As an expat in Dubai, one of the very first things that you probably applied for was a mobile phone subscription. And most likely, you applied for a mobile phone connection with Etisalat, which happens to be the largest telecommunications company in the GCC region.
With company headquarters based in Abu Dhabi and governed by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), Etisalat has around 12 million customers! It also offers a wide range of plans, depending on your budget. In this article, we will take a look at Etisalat’s 50 AED and 55 AED monthly data packages.
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Guide to Activating Etisalat Monthly Data Packages
For prepaid subscribers, Etisalat has several plans including data, local and international minutes, and other features. Two of the most popular monthly data packages are the 50 AED and 55 AED package. Let’s take a look at each of them!
How to Activate Etisalat Monthly Data Package 50 AED
Etisalat’s 50 AED monthly data package comes with 1GB of local data valid for 28 days. It also includes 50 Flexi minutes, which you can use to make local and international calls to select locations.
You can subscribe to the 50 AED package in several ways:
- Subscribe through the My Etisalat UAE app;
- Text “COM50” to 1012; or
- Dial *170# or *101# and select your preferred options.
NOTE: You can download the My Etisalat UAE app via App Store, Google Play, and App Gallery.
Terms and Conditions for Etisalat Monthly Data Package 50 AED
The terms and conditions for the 50 AED package are as follows:
- Price is exclusive of VAT.
- The data can be used within the UAE only.
- Every 28 days, the plan “auto renews,” with a 10-day grace period between renewals.
- You will receive notifications once you reach 50 percent, 80 percent, and 100 percent consumption.
- You can use Flexi minutes to make calls within the UAE, as well as to select international locations. Check out this link to see the countries included in your Flexi pack.
- As soon as all your Flexi minutes have been consumed, standard costs will apply.
Meanwhile, in order to monitor your usage, you can use the My Etisalat UAE app or dial *170*1# or *101#.
On the other hand, if you want to unsubscribe from the package, simply text “C COM50” to 1012. Another option is to dial *170# or *101# and select your preferred options.
How to Activate Etisalat Monthly Data Package 55 AED
Etisalat’s 55 AED monthly data package is also popular among subscribers. It comes with 1GB local data and 50 Flexi minutes, valid for 28 days.
To subscribe to the 55 AED package, simply text “DATA AED 55” to 1355. You will receive an SMS confirmation once your data has been activated.
Likewise, if you want to activate or deactivate your package, just dial *135#5#1# and follow the corresponding instructions.
Terms and Conditions for Etisalat Monthly Data Package 55 AED
The following are the terms and conditions for the 55 AED package:
- Price is exclusive of VAT.
- The data can be used within the UAE only.
- Every 28 days, the plan “auto renews,” with a 10-day grace period between renewals.
- You will receive notifications once you reach 50 percent, 80 percent, and 100 percent consumption.
- You can use Flexi minutes to make calls within the UAE and to select international locations. Check out this link to see the countries included in your Flexi pack.
- As soon as all your Flexi minutes have been consumed, standard costs will apply.
Summary
These days, mobile phone subscriptions are a necessary part of life. We need data for communication, as well as for online activities such as research, shopping, and other transactions. When you’re on a budget, it also helps that Etisalat has 50 AED and 55 AED packages that you can use on a monthly basis.
DISCLAIMER: The above guide is presented for general, information-sharing purposes only. To know the latest details about their mobile plans, please visit the official website of Etisalat.
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