VoIP Now: Can't Get Skype? HeyU Will Help

August 30, 2006

Can't Get Skype? HeyU Will Help

As previously reported, a number of countries, including China, Oman, UAE, ban the use of Skype and sometimes VoIP altogether. (Some cellular networks in North America ban the use of VoIP by customers.) People in Dubai have reportedly gone to great lengths to get around the Internet blocks, but apparently HeyU has figured a way around. And for $25, they'll let you download a copy from an unblocked link. Keep in mind that your country might consider this illegal. If that's true, it's probably unlikely that you're reading this post anyway. They have a couple of other options, including a secure site and a SkypeOut voucher. See ITP Technology or VoIP Weblog for more details.

Personally, despite my belief in freedom of speech, I think that this is a really bad idea. There's no evidence either way whether or not HeyU is legit. I'm not saying that they are not, but for your computer's safety, I wouldn't recommend downloading VoIP software except from the original vendor. If you cannot get it that way, and you are willing to circumvent your country's law, at least get your software from a reliable source, such as a friend or family member, who in turn goes to the proper source. This way, you're less likely to be installing spyware-ridden software.

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August 30, 2006 in Regulation, Skype, Software | Permalink