What is the New Postpaid Plan?

  • The New Postpaid is a postpaid plan that provides 50 Flexi bundled minutes & 100MB bundled data for AED 52.5 monthly rental.
  • In addition to that it enables you to enjoy the great value of customizable Add-ons whenever you want.

What are the connection fees of the New Postpaid plan?

Connection fees is 131.25 AED VAT inclusive.

What are the available Add-ons and how can I subscribe to it?

First Type:

Individual Add-ons (Auto Renewal):

7 Add-ons Benefits

Monthly Rental Including VAT

Subscription

Free SMS to 1012

Single

Multiple

150 Flexible minutes

AED 52.5

FM

FM X

200 Local minutes

LM

LM X

100 International minutes

IM

IM X

500 Flexi SMS (STD &IDD)

S

S X

1GB Local Data

D

D X

Preferred Number

FN 009715xxxxxxxx

--

50 Incoming roaming minutes

AED 50

R

R X

X: is the count of multiple Add-on.

Second type: 

Combo packages Add-ons:

1. Monthly Combo (Auto Renewal) Add-ons:

Combo

Rental Charges

Benefits

Subscription

Add-On Name

Rental Including VAT

Flexi Minutes

Local Minutes

Local Data

Preferred Number

Free SMS to 1012

Flexi Combo

AED 157.5

150

NA

3 GB

Active Etisalat Mobile Number

CF 009715xxxxxxxx

Local Combo

AED 157.5

NA

200

3 GB

CL 009715xxxxxxxx

2. Loyalty Redemption Combo (One-Time) Packs, costing 15,000 loyalty points per each, valid for 30 days:

Loyalty Combo Add-On Name

Flexi Minutes

Local Minutes

Local Data

Preferred Number

Flexi Combo Add-on

150

NA

3 GB

Active Etisalat
Mobile Number

Do I have another way to manage my subscription?

You can add/remove, increase/decrees your Add-ons anytime during the month using Online (e4me), mobile application, IVR, SMS, USSD, 101, or Etisalat stores.

What are the cancellation SMS Codes?

 

Individual Add-ons

Cancelation
Free SMS to 1012

150 Flexible minutes

C FM

200 Local minutes

C LM

100 International minutes

C IM

500 Flexi SMS (STD &IDD)

C S

1GB Local Data

 C D

Preferred Number

C FN 009715xxxxxxxx

50 Incoming roaming minutes

C R

 

Monthly Combo Add-Ons

Cancelation
Free SMS to 1012

Flexi Combo

DCF 009715xxxxxxxx

Local Combo

DCL 009715xxxxxxxx

What does flexible minutes mean?

Flexible Minutes could be Local, International and Incoming while roaming.

Will I be charged in per second basis?

No. All Bundled Minutes are charged on Per Minute basis.

Can I activate Combo add-on without entering a preferred number?

No. Preferred number has to be activated during Combo Add-on activation

What is the maximum number of Add-ons can be added during the same month?

Maximum is 10 add-ons (Per type) Through Direct Channels

Is there any limitation on subscription or usage of the Add-on?

  • IDD minutes add-on and Flexi Min add-on are not applied in some countries, click here.
  • Incoming Roaming Minutes and Flexi Minutes are not applicable for roaming on Some Operators, click here.
  • Preferred number can only be any active Etisalat Mobile number

What will happen if the preferred number ported out and I still have it under the free preferred number Add-on?

This number will no longer be a preferred number and you will get end of call nonfictions each time you call this number while the calls to this number will be chargeable as per the normal rate.

I don’t need the 200 Local Minutes anymore; can I cancel it during the month?

Yes, you can cancel any Add-on during the month. When you do so, the Add-on rental will not be refunded and the remaining allowances will be kept to use until end of the month and will be removed by the start of next month.

It is the end of the month. I still have 150 Local minutes; will it be carried over to the next month?

No carry over of unused benefits, it renews every first of the month.

I subscribed to Flexible minutes Add-on in the last week of the month. How I will be charged and what is the allowance I will get?

Rentals and Allowances are prorated on subscription, Except Data Add-ons. Data allowance is fully granted while rentals are prorated

How can I check my usage?

  • Free SMS to 1012:
    • Package Details: NP
    • Balance Of Allowances: NP Balance
  • USSD commands *101# and *140# to check all remaining allowances
  • *170# to check data only
  • Through mobile app, IVR & Online

What is the consumption priority of the benefits?

Consumption priority is:

  • First – Add-ons
  • Second - Plan minutes & Data

I purchased a new postpaid line 3 months ago, I want to migrate it to Prepaid. Is there any exit charges?

  • Exit charges of AED300 apply for new customers, in case of cancellation/migrating back to Prepaid before 6 months.
  • Exit fee is not applicable for customers migrated to the new postpaid plan from existing postpaid plans.

What is the Yearly New Postpaid?

The Yearly New Postpaid is a postpaid plan with a contract that provides different sets of benefits:


Plan Flavor

Plan 150

Plan 250

Plan 500

Plan 1000

Plan A

Plan B

Plan A

Plan B

Plan A

Plan B

Plan A

Plan B

Bundled Minutes

200 Flexi

500 Local

300 Flexi

1000 Local

2000 Local

750 Flexi

1000 Flexi

2000 Local

Contract Duration

24 Months

12 Months

Data Allowance

6GB

12GB

25GB

100GB

Free preferred Etisalat Mobile number

1

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Total Monthly Rental
(Including VAT)

AED 157.5

AED 262.5

AED 525

AED 1,050

What is the connection fees of the Yearly New Postpaid plans?

Connection fees is 131.25 AED VAT inclusive.

Will I be charges in per second basis?

No. All Bundled Minutes are charged on Per Minute basis.

Will I get any extra benefits?

You will get a Sliver Numbers if you subscribed to any plan.

For the 150 Plan, How can I activate the preferred number?

Send an SMS with content “FNF<009715xxxxxxx>” to 1012 (Free of charge).

For the 150 Plan, How can I change the preferred number?

Send an SMS with content “R FNFspacespace” to 1012 (Free of charge)

I like the plans but I need more benefits. Will I be eligible to use Add-ons?

First Type:

Individual Add-ons (Auto Renewal): 

7 Add-ons Benefits

Monthly Rental Including VAT

Subscription

Free SMS to 1012

Single

Multiple

150 Flexible minutes

AED 52.5

FM

FM X

200 Local minutes

LM

LM X

100 International minutes

IM

IM X

500 Flexi SMS

(Local & International)

S

S X

1GB Local Data

D

D X

Preferred Number

FN 009715xxxxxxxx

--

50 Incoming roaming

AED 50

R

R X

X: is the count of multiple Add-on. 

Second type: 

Combo packages Add-ons:

1. Monthly Combo (Auto Renewal) Add-ons:

 

Combo

Rental Charges

Benefits

Subscription

Add-On Name

Rental Including VAT

Flexi Minutes

Local Minutes

Local Data

Preferred Number

Free SMS to 1012

Flexi Combo

AED 157.5

150

NA

3GB

Active Etisalat Mobile Number

CF 009715xxxxxxxx

Local Combo

AED 157.5

NA

200

3GB

CL 009715xxxxxxxx


2. Loyalty Redemption Combo (One-Time) Packs, costing 15,000 loyalty points per each, valid for 30 days:

 

Loyalty Combo Add-On Name

Flexi Minutes

Local Minutes

Local Data

Preferred Number

Flexi Combo Add-on

150

NA

3GB

Active Etisalat
Mobile Number

Is there any limitation on subscription or usage of the Add-on?

  • IDD minutes add-on and Flexi Min add-on are not applied in some countries, click here.
  • Incoming Roaming Minutes and Flexi Minutes are not applicable for roaming on Some Operators, click here.
  • Preferred number can only be any active Etisalat Mobile number

What does flexible minutes mean?

Flexible Minutes could be Local, International and Incoming while roaming.

Can I activate Combo add-on without entering a preferred number?

No. Preferred number has to be activated during Combo Add-on activation

What is the maximum number of Add-ons can be added during the same month?

Maximum Number of add-ons can be added in the same billing cycle, through:

  • Direct Channels (not Retailer Category): Maximum is 10 add-ons (Per type).
  • Retailers (i.e. Consumer via Retailer category): Maximum is 9 add-ons (All types).

How can I check my Add-ons usage?

  • Free SMS to 1012:
    • Package Details: NP
    • Balance Of Allowances: NP Balance
  • USSD commands *101# and *140# to check all remaining allowances
  • *170# to check data only
  • Through mobile app, IVR & Online

What is the consumption priority of the benefits?

Consumption priority is:

  • First – Add-ons
  • Second - Plan minutes & Data

What will happen if the preferred number ported out and I still have it under the free preferred number Add-on?

This number will no longer be a preferred number and you will get end of call nonfictions each time you calls this number while the calls to this number will be chargeable as per the normal rate.

I don’t need the 200 Local Minutes anymore; can I cancel it during the month?

Yes, you can cancel any Add-on during the month. When you do so, the Add-on rental will not be refunded and the remaining allowances will be kept to use until end of the month and will be removed by the start of next month.

It is the end of the month. I still have 150 Local minutes; will it be carried over to the next month?

No carry over of unused benefits, it renews every first of the month.

I subscribed to Flexible minutes Add-on in the last week of the month. How I will be charged and what is the allowance I will get?

Rentals and Allowances are prorated on subscription, Except Data Add-ons. Data allowance is fully granted while rentals are prorated

My contract period is over. What are my options now?

By the end of the contract, you can opt out of the yearly contract plan during which:

  • Provided allowances during the same month will continue until the end of the month & Rentals are charged in Full.
  • Following month, subscription will be moved to the New Postpaid Plan along with its benefits/Rental.
If not opting out, then you will continue same plan/benefits and can opt-out or migrate to any other plan without exit charges at any time.

Can I migrate from a flavor to another within the same plan?

Yes, you can. The below will happen:

  • The previous plan remaining data and voice allowances will be available until the end of the billing cycle. 
  • New plan allowances will be provided immediately. 
  • Data allowance will be given in full while minutes will be prorated.
  • New plan rental will be prorated for current month and charged in full starting from next billing cycle.

Will I receive a notification about contract expiry & how can I opt out of Yearly Postpaid plan?

  • Towards the end of 12/24 month contract, an SMS [one week and one day before the contract expires] will be sent informing that the plan will be continued with the same rental and benefits.
  • If you wish to opt out, send SMS “C AP” to 1012.

I have a contract postpaid plan and would like to migrate my line to prepaid/cancel my account. What will the exit charges be?

Exit charges of AED 105 (including VAT) X by the remaining months of the contract will apply however, the package allowances will remain until the end of the month and all rentals will be paid in full.

What are the VIP Plans?

VIP Plans are 24-month contract postpaid plans where you will get many benefits as shown below: 

Plan

Rentals (AED) (including VAT)

Benefits

Rental

1 Year Upfront

2 Years Upfront

Gold

(Gold Number)

 

525

NA

2,000 Local or 750 Flexi Mins + 25 GB + 50% Discount on the 2nd Year + 30 Hours Monthly Wi-Fi

Platinum

(Platinum Number)

1,050

2,000 Local or 1,000 Flexi Mins + 100 GB + 50% Discount on the 2nd Year + 30 Hours Monthly Wi-Fi

VIP 7,500

(Diamond Number)

 

7,875

78,750

126,000

7,500 Local Mins + 750 Intl Mins + 100 Roaming Mins + 7,500 SMS + 50 GB + 50% Discount on the 2nd Year + AED 3,500 Device Wallet

VIP 22,500

(Diamond + Number)

 

23,625

236,250

378,000

22,500 Local Mins + 2,250 Intl Mins + 300 Roaming Mins + 7,500 SMS + 100 GB+ 50% Discount on the 2nd Year + AED 3,500 Device Wallet

Is there any restriction or special eligibility rules to apply for VIP plans?

Any customer can subscribe for VIP plans but only with a new premium number.

What are the excluded countries for the international & Flexi minutes?

There are no excluded countries for international calling.

Will I get any extra benefits?

  • You will be a Prestige customer once you opt in to any of the VIP plans Except for "Gold (500)" bought from Etisalat Retail
  • 50% discount applies on the 2nd year rental with the same benefit

I like the plans but I need more benefits. Will I be eligible to use Add-ons?

You can use any of the New-Postpaid Add-ons if you have Gold & Platinum plans only.

Will I be charged in per second basis?

Local and International minutes are calculated on a per minute base

It is the end of the month. I still have 150 Local minutes; will it be carried over to the next month?

Unused in-bundle minutes can be carried forward to the next month (Carried over minutes validity is one month, so it cannot be carried over again to another month

Can I use the device wallet amount to pay my bills?

You can redeem the Device Wallet amount only against devices.

How can I use the device wallet amount?

  • You can redeem the entitled device amount by visiting any of Etisalat POS.
  • Deposited Wallet amount can be used only once to purchase one device.

Is there any expiry rules apply on device wallet amount?

  • Device Wallet validity is two years only.
  • In case two- year ended & you did not use your device wallet amount; the amount will expire and you will not be able to use it anymore.

What if the price of the device that I want is more/less than the amount in my device wallet?

If you are using the Wallet to redeem a device, and:

  • Device price is more than the available balance in Device Wallet, the remaining unpaid amount will be added to your next bill.
Example: If device costs AED 4500 & Device Wallet amount is AED 3500, you will pay the price gap (AED 1000) within the next bill.
  • Device price is less than the available balance in Device Wallet, System will deduct purchased device amount from the Wallet & the remaining amount in the wallet will be used to adjust other outstanding charges on your account.
Example: if device costs AED 2500 & Wallet amount is AED 3500, then the remaining AED 1000 will be credited to your account & can be used ONLY for paying your bill(s).

What is Etisalat Smart Plan?

Etisalat Smart Plan is an exciting plan, which offers voice & data benefits along with free minutes to preferred numbers, following are the available plans:

Plan

AED 150

AED 250

AED 600

AED 1,000

Rental (VAT inclusive)

AED 157.5

AED 262.5

AED 630

AED 1,050

Flexi Minutes

300

600

1,200

2,500

Local Data

Basic Data

(No Contract)

1 GB

2 GB

4 GB

10 GB

Additional Contract based Data Add-ons

1 Year Contract

2 GB

10 GB

14 GB

40 GB

2 years Contract

5 GB

16 GB

21 GB

90 GB

Preferred Number Minutes

N/A

1 Preferred Number (300 Minutes)

2 Preferred Numbers (600 Minutes)

3 Preferred Numbers (1,000 Minutes)

Will I be charged in per second basis?

Yes. Etisalat Smart Plan use per second pulse.

Is there any restriction or excluded countries for international calls?

International call rates depend on the Zone (See attachments for Lists of countries per Zone):

  • Zone 1: Deducted from bundled minutes then charged PAYG at 2 fils per second. For the list
  • Zone 2: Only charged as PAYG at 6 fils per second. For the list
  • Zone 3: Only charged as PAYG at different rates depending on the country. For the list

Is there any restriction or excluded countries for the flexible minutes?

  • Incoming roaming calls from flexible minutes apply to some countries only. Click here to see the list of excluded countries/operators.
  • International calls to Zone 2 and Zone 3 are not deducted from the bundled flexi minutes.

Will I be eligible to use New-Postpaid Add-ons?

No. Having Etisalat Smart plan, you will not be eligible to subscribe to New Postpaid Add-ons

How can I activate the preferred number?

Send an SMS with “ACT NAT <Preferred Number>” to 1012 free of charge.

How can I change the preferred number?

Send an SMS with “CHANGE NAT (Old Preferred Number) <space>(New Preferred Number)” to1012 free of charge.

Can I configure a non-Etisalat number as a preferred number?

Preferred number can be set as any landline or mobile number in UAE from any network.

Is there any restriction on changing the preferred number?

Preferred number can be changed once per month for AED 26.25 (VAT inclusive).

What format of the preferred number that I should use?

Preferred number should be entered in full format i.e. 00971xxxxxxx (no space).

It is the end of the month. I still have 50 flexi minutes; will it be carried over to the next month?

No carry over of unused benefits, it renews every first of the month.

How can I check my usage?

Send an SMS with “Balance” to 1012 free of charge or dial *140# and follow the instructions.

My contract period is over. What are my options now?

By the end of the contract, you can:

  • Continue on same plan/benefits.
  • Subscribe to data add-on again and start a new contract.
  • Migrate to any other plan without exit charges at any time.

I am still in the contract period and would like to migrate my line to prepaid/cancel my account. What will the exit charges be?

Exit charge for plans will be:

  • For 24 Months Contract Plan: AED 105 (including VAT) X remaining contract period.
  • For 12 Months Contract Plan: AED 52.5 (including VAT) X remaining contract period.
In addition, if you have a device associated with the contract, exit charge for the device will be (Device rental X remaining contract period).

How can I migrate my line to prepaid/cancel my account?

  • Cancellation will be done through BC/outlet
  • Exit charges will be collected on the spot upon your request to terminate the contract(s).

What is the Etisalat Emirati Plans?

The Etisalat Emirati Plan is a postpaid plan that offers voice, data, SMS, and minutes to preferred numbers covering local usages:

 

Plan 

150

250

600

1,000

Rental including 5% VAT

 

 157.5

262.5

630

1,050

Local Minutes

600

1,200

2,400

5,000

Local Data



 

Basic Data
(No Contract)

1 GB

2GB

4GB

10GB

Additional Contract based Data Add-ons

1 Year Contract

 

2GB

10GB

14GB

40GB

2 years Contract

 

5GB

16GB

21GB

90GB

Preferred Number Minutes

N/A

1 Preferred Number (300 Minutes)

2 Preferred Numbers (600  

Minutes)

3 Preferred Numbers (1,000 Minutes)

 

Local SMSs

150

300

600

1,000

Will I get any extra benefits?

You will get a Sliver Numbers for new account activation (with 24 Months contract)

Will I be charged in per second basis?

Yes. Etisalat Emirati Plans use per Second pulse.

What is the rate of international calls?

International call rates depend on the Zone (See attachments for Lists of countries per Zone):

  • Zone 1: Deducted from bundled minutes then charged PAYG at 2 fils per second. For the list
  • Zone 2: Only charged as PAYG at 6 fils per second. For the list
  • Zone 3: Only charged as PAYG at different rates depending on the country. For the list

Will I be eligible to use New-Postpaid Add-ons?

No. Having Etisalat Emirati plans, you will not be eligible to subscribe to New Postpaid Add-ons

How can I activate the preferred number?

Send an SMS with “ACT NAT ” to 1012 free of charge.

How can I change the preferred number?

Send an SMS with “CHANGE NAT (Old Preferred Number)(New Preferred Number)” to1012 free of charge.

Can I configure a non-Etisalat number as a preferred number?

Preferred number can be set as any landline or mobile number in UAE from any network.

Is there any restriction on changing the preferred number?

Preferred number can be changed once per month for AED 26.25 (VAT inclusive).

What format of the preferred number that I should use?

Preferred number should be entered in full format i.e. 00971xxxxxxx (no space).

How can I check my usage?

Send an SMS with “Balance” to 1012 free of charge or dial *140# and follow the instructions.

My contract period is over. What are my options now?

By the end of the contract, you can:

  • Continue on same plan/benefits.
  • Subscribe to data add-on again and start a new contract.
  • Migrate to any other plan without exit charges at any time.

I am still in the contract period and would like to migrate my line to prepaid/cancel my account. What will the exit charges be?

Exit charge for plans will be:

  • For 24 Months Contract Plan: AED 105 (including VAT) X remaining contract period.
  • For 12 Months Contract Plan: AED 52.5 (including VAT) X remaining contract period.
In addition, if you have a device associated with the contract, exit charge for the device will be (Device rental X remaining contract period).

How can I migrate my line to prepaid/cancel my account?

  • Cancellation will be done through BC/outlet
  • Exit charges will be collected on the spot upon your request to terminate the contract(s).

What is control line?

Control Line is a new type of lines, which combines the main features of Postpaid & Prepaid lines. In other words, you will get some monthly benefits for fixed monthly bill with no possibility for any increase. If you need to use more. Simply recharge your line.

What are the monthly benefits & charges?


Basic Bundles

Control Line 80
(Flexible Minutes)

Control Line 80
(Local Minutes)

 

Minutes Allowance

50

100

Data Allowance

1GB

Promotional Data (For a Limited Time only)

1GB

Monthly Rental (VAT inclusive)

AED 80

Is there any restriction on the flexi minutes?

Flexible Minutes can be used for Local & International calls only.

Does it work on per second basis?

No. In-bundle minutes are charged on a Per-minute basis.

The 100 Local minutes are not enough for me. What are my options to get more benefits?

You can recharge via prepaid cards to use the recharged amount to subscribe to the designated Control Line Add-Ons or you can use recharged balance on a PAYG basis after total consumption of basic allowances.

What are the Add-Ons that I can use?


Add-On

Price
(VAT Inclusive)

Subscription SMS

200 Local Minutes

AED 55
(Per each)

 

ALM

150 Flexible Minutes*

AFM

100 International Minutes

AIM

1GB Data

AD

Send SMS to 1012 for free to subscribe.  

Can I use any other channel to manage my Control Line?

Yes. You can manage your line using the below channels:

  • Dial *555#
  • Call 101 or 125
  • Use Etisalat Online Services website
  • Use My Etisalat UAE App

Will the Add-Ons charges be added to my bill?

No. Your bill cannot exceed the AED 80. You need to recharge your line with sufficient balance in order to avail the Add-Ons.

How I will be charged after consuming my benefits and start using PAYG?

 

Destination

Minute Rate (VAT inclusive)

Local Calls

38 fills

India, Pakistan, China, Bangladesh & Nepal

38 fills

International Zone 1

AED 1.05

International Zone 2

AED 2.1

Rest of the World

Per Country Rate 

Local Data

AED 1.05/MB

Is there any restriction on using the Flexible minutes?

Flexible minutes are not applicable for some destinations. To view it click here

It is the end of the month. I still have 20 Local minutes; will it be carried over to the next month?

No carryover of unused benefits, it renews every first of the month.

What is the consumption priority of the benefits?

Priority of consumption will be first for the add-on then basic bundle allowance.

Can I call special numbers using my bundle minutes?

No, special numbers cannot be called using bundle allowance.

Can I migrate my Control Line to Postpaid?

Yes, you can migrate it to Postpaid with no exit charge. However, the unconsumed allowances will be lost.

What are the types of postpaid data?

Following Postpaid data plans are available for new subscriptions:

  • Auto-renewal plans:
    • Regular Data with Social Data Plus
    • Monthly Social Data
    • Monthly Mini Data Plan
  • Global Data Plan (Auto-renewal for roamers).
  • One-Time Packages (Data Booster).

Is there any commitment for subscribing to any of the postpaid data packages?

3 months commitment applies only on the Global Data Plan. If you wish to cancel before 3 months, exit charge of Monthly Rental x Remaining Months applies. For the rest of the plans/packages, there is no commitment. You can cancel any time with no exit charge.

How can I manage my subscription?

Dial *101#, *170#, Call 125, or use Etisalat UAE Mobile App.

How can I check my usage?

  • For Global Data Plan: 
    • Dial *177#
  • For the rest of plans/packages:
    • Send SMS “DATA” to 1010 (32 fils/SMS)
    • Dial *170#
    • Use Etisalat UAE Mobile App

Will I receive a notification about my usage?

You will be notified via SMS in the following cases:

  • On consuming 80%, 90% and 100% of data packages
On consuming AED 10, AED 30, AED 50, AED 100 and multiples of AED 100 as out of bundle charges.

It is the end of the month and I still have allowance of my auto-renewal plan. Will it be carried over to the next month?

No carry-over of unused benefits, it renews every first of the month.

Does the social data supports Internet Calling Plan?

ICP is available for social Data users through one of the following options: 

  • Use the messaging feature only of BOTIM & C’Me, without subscribing to ICP.
  • Enable video/audio calling features, when they subscribe to ICP.

I have an auto-renewal plan and I am running out of data. What are my options?

You can do any of the following:

  • Wait until the next month for the benefit renewal.
  • Opt in to Monthly Mini Data Plan/Data Booster.
  • Use Pay as you go/Out of bundle rates.
  • Upgrade or re-subscribe. No need to cancel the package. Just subscribe again and the package will be renewed.

What is roaming service and how can I get it?

Roaming service enables you to use your Etisalat number while roaming. You can use number and pay on standard roaming rates or subscribe to the roaming packages that Etisalat provide and enjoy the bundled benefits.

Etisalat has Preferred Roaming Partners who you can connect to their network to enjoy the bundled benefits.

What happens if I call a non-preferred country/destination?

The call will proceed but will be charged as per standard roaming rates. We advise you to be aware of the destination you are calling to avoid extra roaming charges.

How can I explore the benefit/prices of the roaming packages and the standard rates of roaming service?

Simply dial *177# to explore and subscribe to all options related to roaming.

In addition, you can use the below subscription cancellation channels:

  • Dial *101#.
  • Use My Etisalat UAE App or Smiles App/Portal.
  • Visit website http://roam.etisalat.ae (When outside).

How can I check usage of my roaming services?

You can either:

  • Dial *177# or *101#.
  • Use My Etisalat UAE App.

Will I be notified about my usage?

You will be notified via SMS once consuming 50%, 100% & before expiry time.

I am located at Yemen. I am trying to use the service but it is not working. Why?

Unfortunately, the roaming Service is currently not working in Yemen Due to current situation.

I received an SMS while I was roaming. How much I will be charged?

Receiving SMS is free while roaming.

I have a prepaid line. Can I dial Satellite, Flight or Premium numbers while roaming?

No. It is blocked for prepaid, but it is allowed for postpaid and it will be charged according to roaming partners’ charges

I am roaming and I need to recharge my prepaid account. How can I do it?

You can use My Etisalat UAE App, related banking app, recharge voucher through USSD or ask a friend in UAE to top up.

Can I use the USSD *101#, *140#, *170# and *135# while roaming?

Yes, you can. All of them are working while roaming.

How will the units be deducted while roaming from packages or as PAYG?

Etisalat follows uniformed data allowance configuration across its packages; units’ calculation is based on the following conversion:

  • 1 GB = 1,000 MB.
  • 1 MB = 1,000 KB.
  • 1 KB = 1,024 Bytes.

Consuming data from a roaming data package or at a pay-as-you-go basis rates:

  • Allowance will be deducted on a 30 KB increments basis.
  • In Lebanon, customers’ pay-as-you-go roaming data usage (Without any package) will be rated on a 10 KB pulse.

Is there any commitment for subscribing to any of the roaming packages?

3 months commitment applies only on the Global Data Plan. If you wish to cancel before the 3 months, exit charge of Monthly Rental x Remaining Months applies.

Does the package validity start once I subscribe? In other words, if I subscribed to Daily Data Pack, when the 24 hours validity starts?

Validity starts from the first access/usage in roaming networks.

I have Hajj and Omra pack and it is still valid but I left Saudi Arabia. Can I still use it?

Hajj and Omra pack is available only in Saudi Arabia (KSA) on any network.

I have a postpaid plan with Flexi minutes and I get a roaming Voice Package that includes incoming minutes. What is the priority of consumption?

Incoming Roaming Minutes will be consumed first before Flexi add-ons.

I need to send an SMS to 1010. What is the charge?

SMS to 1010 costs 32fils if sender is inside UAE.

In case of roaming, it will be charges as per the standard SMS charge. 

Can I buy more than one voice pack at the same time?

  • Yes, you can simultaneously purchase roaming packages whether similar packs or different packs. However, allowances and validity periods are not cumulative. Usage priority shall be on the higher value.
Example: Daily Combo Pack + Economy Class Pack
  • When you start a valid roaming usage (whether voice or data), it is consumed first from the Economy Class Pack.
  • Once data is fully-consumed (but pack is still valid with voice allowances), succeeding data usage will activate the Daily Combo Pack 
  • When you make valid outgoing calls or receive incoming calls, it will consume from the Economy Class Pack.
  • Multiple subscriptions are not allowed for incoming voice roaming packs & global data plan.

What is Roaming Call Back service?

It is a service that enables you to make outgoing calls from abroad with flat rate of AED 3/Min using the below methods:

  • Dialing *145*00<phone number with international code>#, then press Call.
  • Downloading the Roaming Call Back App

Can I enjoy this Roaming Call Back service anywhere?

The Roaming Callback service is offered by Etisalat across 188 countries through more than 600 partner networks.

For the list of roaming partners and availability of roaming services, please visit www.etisalat.ae/roaminglist.

Please note that the Roaming Callback service code *145* could be blocked by some of the operators or used for their local services.

Using Roaming Call back service, does the flat rate cover all outgoing calls?

The destination number can be within the UAE, the visited country or any other IDD numbers (excluding calls to satellite, maritime and premium numbers). However, video calls are not supported.

How can I avail of this special rate and what is the subscription fees?

No opt-in/activation is required. Flat rate is offered by default and free of subscription charge to all postpaid and prepaid customers, consumers and business.

What happens if I use this service in a destination barred by Etisalat?

You will be notified (via flash message) "Callback cannot be initiated through this operator, please try another one."

What happens if I call a barred number?

You will be notified (via flash message) "Callback cannot be initiated to dialed destination."

Will these USSD callback calls appear in my bill/invoice?

Yes, they will be billed in your postpaid account as "Roaming Callback".

What is Etisalat Travelers’ Helpline?

If you need support while you are roaming, you can ask for Etisalat Customer Care support by Dialing *145*8002300# (free for postpaid customers, AED 3 for prepaid) and an expert will call you back immediately to help you through the issue that you face.

In case that you could not reach us through the Traveler helpline due to any reason, you can still call us on the standard numbers with outgoing roaming rates:

  • +971 8002300  (for Etisalat numbers)
  • +971400444101 (for Non-Etisalat numbers) 
  • Or write to us an email at roamingcare@etisalat.ae

What is Internet Calling Plan?

Etisalat Internet Calling plan is a monthly auto-renewal add-on for existing Etisalat mobile and eLife customers that enables you to make free App-to-App voice & video calls on two selected applications (BOTIM & C’Me)

Can I use any other video chatting application?

No. It is limited to BOTIM & C’Me

Who is eligible to opt in for it?

  • All Mobile Prepaid (Wasel, Five, SWYP, Visitor) & Postpaid customers, Individuals & Business accounts.
  • All Consumer Fixed Products (i.e. Al-Shamil, eLife, Bitstream, etc.) Except for (Fixed LTE, DEL and IPTV)
  • Control Line is not eligible to subscribe to the ICP

Does it require data subscription to work?

  • ICP for Mobile: Yes, it requires valid mobile data to work.
  • ICP for eLife: No, it does not require valid mobile data to work.

Will I get a free data with ICP?

No. ICP does not provide free data.

What are the data consumption rates for video/audio calls?

Data consumption rates are based on the call quality, which is determined by internet speed.

I have social data supports. Will it support Internet Calling Plan?

ICP is available for social Data users through one of the following options:

  • Use the messaging feature only of BOTIM & C’Me, without subscribing to ICP.
  • Enable video/audio calling features, when they subscribe to ICP.

I have sent the subscription SMS to subscribe for ICP for eLife. The package is not yet added. What should I do?

If the contact number is registered to more than one eLife account, the request will be rejected. You can use any other activation channels.

I am migrating my line. Does it affect my ICP subscription?

You will lose ICP add-on and you should subscribe once more after migration takes place.

Will the Apps work on iPads?

Yes, Just choose "Show iPad & iPhone Apps" in the iPad App store.

If ICP is active on my eLife account, can other connected devices use the apps to make voice & video calling?

Yes, all users connected to the same Wi-Fi can make voice & video calls through ICP on eLife.

Why are there only two applications supporting ICP? In addition, will it be increased soon?

Currently, C’Me & BOTIM applications are the ones that meet UAE regulatory framework requirements to offer VoIP calling within UAE.

New VoIP apps may be added to the list of supported apps once they meet the requirements.

Will the ICP work on the clone SIM (Multi-SIM)?

Yes, it will work on all SIM cards.

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