So, since the end of May I’ve had issues using Gizmo5, the SIP calling program that I was so ecstatic about some time ago. For some reason I can’t get the program to connect, all it does is spin around and tease me...until I get tired of it and force-quit the app. I’ve submitted my second support ticket to Gizmo5/Google and haven’t heard anything more than an automated response about someone getting back with me shortly. Skype is useless for making international calls as I can’t use my American credit card, seems to think the card is being used fraudulently; the hoops to jump through to get the card to work (another payment service) are insane and have their own issues.

Part of me thinks that the issue with with Lebanon’s internet and phone regulations, the other part of my just thinks that Google doesn’t care. If anyone has some insight on this please let me know, would love to get back in verbal communication with American and international friends and family.