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Telecom Plans in UAE

Compare home internet, postpaid and prepaid plans from Etisalat (e&) and du — updated May 2026.

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Which one is right for you?

  • Abu Dhabi / Northern Emirates: e& has better coverage
  • Dubai / Free Zones: Both are equally good; du slightly cheaper
  • No contract wanted: du offers month-to-month
  • Roaming frequently: e& covers 150+ countries
  • Visitor / short stay: Prepaid SIM — no commitment
du Telecomdu Home 100Best Value

Contract: No contract / 12 months

Speed

100 Mbps

Monthly

AED 269

Router

Free Wi-Fi 5 router

TV

Basic du TV package

Unlimited dataNo-contract optiondu TV includedFlexible terms
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e& EtisalateLife 100

Contract: 12 months

Speed

100 Mbps

Monthly

AED 289

Router

Free Wi-Fi 5 router

TV

1 eLife TV box

Unlimited dataFree installation1 TV box included800-ETISALAT support
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du Telecomdu Home 250

Contract: 12 months

Speed

250 Mbps

Monthly

AED 349

Router

Free Wi-Fi 6 router

TV

du TV + 1 device

Unlimited dataWi-Fi 6 routerdu TV boxNo activation fee
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e& EtisalateLife 250

Contract: 12 months

Speed

250 Mbps

Monthly

AED 369

Router

Free Wi-Fi 6 router

TV

2 eLife TV boxes

Unlimited dataWi-Fi 6 router2 TV boxeseLife TV included
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du Telecomdu Home 500

Contract: 12 months

Speed

500 Mbps

Monthly

AED 459

Router

Wi-Fi 6 router

TV

du TV + 2 devices

Unlimited data2 TV boxesSmart home hubFree static IP option
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e& EtisalateLife 500

Contract: 12 months

Speed

500 Mbps

Monthly

AED 499

Router

Wi-Fi 6 router

TV

3 eLife TV boxes

Unlimited data3 TV boxesPremium channelsSmart home ready
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du Telecomdu Home 1 Gbps

Contract: 12 months

Speed

1 Gbps

Monthly

AED 559

Router

Wi-Fi 6 Pro router

TV

Premium du TV

Unlimited dataWi-Fi 6 ProPremium sports channelsPriority support
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e& EtisalateLife 1 Gbps

Contract: 12 months

Speed

1 Gbps

Monthly

AED 599

Router

Wi-Fi 6 Pro router

TV

Premium eLife TV

Unlimited dataWi-Fi 6 ProPremium TV bundleGaming optimised
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du Telecomdu Home 2 Gbps

Contract: 12 months

Speed

2 Gbps

Monthly

AED 699

Router

Wi-Fi 6E mesh router

TV

Premium du TV + 4K

Fastest du home planMesh Wi-Fi4K TV bundleSmart home bundle
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e& EtisalateLife 2 Gbps

Contract: 12 months

Speed

2 Gbps

Monthly

AED 749

Router

Wi-Fi 6E mesh router

TV

Premium eLife TV + 4K

UAE fastest home internetMesh Wi-Fi 6E4K TV streamingMulti-device households
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e& vs du — Full Comparison

FeatureEtisalat (e&)du Telecom
Coverage StrengthBest in Abu Dhabi, Northern Emirates, rural UAEBest in Dubai new areas, Free Zones, Expo City
5G NetworkWider 5G rollout — more cities coveredStrong 5G in Dubai, business districts
Home Internet Contract12-month minimum requiredMonth-to-month option available
Roaming (cheapest)From AED 10/day (Unlimited Pro plan)From AED 12/day (Unlimited Premium)
Countries for Roaming150+ countries140+ countries
Customer Service800-ETISALAT (24/7)155 (24/7)
Business / SME PlansStrong enterprise packages, better for large corpCompetitive SME & startup bundles
Price (home internet)AED 289–749/moAED 269–699/mo (slightly cheaper)
eSIM SupportYes (postpaid)Yes (postpaid)
Who should chooseAbu Dhabi, Northern Emirates residents, rural coverage neededDubai residents, no-contract flexibility, slightly lower price
Disclaimer: Prices are indicative and based on publicly available information. VAT (5%) may apply. Contact Etisalat or du directly for current promotions and exact pricing. Full disclaimer

Official data sources

Last refreshed May 2026
TDRA Telecom RegulatorFederal Tax Authority

Telecom plan data sourced from official UAE government and institutional websites. Rates are indicative — always verify directly with the institution before applying.

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