How often do you subscribe to data plans on your mobile phone — daily, weekly, monthly? In the UAE, telecommunications company Etisalat provides many data prepaid plans for its customers. In this article, we will focus on monthly plans, particularly those that are valid for exactly 28 days.
Indeed, subscribing to a data plan every month is practical, especially since most of us receive our salaries for the same amount of time. It’s also easier to remember a specific day of the month for renewing data plans, don’t you think? And so, we thought it would be a great idea to list Etisalat’s 28-day data plans… all in one place!
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Monthly Etisalat Everyday Data Plans
The following list gathers 28-day data plans of Etisalat. Some of these are “standalone” plans that include data only, while others are “bundled” plans that include SMS, call minutes, and other features.
Notably, the plans fall under Etisalat’s “Everyday Data Plans.” Basically, these are Internet plans that allocate a specific amount of data allowance per day. These plans are available in daily, weekly, and monthly packs; although for this article, we shall focus only on the monthly packs.
Meanwhile, please take note that the company’s mobile data can be classified into “local data” and “social data,” as follows:
- Local Data — Data used to access any website within the country, including social media websites; and
- Social Data — Data that is restricted to using Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, and other social media apps only.
Local Data Plans
When it comes to local data, here are the monthly plans offered by Etisalat to its prepaid subscribers:
Etisalat AED 42 Monthly 2.1 GB Pack
Price: AED 42
Total Data: 2.1 GB
Local Data Allowance / Day: 75 MB
Effective Price / Day: AED 1.50
Priced at AED 42, this pack comes with total data of 2.1 GB, valid for 28 days. The local data allowance is 75 MB per day, while the effective price per day is AED 1.50.
Etisalat AED 63 Monthly 4.2 GB Pack
Price: AED 63
Total Data: 4.2 GB
Local Data Allowance / Day: 150 MB
Effective Price / Day: AED 2.25
This pack comes with 4.2 GB of total data, valid for 28 days at a cost of AED 63. For each day, the local data allowance is 150 MB and the effective price is AED 2.25.
Etisalat AED 90 Monthly 7 GB Pack
Price: AED 90
Total Data: 7 GB
Local Data Allowance / Day: 250 MB
Effective Price / Day: AED 3.21
The above pack is valid for 28 days, featuring 7 GB total data and priced at AED 90. Thus, the effective price per day is 3.21, and the local data allowance per day is 250 MB.
Etisalat AED 130 Monthly 14 GB Pack
Price: AED 130
Total Data: 14 GB
Local Data Allowance / Day: 500 MB
Effective Price / Day: AED 4.64
Priced at AED 130, the above pack includes 14 GB total data, valid for 28 days. The local data allowance is 500 MB per day, while the effective price per day is AED 4.64.
Etisalat AED 200 Monthly 28 GB Pack
Price: AED 200
Total Data: 28 GB
Local Data Allowance / Day: 1 GB
Effective Price / Day: AED 7.14
This pack comes with 28 GB of total data, valid for 28 days at a cost of AED 200. For each day, the local data allowance is 1 GB and the effective price is AED 7.14.
Social Data Plans
As for social data plans, here’s what Etisalat has to offer to those who are looking for 28-day packages:
Etisalat AED 42 Monthly 4.2 GB Pack
Price: AED 42
Total Data: 4.2 GB
Social Data Allowance / Day: 150 MB
Effective Price / Day: AED 1.50
The above pack is valid for 28 days, featuring 4.2 GB total data and priced at AED 42. Thus, the effective price per day is 1.50, and the social data allowance per day is 150 MB.
Etisalat AED 63 Monthly 7 GB Pack
Price: AED 63
Total Data: 7 GB
Social Data Allowance / Day: 250 MB
Effective Price / Day: AED 2.25
Priced at AED 63, the above pack includes 7 GB total data, valid for 28 days. The social data allowance is 250 MB per day, while the effective price per day is AED 2.25.
NOTE: The prices stated above are inclusive of VAT. Also, please note that Etisalat’s Everyday Data Plans are credited and “reset” daily. As soon as you consumer your data allowance for the day, the plan will be stopped and standard charges would apply.
How to Subscribe to Etisalat Everyday Data Plans
To subscribe to the above everyday data prepaid plans, all you have to do is dial *101# and follow the onscreen instructions. Select the Internet package and daily data that you want. As soon as you have selected a package, confirm by replying with “1.”
Another way to subscribe to Etisalat’s data plans is by going to the company’s official website or by downloading the My Etisalat UAE mobile app through App Store or Google Play. To use these platforms, you’ll need to create and register an account. Afterwards, just log in, navigate to the plans you want, and follow the onscreen instructions to subscribe.
Other Monthly Plans by Etisalat
Aside from Everyday Data Plans, Etisalat also features packages for visitors, or those who are visiting the UAE for just a short period of time.
Etisalat Plans for Visitors
The following prepaid plans are geared towards UAE visitors. Each plan comes with data, call minutes, and Careem Pay credits. Careem Pay is a digital wallet that can be used as payment for Careem’s services. These include rides, food orders, grocery purchases, and other services.
Etisalat Visitor Line
Price: AED 49
Data: 2 GB
Flexi Minutes: 30 minutes
Careem Credit: AED 100
Validity: 28 days
This pack comes with 2 GB of total data, valid for 28 days at a cost of AED 49. It also includes 30 Flexi Minutes and AED 100 as Careem Pay credit.
Etisalat Visitor Line+
Price: AED 79
Data: 4 GB
Flexi Minutes: 30 minutes
Careem Credit: AED 100
Validity: 28 days
The above pack is valid for 28 days, featuring 4 GB total data and priced at AED 79. It also comes with Careem Pay credit amounting to AED 100, and 30 Flexi Minutes.
Etisalat Visitor Line Premium
Price: AED 125
Data: 8 GB
Flexi Minutes: 120 minutes
UAE WiFi Hours: 5 hours
Careem Credit: AED 100
Validity: 28 days
Priced at AED 125, the above pack includes 8 GB total data, valid for 28 days. It also includes 30 Flexi Minutes, 5 UAE WiFi hours, and AED 100 Careem Pay credit.
Etisalat Visitor Line Premium+
Price: AED 200
Data: 22.5 GB
Flexi Minutes: 525 minutes
UAE WiFi Hours: 30 hours
Careem Credit: AED 100
Validity: 28 days
This pack comes with 22.5 GB of total data, valid for 28 days at a cost of AED 200. It also includes Careem Pay credit amounting to AED 100, 525 Flexi Minutes, and 30 UAE WiFi hours.
DISCLAIMER: The above guide is presented for general, information-sharing purposes only. To learn more about Etisalat’s 28-day data plans and latest offerings, please visit the company’s official website.
Summary
For those of you who prefer to subscribe or renew mobile data plans monthly, the above packages are certainly good options! It also helps that there are several ways to subscribe to these plans: via SMS, the Etisalat website, or the My Etisalat UAE mobile app.
Meanwhile, if you’re a “heavy data” user, then consider subscribing to Etisalat’s 100 GB data plan. Read this article to learn all about it!