How to Activate Etisalat Sim? 4 Easy steps

The first and most important step to successfully communicating via your mobile phone is to activate Etisalat sim. Have you bought an Etisalat SIM and want to activate it? Here is a complete guide. By following it, you can enjoy strapless connectivity on your Etisalat network.

Among various service providers in the United Arab Emirates, Etisalat is the leading player in terms of the wide range of networks with user-friendly promotions and packages. Whether you are a permanent resident in the United Arab Emirates or a traveler from another country, you can be part of the Etisalat network by buying a sim card from the nearest retailer. The steps to activate Etisalat SIM cards in UAE are simple and quick.

1. Buy a SIM card

You can buy a new Etisalat connection from a nearby retailer or online store. However, travelers and residents have different requirements to buy and activate Etisalat Sim in the UAE.

If you are a resident you need to submit Emirates ID and some additional documents. On the other hand, if you are not a permanent resident such as a traveler you can buy a tourist SIM without submitting permanent residency documents but traveling information like passport number etc.

2. Insert the SIM into the phone

You are already familiar with how SIM cards work with mobile phones. Just open the SIM tray of your mobile put the SIM card into it and switch the device on. 

3. Activate Etisalat Sim by USSD code

Most of the packaging of the newly bought Etisalat SIM is written with an activating code of *122#. After dialing this number, it will ask some basic questions about you, and if you answer them, you can activate your SIM card.

But now, when you buy a new sim card it is issued with your name, just put it into your mobile device and restart the phone, and your Etisalat Sim will be automatically activated. After that, you will get a confirmation message of the activation.

eSIM short for embedded subscriber identity module, is a chip built into mobile phones that allows you to enjoy all services of a mobile operator without inserting any physical SIM card. These services include making phone calls, sending and receiving messages, and using the Internet.

Before buying Etisalat eSIM make sure the current model of your phone company supports eSIM. You can check this by reading the manual that you were provided while purchasing the mobile phone, or you can know this by visiting its official website. Most of the new models from popular companies like Apple & Samsung support eSIM.

To activate Etisalat eSIM is not much different on different mobile types but here we will discuss methods of activating eSIM for both companies e.g. iPhone & Samsung.

Activate Etisalat eSIM on iPhone

Activating Etisalat eSIM on iPhone is just a few steps away:

• Buy Etisalat eSIM from the nearest retailer.
• Register eSIM and its associated services on your mobile phone
• Once the registration is completed you are provided with a QR code.
• Open the iPhone settings and cellular option
• Go to “Add cellular plan”
• Scan the QR Code that you got after completing the registration process, and wait for a while for that process to be completed.
• After a few seconds, your Etisalat eSIM will be activated on your iPhone. In case of any problem restart your phone and repeat the steps.

Activate Etisalate eSIM with Samsung

The process of activating Etisalat eSIM with Samsung mobile is quite different, just a little bit. 

• After buying and getting the QR code go to “Settings” on your Samsung phone.
• Find “Sim Card Manager” and open it.
• Choose eSIM from the given list.
• Hit “Add Network”
• Scan the provided QR code and the process of activation will start.
• Now your eSIM is activated. Now you can make a call to the most important person and tell them about a new connection.

Bottom Line

The process of activating your Etisalat SIM is quick easy and straightforward. Whether you’re a permanent resident or traveler and making a plan to buy a new connection to get in touch with your friends and family this article served as a complete guide regarding activating physical or Etisalat eSIM. 

It is worth mentioning that if you are a traveler you will need a passport number, date of birth, country, and date of arrival in UAE to buy and activate Etisalat sim. If are you also planning to buy DU you can activate Du Sim by following these simple steps.