've posted several times since the petition was first mentioned. Vague hints at doing this for our own good? Are you aware of something we aren't?

HMMMMm..... I'm a little confused

Posts: 1123 · Vonage Forum **MVM** Joined: May 26, 2005 Posts: 1123

Mr Conner runs this little slice of IP telephony heaven on his own dime and own rules. I'm happy for it and comply with the rules set down, because as a popular American TV judge would say, "This is HIS house." I think the implication that he is "aware of something we aren't" is not warranted. This board was introduced to be a meeting place for the sharing of ideas belonging to a fledgling technology. While I certainly think the blocking of VoIP is Qatar is criminal, this is not a political sounding board, but a great gathering of geeks who like to tinker, and help others.

Posts: 4 · New Forum Member Joined: Dec 15, 2005 Posts: 4

Hi Guys
Merry Xmas and happy holidays
really from first day that sip ports is blocked in Qatar i spent 48 hours to find out solution to use other port i wrote in this forum before about that .......in the end we succussed ( me and my VOIP provider)so i did illegal in this forum to post my SIP provider link (i apologized for that) but in that time i did that to tell everybody its not hard to get solution without write to Qtel, Agency News or Embassador just your VOIP provider will find technical solutions.( I'm not ask to change your VOIP provider).. my line is working excellent without using port 5060 I have DID number in Manila and in USA, I'm using SIPURA 3000 and Atcom, i live in Qatar if anyone need any information just ask me
in additionally i challenge QTEL to block my new port
Thanks for everybody ...

Posts: 39 · Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 12:47 am Post subject: Tecnical Solution

navydavy2001 wrote:

Mr Conner runs this little slice of IP telephony heaven on his own dime and own rules. I'm happy for it and comply with the rules set down, because as a popular American TV judge would say, "This is HIS house." I think the implication that he is "aware of something we aren't" is not warranted. This board was introduced to be a meeting place for the sharing of ideas belonging to a fledgling technology. While I certainly think the blocking of VoIP is Qatar is criminal, this is not a political sounding board, but a great gathering of geeks who like to tinker, and help others.

Hi Guys,

I agree with my colleague navydavy2001. This is Mr. Conner portal and we need to respect his rules. As for my self, I do apologize for breaking those rules, which we all should know by now (not to call for action, signing petition, and or giving links to other portals that calls for action) Please let's play by these rules.

We all should focus on finding a technical solution while our Ambassador is looking for a political one. If any Techno Geek has a solution we can try out, please contact me or my colleague Ahmad on our Private Message and we are willing try any suggested solution; moreover, due to my limited computer knowledge I advice you concentrate on Ahmad.

Thanks,

Posts: 19 · Vonage Forum Associate Joined: Dec 09, 2005 Posts: 19

While I'm uncertain if it'll last, VOIP via Vonage is working as of 10:00 AM today.

Posts: 22 · Vonage Forum Associate Joined: Dec 11, 2005 Posts: 22

QTel is the best, I can now use Vonage, through the ATA. Dancing

Kudos to bmardini and others for not letting this go quitely. To Mr Conner, this would be great if the blogs would read "Qatar's telecom monopoly reverse its VoIP blocking decision", thanks for your continous help.

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Posts: 16 · Vonage Forum Associate Joined: Dec 11, 2005 Posts: 16

Can you check guys if it works through the ATA or though a softphone?

Posts: 39 · Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 3:38 am Post subject: Vonage is on

Congratulation, to every one that participated in this Loss of VoIP in Qatar thread. As many of you, have heard that Vonage is on, and my wife just placed a call to the States. I also want to thank the American Ambassador to Qatar Mr. Chase Untermeyer for making this happen. Gooool Chase!

I also want to thank Mr. Conner and the guys at the Vonage-Forum for their help.

Good luck and God Bless you all and God Bless America. Very Happy

Posts: 8 · New Forum Member Joined: Dec 10, 2005 Posts: 8

bmardini wrote:

Congratulation, to every one that participated in this Loss of VoIP in Qatar thread. As many of you, have heard that Vonage is on, and my wife just placed a call to the States. I also want to thank the American Ambassador to Qatar Mr. Chase Untermeyer for making this happen. Gooool Chase!

I also want to thank Mr. Conner and the guys at the Vonage-Forum.

Good luck and God Bless you all and God Bless America. Very Happy

Mr. Mardini and all wonderful group here.. I am so happy to hear the GOOD NEWS. My wife and kids will be so pleased when they find out about this when I wake them up in their time.. Thanks a million to our Ambassador who promptly reacted and supported his people. Again, I'm so proud to hold the American Passport.

I would like also to raise my hat to the Qatari authorities who revert the Order and corrected the situation. This confirms my first perception that this countrty is definetly moving forward on the right track.

Posts: 39 · Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 4:53 am Post subject: VoIP is Back

Hi Guys,

Vonage (VoIP) service is back and restored, I do not understand why some people are still suggesting solutions and some are still using inappropriate remarks at Qtel. We should be happy, rejoicing and thanking God for getting VoIP back.

For me, Mission is accomplished and this thread should be locked.

Thanks for your participation. Very Happy