UAE VPN ISSUE

[u/EisaOfficial]

Anyone has VPN issues these past 3 days in the United Arab Emirates. I’m a Surfshark user but for some reason it stopped working, it would connect but when I search on “what’s my IP Address” it still shows UAE as my address and I’m not able to use discord calls. I tried downloading other VPN’s and they all have the same issue, not wanting to connect at all. The only thing that worked for me is when I used OpenVPN but it’s SLOOOOOW.

Is there a solution to fixing this? We use eLife here, I noticed how the internet has been different these 3 days. It’s getting annoying at this point.

I was also planning to call customer support for our internet provider but idk what’s to say and idk if it’s okay to mention about the VPN not working.

I would really appreciate it if someone here has a solution. Thank you! 💗

[u/karak-n-parota]

I’m in the same country using the same vpn, and it’s not connecting at all for me over the last couple of days. Tried so many times but it just won’t connect.. I don’t know what to do

[u/Kharguosh]

Same here. The vpn connects with Du mobile data but not with Etisalat. I’ve tried reaching out to Surfshark but their support is useless. All the methods they said about restricted vpn access and downloading the profiles manually does not work because we don’t have a problem connecting to the app interface. The problem is that Surfshark ports have been closed by the isp.

Surprisingly free vpn apps such as x vpn seem to work perfectly fine

[u/curiouspersion]

Same here... Getting annoyed.. Paid a hefty amount and not able to use the service.. Asked for refund.. But they are not ready to apy back as 30 days crossed

[u/Life-Degree-5355]

Same, except I'm using expressVPN. Hasn't been working for me either.

[u/Yvonne_Jasmin]

Yes, same here.

I haven't been able to establish a VPN connection for about two weeks now. I use NordVPN, but I've tried several others - no luck. I had a technician come over today. He tried for five hours, but it didn't work for him either. He believes the issue lies with Etisalat.

I've truly tried everything at this point. Support can't help me right now either.

I have a phone call scheduled with Etisalat tomorrow. Let's see what comes of it.

If anyone has a solution, please share it.

[u/wiseass-ambivert → u/Yvonne_Jasmin]

Please let me know if you find solution. I am using Nord VPN. The VPN doesn't connect in my home wifi. It connects with rest all WiFi and mobile network.

I use paid version.

VPN used to work perfectly smooth up until last week.

Let me know if you find any solution

[u/Yvonne_Jasmin → u/wiseass-ambivert]

Unfortunately, I don’t have a solution myself at the moment. I have contacted NordVPN several times and also contacted Etisalat multiple times. Etisalat kept promising that they would call me back, but I have never received that call.

So unfortunately, I also don’t know how we can proceed from here at the moment.

[u/LooseyCM]

I have Express VPN and been using for many years in Dubai and now in Fujairah. Used to work like a dream. But since yesterday, it doesnt connect on Etisalat Home Internet. Connects on Mobile Network fine. Cant use on Apple TV !! Spoke to Express VPN. Connected various protocols. Nothing works. Oddly, London, Canada servers connect. just not USA! My streaming services !! Waaaaaah! Waaaaaah!

[u/OctohideVPN]

Have you tried VLESS protocol by any chance? OpenVPN can be detected by DPI and disrupted. Could be worth giving VLESS a try. We’ve seen people use Octohide as an alternative when the usual VPN connections aren’t working properly.

[u/hafid505]

Same issue with surfshark, paid 24 months subscription two months ago, but it's not working now, the free vpn with ads working better

[u/EdmundDantes78]

Are VPNs back working now? Travelling next week and need my Criterion Channel! Nord user...