Are you a first-time visitor to the UAE and planning to get a mobile phone connection soon? If so, consider the services of Etisalat, which is the country’s leading telecommunications network. The company’s services include SMS, calls (local and international), and of course, mobile data.
Depending on your budget, Etisalat has many data plans for prepaid users. These include daily, weekly and monthly packages, each with its own amount of data and other services. In this article, we have compiled a list of the company’s data prepaid plans, to help you decide which plan — or plans — you can use!
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Etisalat Everyday Data Prepaid Plans and Packages
First of all, we will take a look at Etisalat’s “everyday” data prepaid plans. These include data allowances between 75 MB and 1 GB — data that credited and “reset” daily.
Benefits of Etisalat Everyday Data Prepaid Plans
The great thing about Etisalat’s everyday data prepaid plans is that you don’t have to worry about connectivity. You can expect Internet connection 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — without having to depend on Wi-Fi. This is certainly useful if you are outside or “on the go” most of the time. There are multiple options available, and prices start from as low as AED 1.5 per day!
List of Etisalat Everyday Data Prepaid Plans
Below is a list of Etisalat’s everyday data prepaid packages, grouped into daily, weekly, and monthly categories. For each plan/package, we have included the price, total amount of data, and data allowance per day.
Take note that these data plans come in the form of “local data” and “social data.” Basically, local data can be used to access any website — including social media — within the country. In contrast, social data is restricted to using Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, and other social media apps only.
Daily Etisalat Everyday Data Prepaid Plans
Etisalat’s everyday data prepaid plans (local and social data packs) are as follows:
Local Data
Daily local data packs range from AED 2.5 up to AED 30 only, offering total data of 75 MB up to 1000 MB or 1 GB, valid for one day. The features of each package are follows:
Etisalat AED 2.5 Daily 75 MB Pack
Price: AED 2.5
Total Data: 75 MB
Local Data Allowance / Day: 75 MB
Etisalat AED 4.2 Daily 150 MB Pack
Price: AED 4.2
Total Data: 150 MB
Local Data Allowance / Day: 150 MB
Etisalat AED 8 Daily 250 MB Pack
Price: AED 8
Total Data: 250 MB
Local Data Allowance / Day: 250 MB
Etisalat AED 15 Daily 500 MB Pack
Price: AED 15
Total Data: 500 MB
Local Data Allowance / Day: 500 MB
Etisalat AED 30 Daily 1 GB Pack
Price: AED 30
Total Data: 1 GB
Local Data Allowance / Day: 1 GB
Social Data
Daily social data packs range from AED 2.5 up to AED 4 only, offering total data of 150 MB up to 250 MB, valid for one day. Here are the details for each package:
Etisalat AED 2.5 Daily 150 MB Pack
Price: AED 2.5
Total Data: 150 MB
Social Data Allowance / Day: 150 MB
Etisalat AED 4 Daily 250 MB Pack
Price: AED 4
Total Data: 250 MB
Social Data Allowance / Day: 250 MB
Weekly Etisalat Everyday Data Prepaid Plans
Meanwhile, here are Etisalat’s local and social data packs that are valid for one week or seven (7) days.
Local Data
Weekly local data packs range from AED 15 up to AED 100, offering total data of 525 MB up to 7 GB, valid for seven (7) days.
Etisalat AED 15 Weekly 525 MB Pack
Price: AED 15
Total Data: 525 MB
Local Data Allowance / Day: 75 MB
Effective Price / Day: AED 2.14
Etisalat AED 25 Weekly 1.05 GB Pack
Price: AED 25
Total Data: 1.05 GB
Local Data Allowance / Day: 150 MB
Effective Price / Day: AED 3.57
Etisalat AED 40 Weekly 1.75 GB Pack
Price: AED 40
Total Data: 1.75 GB
Local Data Allowance / Day: 250 MB
Effective Price / Day: AED 5.71
Etisalat AED 60 Weekly 3.5 GB Pack
Price: AED 60
Total Data: 3.5 GB
Local Data Allowance / Day: 500 MB
Effective Price / Day: AED 8.57
Etisalat AED 100 Weekly 7 GB Pack
Price: AED 100
Total Data: 7 GB
Local Data Allowance / Day: 1 GB
Effective Price / Day: AED 14.29
Social Data
As for weekly social data packs, these range from AED 15 to AED 25, offering total data of 1.05 GB up to 1.75 GB, valid for seven (7) days.
Etisalat AED 15 Weekly 1.05 GB Pack
Price: AED 15
Total Data: 1.05 GB
Social Data Allowance / Day: 150 MB
Effective Price / Day: AED 2.14
Etisalat AED 25 Weekly 1.75 GB Pack
Price: AED 25
Total Data: 1.75 GB
Social Data Allowance / Day: 250 MB
Effective Price / Day: AED 3.57
Monthly Etisalat Everyday Data Prepaid Plans
The following everyday data prepaid plans are valid for one month, or 28 days, to be exact. The plans include local and social data packages, as well.
Local Data
Monthly local data packs range from AED 42 up to AED 200, offering total data of 2.1 GB up to 28 GB, valid for 28 days.
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
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
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
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
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
Social Data
Meanwhile, monthly social data packs range from AED 42 to AED 63, offering total data of 4.2 GB up to 7 GB, valid for 28 days.
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
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
How to Subscribe to Etisalat Everyday Data Plans
There are several ways of subscribing to Etisalat’s everyday data prepaid plans. Using your phone, simply dial *101# and follow the instructions onscreen. You will be asked to choose the Internet package and daily data offer that you want. Once you have chosen a package, confirm by replying with “1.”
Similarly, you can subscribe to the company’s data packages by downloading My Etisalat UAE mobile app via Google Play or App Store. Finally, you can do the same by going to the official website of Etisalat and following onscreen instructions.
Additionally, please note that Etisalat’s everday data plans are available for prepaid subscribers. For each package, the set amount of data is credited and “reset” daily. Once you use up your daily allowance for the day, data will be stopped and standard charges shall apply. Moreover, the prices indicated above are all VAT inclusive.
Other Etisalat Data Prepaid Plans
Aside from the above, here are some other data prepaid plans offered by Etisalat. Some of these plans are “bundled,” which means that it comes with a combination of data, call minutes, and SMS.
Etisalat WaselGo
WaselGo happens to be the base plan for Etisalat’s Wasel prepaid line. It comes with data as well as Flexi Minutes (including local and international minutes). You can subscribe to this plan by dialing *101# and following onscreen instructions.
Below are the specific details for each WaselGo plan:
Etisalat WaselGo Small
Price: AED 10.50
Data: 400 MB
Flexi Minutes: 15 minutes
Validity: 7 days
Etisalat WaselGo Medium
Price: AED 26.25
Data: 750 MB
Flexi Minutes: 40 minutes
Validity: 7 days
Etisalat WaselGo Large
Price: AED 52.50
Data: 2 GB
Flexi Minutes: 100 minutes
Validity: 7 days
Etisalat WaselGo Extra Large
Price: AED 78.75
Data: 3.5 GB
Flexi Minutes: 175 minutes
Validity: 7 days
Etisalat Unlimited Data Packages
Do you prefer unlimited data, but for a very limited time only? Then perhaps these packages are just what you need! Etisalat’s Super 1 Hour and Super 3 Hours packages offer unlimited data. These are available to prepaid SIM users.
The features of each plan are as follows:
Etisalat Super 1 Hour
Price: AED 3
Data Usage: unlimited
Validity: 1 hour
Etisalat Super 3 Hours
Price: AED 6
Data Usage: unlimited
Validity: 3 hours
NOTE: To subscribe to these packages, just dial *800*5# and follow the onscreen instructions.
Etisalat Plan for Filipinos
Good news for Pinoys in the UAE! Etisalat offers the Pinoy Pack, which comes with data, minutes, and SMS. Below are the features of the package:
Etisalat Pinoy Pack
Price: 20 AED
Data: 1 GB
SMS: 250 Flexi SMS
Local Minutes: 20 minutes
International Minutes: 20 minutes (to the Philippines only)
Barkada Minutes: 210 minutes (to other Pinoy Pack users only)
Validity: 7 Days
NOTE: To subscribe to this package, simply text “Pinoy” to 1020.
Etisalat Plans for Visitors
And last, but certainly not the least, there’s Visitor Line, a prepaid packages that is designed for UAE visitors. Each package comes with data, minutes, and Careem Pay credits.
Notably, Careem Pay is a digital wallet that you can use to pay for Careem’s services, which include rides, food orders, grocery purchases, and more. It’s definitely useful for visitors who are planning to stay in the UAE for just a short amount of time!
Etisalat Visitor Line
Price: AED 49
Data: 2 GB
Flexi Minutes: 30 minutes
Careem Credit: AED 100
Validity: 28 days
Etisalat Visitor Line+
Price: AED 79
Data: 4 GB
Flexi Minutes: 30 minutes
Careem Credit: AED 100
Validity: 28 days
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
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
Etisalat Visitor Line Unlimited
Price: AED 319
Data: Unlimited
Flexi Minutes: 100 minutes
Careem Credit: AED 100
Validity: 10 days
NOTE: You can subscribe to these plans by dialing *101# and following the onscreen instructions.
DISCLAIMER: The above guide is presented for general, information-sharing purposes only. For more information about Etisalat’s data prepaid plans and packages in the UAE, please visit the company’s official website.
Summary
As you can see, Etisalat provides a wide range of options when it comes to data plans and packages. You are bound to find a plan that fits your preference, depending on the budget, length of validity, local data, social data, and other factors. What’s more, the company offers “bundled” packages that include not just data, but SMS, and Flexi minutes (local and international), too.
Once you become an Etisalat subscriber, get ready to enjoy the company’s excellent telecommunications services. After all, this is a leading company not only in the UAE, but across the entire Middle East. In the meantime, if you are a new subscriber and you are wondering how to check your data balance, read this article to learn how to check your Etisalat data balance and credit online.
