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Old Oct 6, 2024 | 10:19 am
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hardworking21
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Originally Posted by AntonS
Correct, Telegram does not work on DOH airport WiFi. Standard VPNs like NordVPN etc also do not work even if installed in advance.

Install and activate Airalo SIM card before arriving to DOH (Airalo services also blocked so you will not be able to activate it on WiFi).
Thanks for this! To clarify, how would the Airalo option work? I'm based in Singapore so am guessing:
  • Install Airalo and set up the account here in SG
  • Buy a [country] SIM ... which country do I pick? SG? US (where I'm heading to / already have a number for)? Other country?
  • Turn on Airalo before I fly, so that when I land in Doha, I'm all good? (Wanted to confirm this as you mentioned not being able to activate stuff once in DOH?)
Sorry to be slow here - just figured I'd double confirm the steps!
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