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Activate call waiting etisalat done right: prerequisites, steps and proof

By Tasleem Akhtar | Senior Telecom Advisor | Updated 2026-04-15

Activate Call Waiting: Care lines: e& 101 or 8005800, du 155 or 800155; SIM/ID services need a business center visit with Emirates ID. Prices and promos change often and many offers are targeted per-line; confirm the live price in the app or USSD menu before paying;.

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Activate Call Waiting: Care lines: e& 101 or 8005800, du 155 or 800155; SIM/ID services need a business center visit with Emirates ID. Prices and promos change often and many offers are targeted per-line; confirm the live price in the app or USSD menu before paying;.

Answer checked September 2026.

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This is the "activate call waiting etisalat" procedure written the way the operator runs it - prerequisites first, then steps, then what counts as proof it worked.

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Activate call waiting etisalat done right - what decides it

This phrasing sits inside a cluster with 47 related UAE queries - the busiest measured at 170 searches a month. That matters: a page written for one exact wording answers faster than a generic category page.

Most of the friction in this procedure is paperwork, not technology - the wrong document or an unregistered name stalls it for days. The prep list at the end is what removes that.

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du APN settings that actually matter

Almost every APN problem is a wrong or missing access point name on a phone or a 5G router after a SIM swap. For du the national APN is usually left at its default; adding a manual APN is mainly needed when a device was configured for another carrier.

Steps

  1. Android: Settings > Network > Access Point Names > reset to default before typing anything.
  2. iPhone: it normally configures itself - if not, reset via Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options.
  3. du 5G router: log in to 192.168.1.1, WAN > APN, leave blank/default unless the SIM was moved from another operator.
  4. Reboot after changing; an APN edit only applies at the next attach.
  5. If data works but MMS or hotspot fails, that is a second APN entry (mms/hiprio), not the main one.
What is the du APN?
Leave the default - du provisions it on the SIM. Manual entry is only needed on imported devices.
Does APN affect speed?
Not your line speed; a wrong APN can block data entirely or force a slower bear

This section is written to answer: apn; settings; access point.

Source: verified resources · full guide

Activating a new du SIM or line

Activation is an identity step, not a technical one: the SIM is live once the Emirates ID/passport check clears, and most "SIM not working" tickets are an unregistered line or a locked device.

Steps

  1. Register with Emirates ID (residents) or passport (visitors) at a store, kiosk or through the app.
  2. Insert the SIM, restart the phone, wait for the network SMS - that is the activation signal.
  3. For a postpaid number transfer, complete the port request with the losing operator details.
  4. If the phone shows "no service", test the SIM in another handset to separate device from line.
  5. Visitors: a tourist line has a fixed life; extend or convert before it expires.
How long does du SIM activation take?
Minutes when the ID check passes; longer if the identity record needs manual review.
Can I activate without visiting a store?
eSIM and app-based activation exist for eligible customers.

This section is written to answer: activate; activation; sim; register; emirates id.

Source: verified resources · full guide

eSIM on du: setup in five minutes

An eSIM removes the plastic, which matters for a visitor landing at DXB or a second line for work. The line provisions from an QR or the app, and it keeps your number if you convert a physical SIM.

Steps

  1. Check the handset supports eSIM and is not carrier-locked.
  2. In the du app, choose line > switch to eSIM (or buy an eSIM plan for a visitor).
  3. Scan the QR in Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM; label the line (Work/Home).
  4. Keep the old line active for the first hour in case activation needs a retry, then delete the old profile.
  5. For travel, add the roaming or destination data pack before you fly, not at the gate.
Can I have two numbers on one iPhone?
Yes - dual SIM with one eSIM active and the physical or second eSIM line.
Does eSIM cost extra?
No separate charge on the du app for conversion; the plan price is what changes.

This section is written to answer: esim; sim; activation; dual sim; visitor.

Source: verified resources · full guide

Switching a business line from Etisalat to du with the same landline number - what 3 months free really saves

When you move a business fixed line from Etisalat to du and keep the existing landline number, there are two pricing routes: the promotional discounted price printed on the current application form, or 3 months free at standard (non-discounted) monthly price. The waiver cannot be stacked on top of the discount - it is an either/or choice on the same order. The counterintuitive part: a bundle discounted 40 percent for only 3 months can still cost MORE over a year than 3 completely free months at standard price (e.g. Starter Ultra 12m: promo totals 5,389.20 vs 4,491 with the waiver). The plan finder on this site's business page computes both totals from the live form figures for the exact plan and emirate you pick.

Steps

  1. Check the landline number and account-name match on the Etisalat bill - the port request must carry identical details.
  2. Tell the account manager explicitly: migration with number retention, not a new installation - a new install defaults to promo pricing and loses the waiver question entirely.
  3. Ask for both totals written on the proposal: discounted-12-month vs waiver-12-month, and tick the cheaper one.
  4. Keep the Etisalat service live until the agreed port date so the internet does not dip during cutover.
  5. If Etisalat is still inside its minimum term, read their cancellation terms before scheduling.
Does the landline number actually stay the same?
Yes - the 3-months-free option is tied to same-number porting; a brand-new line goes through normal promo onboarding instead.
Can I get the discount AND 3 months free?
No - one or the other on the same order form. Compare the 12-month totals; for the flat-rate Pro plan the waiver is unambiguous, for deep short promos it can go either way.

This section is written to answer: landline migration; number port; etisalat switch; fixed line waiver; business internet.

Source: verified resources · full guide

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About this page

Written by Tasleem Akhtar, Senior Telecom Advisor. Independent service: we are not du or Etisalat, we do not sell your data, and we never route you into a call queue. Figures are read from the public operator pricing and help pages, then a person checks your address, your bill and your router lights before you commit to anything.

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