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WhatsApp calls working in the UAE now?

We heard the rumours first, and tried it out

Published: February 06, 2020 14:21 Compiled by Dona Cherian, Web News Editor

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Whatsapp — There were reports of some people being able to use the voice and video calls on WhatsApp. So we tried it. Image Credit: Pixabay

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WhatsApp trial Gulf News — We were successfully able to connect to our colleagues here at work. While the quality of the call was a bit patchy, we can attest to the fact that the video and voice feature worked. Image Credit: Gulf News

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NAT WHATSAPP-1580902327920 — Since we used the business WiFi, we had one of our readers try making calls from within a home WiFi connection which also worked. However, international calls didn't seem to work. Image Credit:

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App, phone call, girl, Skype — While popular apps such as Skype or the call features of WhatsApp don't work here, telecom providers in the country have come up with plans for customers who can choose to pay for an app that will allow for good-quality voice and video calls over the internet Image Credit: Pixabay

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ToTok is a free app that many users reported being able to use seamlessly but the app is currently only available on Google Play Store. For iOS users, those who initially downloaded ToTok app from App Store can still use it but new users cannot download as the app was later removed and has not yet been reinstated. Image Credit: ToTok

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Botim app phone — In the UAE, telecom providers have a list of apps for residents such as Botim, Voico etc. that can be used to make local and international calls over the internet based on subscription offers ranging between Dh50 and Dh100 for one month. Image Credit: Gulf News

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