What works in Oman

Oman⚠️ Some limits

In Oman, since December 2024 users report that WhatsApp calls work without a VPN, but the TRA has not officially announced this. Other services are generally available.

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  WhatsApp calls Since 04.12.2024 calls work according to users, not officially announcedSource: timesofoman.com, 04.12.2024 · according to timesofoman.com, 04.12.2024
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  Other Clubhouse blocked since 2021 (according to unofficial reports)Source: vpn.doft.com, 2025 · not verified
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  FaceTime No recent reliable data found; FaceTime was blocked in 2020Source: hrw.org, 07.04.2020 · not verified
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  Telegram calls Not foundSource: · not verified
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  Viber calls Not foundSource: · not verified
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  Signal One OONI measurement from 2022 showed signs of blocking, possibly a false positiveSource: explorer.ooni.org, 18.08.2022 · not verified
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  Facebook Not found (FOTN does not cover Oman)Source: · not verified
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  Instagram Not found (FOTN does not cover Oman)Source: · not verified
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  YouTube Not found (FOTN does not cover Oman)Source: · not verified
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  TikTok Not found (FOTN does not cover Oman)Source: · not verified
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  X (Twitter) Not found (FOTN does not cover Oman)Source: · not verified
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  Google (Search, Gmail, Maps) Not found (FOTN does not cover Oman)Source: · not verified
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  VPN No data found on a banSource: · not verified
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  Streaming Not found (FOTN does not cover Oman)Source: · not verified

Getting round via a roaming eSIM: We found no reliable source that a roaming eSIM bypasses local restrictions. eSIM sellers' blogs claim it does, but they are an interested party.

What to do

• Messages work, calls may drop. Have a fallback: voice notes or a normal call.
• Install and sign in to the apps you need at home: WhatsApp, Telegram, Privat24, monobank, Diia, Maps. Some app stores and sites may not open in the country.
• Keep your Ukrainian SIM in the phone with roaming on: bank SMS come to it. Switch data to the eSIM and turn off «Data roaming» on the Ukrainian SIM.
• About Tutu eSIM, honestly: Tutu eSIM is data only, without a number. Normal calls and SMS go through your Ukrainian SIM at roaming rates. So where calls in messengers are blocked, the eSIM alone won't open them.