The Etisalat 9 fils per minute international call offer is activated by dialing *050# from a prepaid Etisalat line, then selecting the destination country from the menu that appears. Rates, exact validity period, and eligible countries rotate as a promotional offer rather than a fixed published tariff, so confirming the live terms in the My Etisalat UAE app before relying on a cached number matters.
What to do now:
- Dial *050# and check what’s currently listed under International Calling Plans
- Confirm the exact price and validity shown before confirming activation
- Cross-check in the My Etisalat UAE app if the USSD menu looks outdated
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Why the Price You See Online May Be Wrong
9 fils offer is the informal name UAE residents use for Etisalat’s discounted international call promotions — but this isn’t one fixed plan with a permanent price.
Published figures for this exact offer genuinely conflict across sources, ranging from roughly AED 5 per week with auto-renewal, to AED 5 for a 30-minute daily pack, to AED 5.25 per day. Some versions run for 24 hours, others for 30 days. This inconsistency exists because Etisalat rotates country-specific and time-limited variants of the offer rather than running one permanent plan. Any number published more than a few weeks ago should be treated as unverified until confirmed live.
How to Activate the 9 Fils Offer
The USSD method works from any Etisalat prepaid handset without needing the app installed first.
- Dial *050# and press call
- Select International Calling Plans from the menu
- Choose your destination country — India and Pakistan are consistently included; others rotate
- Confirm the price and validity shown before selecting
- Wait for the confirmation SMS
Postpaid Etisalat lines are not eligible for this exact prepaid tariff. Postpaid users instead need to check IDD minute bundles or international add-ons inside the My Etisalat UAE app, which run on separate pricing.
Pro tip: If the USSD menu looks empty or outdated, open the My Etisalat UAE app and check Promotions → International Offers directly — the app reflects live offer availability faster than the USSD menu does, and country coverage sometimes drops without notice.
Eligible Countries and Common Variants
Country coverage for this offer shifts between promotional cycles, which is part of why fixed lists published elsewhere go stale.
| Country | Typically Included |
|---|---|
| India | Consistently available |
| Pakistan | Consistently available |
| Bangladesh, Egypt | Rotates in and out |
| Philippines, Nepal | Sometimes included in wider promos |
This offer does not apply to every country on the standard IDD list — if a destination isn’t shown in the *050# menu or the app, the standard prepaid international rate applies instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if the 9 fils offer is active on Etisalat?
Dial *050# from your Etisalat prepaid line and look for International Calling Plans in the menu, or open the My Etisalat UAE app and check Promotions. The app tends to reflect current offer availability more reliably than the USSD menu, especially when country coverage has recently changed.
What is the Etisalat 9 fils offer code to India?
Dial *050# and select India from the International Calling Plans menu when it appears. India is one of the most consistently included destinations in this offer, though the exact price and validity period shown should be confirmed at the time of activation rather than assumed from an older source.
Can postpaid Etisalat users get the 9 fils rate?
No, this specific prepaid tariff does not apply to postpaid lines. Postpaid customers should instead check IDD minute bundles or international add-ons through the My Etisalat UAE app, which are priced separately from the prepaid 9 fils promotion.
Last verified: July 2026 Reviewed by: UAE Content Team Source: e& (Etisalat) UAE — My Etisalat UAE App
