Re-registering mobile phones?
Heard about this on the radio, but the info I have seems incomplete and contradictory........... we all have to go to Etisalat/Du/etc this week to show that our phones genuinely belong to us, and to prove that we are who we say we are......... correct? :blink:
If we don't do this, our outgoing calls will be blocked until we do........... :huh: |
Re: Re-registering mobile phones?
Only if you've had a text message as there are 2 or 3 waves of this happening.
You can register them to you now so you don't get involved in mad queuing by crazy people. |
Re: Re-registering mobile phones?
Originally Posted by The Dean
(Post 10484033)
Heard about this on the radio, but the info I have seems incomplete and contradictory........... we all have to go to Etisalat/Du/etc this week to show that our phones genuinely belong to us, and to prove that we are who we say we are......... correct? :blink:
If we don't do this, our outgoing calls will be blocked until we do........... :huh: |
Re: Re-registering mobile phones?
Was in AD mall at lunchtime and there must have been a 100 people queuing at the Etisalat counter.
I did mine a few weeks ago. It is just a simple form to fill in and a scan of your National ID card. Took five minutes. Didnt even have to show my mobile. |
Re: Re-registering mobile phones?
Originally Posted by The Dean
(Post 10484033)
Heard about this on the radio, but the info I have seems incomplete and contradictory........... we all have to go to Etisalat/Du/etc this week to show that our phones genuinely belong to us, and to prove that we are who we say we are......... correct? :blink:
If we don't do this, our outgoing calls will be blocked until we do........... :huh: You can also register your wife's phone at the same time (even if she's not with you) so you both don't have to visit Etisalat. I would recommend the Etisalat desk in Dubai Marina Walk (outside Spinneys) as it is always quiet (never seen a queue there). |
Re: Re-registering mobile phones?
I've kinda been ignoring this and hoping it would go away. Is there a good reason for it (:rofl:), or a reason for it at all?
Also, is it possible to convert a post-paid Etisilat number to pre-paid? |
Re: Re-registering mobile phones?
Originally Posted by The Dean
(Post 10484033)
Heard about this on the radio, but the info I have seems incomplete and contradictory........... we all have to go to Etisalat/Du/etc this week to show that our phones genuinely belong to us, and to prove that we are who we say we are......... correct? :blink:
If we don't do this, our outgoing calls will be blocked until we do........... :huh: It was a long time ago since I got the missus a SIM card, but seem to remember having to give copy of passport. That was obviously a waste of time. |
Re: Re-registering mobile phones?
Loads of scaremongering about this! Phones are not being cut off today and yes, everyone will need to reregister, but not necessarily by today. You should be sent an SMS telling you what your deadline is and you should adhere to that but if yuo miss it, you have leeway.
You can reregister at any time and the person who bought the SIM is the one who must register. You can't get another person to do it on your behalf, even if they are the user of the phone. You can get it done anytime, so might as well get it out of the way. |
Re: Re-registering mobile phones?
Originally Posted by Meow
(Post 10485650)
You can't get another person to do it on your behalf, even if they are the user of the phone.
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Re: Re-registering mobile phones?
Originally Posted by the_red_sheep
(Post 10485605)
I've kinda been ignoring this and hoping it would go away. Is there a good reason for it (:rofl:), or a reason for it at all?
Also, is it possible to convert a post-paid Etisilat number to pre-paid? It's a bit of a process and you need letters from everyone, obviously. |
Re: Re-registering mobile phones?
unless you receive an SMS from them asking you to register / re-register, your ok
went to MOE last night and the line around the small Etisalat counter was miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiles long |
Re: Re-registering mobile phones?
I recommend the big Etisalat centre behind the Dusit, but before you get to the Al Murooj Rotana - huge car park there too, and about 30 customer service desks once you get inside.
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Re: Re-registering mobile phones?
Originally Posted by The Dean
(Post 10484033)
Heard about this on the radio, but the info I have seems incomplete and contradictory........... we all have to go to Etisalat/Du/etc this week to show that our phones genuinely belong to us, and to prove that we are who we say we are......... correct? :blink:
If we don't do this, our outgoing calls will be blocked until we do........... :huh: yes this has been going on a for many a month now....... because you can buy your sim cards at car4 and the rest, quite often the forms are inputted wrong.... so now they are starting again, everyone must redo them, even if you havent been told yet, go and do it, and if there isnt a queue then go for it, all they need is a copy of id for their file and fill out a new form, you can get it online and print out. |
Re: Re-registering mobile phones?
Originally Posted by Mogs
(Post 10485587)
Yes it's true.
You can also register your wife's phone at the same time (even if she's not with you) so you both don't have to visit Etisalat. I would recommend the Etisalat desk in Dubai Marina Walk (outside Spinneys) as it is always quiet (never seen a queue there). |
Re: Re-registering mobile phones?
Originally Posted by NorthernLad
(Post 10485615)
From what I understand, there is nothing required until you receive a SMS which is being done in stages.
It was a long time ago since I got the missus a SIM card, but seem to remember having to give copy of passport. That was obviously a waste of time. |
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