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Does Etisalat charge for call divert?

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Emily Carr

Published Feb 27, 2026

Does Etisalat charge for call divert?

UAE telecom operators Etisalat and du have started charging fee for forwarding local and international calls from one phone to another. The two operators confirmed to Arabic daily Emarat Al Youm that the charges for call forwarding will be same as the outgoing local or international calls.

Simply so, is Call Forwarding free on Etisalat?

Call Forwarding allows you to redirect all incoming calls to another mobile number or fixed-line in the UAE, whichever you prefer. Additional benefits: No rental or subscription fees. Usage charges are as per your local call rates.

Secondly, how do I divert calls on Etisalat? To activate Call Forwarding, press *21*, followed by the desired telephone number, and the # key. To deactivate the service, Press #21#.

Beside above, is there any charge for call diverting?

Yes, call diverts would be charged. So when someone calls you on number “A” its an incoming call which is free, however its getting divereted to number “B” which mean, there an outgoing call being initiated from “A” to “B”. It would according to your outgoing charges.

How do I stop Etisalat call divert?

When you use Call Forwarding, incoming calls to your mobile are sent to another mobile number or fixed-line in the UAE based on your preference.

  1. Forward all calls: Dial *21*05xxxxxxxx# to activate or #21# to deactivate.
  2. When busy: Dial *67*05xxxxxxxx# to activate or #67# to deactivate.

What is the call forwarding code?

Call forwarding is often enabled by dialing *72 followed by the telephone number to which calls should be forwarded. Once someone answers, call forwarding is in effect. If no one answers or the line is busy, the dialing sequence must be repeated to effect call forwarding. Call forwarding is disabled by dialing *73.

How do I cancel my Etisalat subscription?

There is no need to deactivate the one-time packs since you have already paid for the data allowance. Once validity expires the pack will be automatically removed from your prepaid line. For the auto-renewal plans, you can deactivate them by dialling *170#.

How do I activate call forwarding?

How to set up call forwarding on Android
  1. Open the Phone app.
  2. Hit the 3-dot menu button or the 3-line menu button.
  3. Go to 'Settings' or 'Call settings'.
  4. Tap on 'Call forwarding'.
  5. You will see multiple options, including:
  6. After choosing one of the listed options, go ahead and set the forwarding number.
  7. Select 'Enable', 'Turn on', or 'OK'.

How do you divert calls?

To divert your calls, dial *67* followed by either the:
  1. extension number and then press #
  2. or site location code and extension number and then press #
  3. or 9 and the telephone number and then press #
  4. or just the phone number and then press #

How do I forward my calls and texts to another phone?

Forward your text messages
  1. On your Android device, open the Voice app .
  2. At the top left, tap Menu. Settings.
  3. Under Messages, turn on the forwarding you want: Forward messages to linked numbers—Tap, and then next to the linked number, check the box. Forward messages to email—Sends text messages to your email.

How can I get incoming call details on Etisalat?

You can make a collect call using one of the following ways:
  1. By dialling *132*05xxxxxxxx# where 05xxxxxxxx is the number of the called person.
  2. By dialling 132 and following the instructions.

How do I turn call barring off?

To cancel barring on all incoming calls dial #261#. To cancel barring on all outgoing calls dial #34 code * pin #. You should hear the message 'Call Barring is cancelled'.

How do I stop Etisalat auto renewal?

Etisalat data renewal cancel process is quite simple, to stop Etisalat data renewal you just need to send “STOP” to the number 229. You can always disable Etisalat auto renewal any time you want!

What is the difference between call forwarding and call diverting?

The differences between call transfer and call divert are as follows: The call divert feature allows a user to press the forward button to forward a call to a third party without answering the call. The call forwarding allows calls to be forwarded to a preset number or voice mailbox based on preset conditions.

Who gets charged for call forwarding?

Call forwarding typically can redirect incoming calls to any other domestic telephone number, but the owner of the forwarded line must pay any toll charges for forwarded calls. Call forwarding is often enabled by dialing *72 followed by the telephone number to which calls should be forwarded.

Can we divert calls to an international number?

Forward to foreign numbers: Most systems will not allow you to forward your calls to a number outside of North America. In the U.S. and Canada, the North American Numbering Plan allows only for ten digits in any phone number (area code + number).

Should call forwarding be on or off?

Tap on Call forwarding. You can choose to Always forward, Forward when busy (when you're already on a call), Forward when unanswered (when you don't pick up), or Forward when unreachable (when your phone is off or you don't have a signal).

How do I divert messages to someone?

Your forwarded text messages will show up in your email or texting app.
  1. On your Android device, open the Voice app .
  2. At the top left, tap Menu. Settings.
  3. Under Messages, turn on the forwarding you want: Forward messages to linked numbers—Tap, and then next to the linked number, check the box.

How do I divert calls without a phone?

Divert calls without your mobile ringing
Type *21*Telephone number# and press the call key. Instead of Telephone number, fill in the number to which you want to divert your calls, e.g. *21*0032475151516# if you want to divert them to voicemail. Type #21# and press the call key.

Does call forwarding work when no service?

It's important to know that iOS Call Forwarding works in all situations. I mean, if you complete the setup explained above, all incoming calls will be forwarded no matter if your iPhone is switched ON, has Carrier Signal, is running in Airplane Mode or is Switched Off!

What is meant by call barring?

a phone service that allows users to stop receiving calls from particular numbers or stops someone from making calls to particular numbers: You can use call barring to prevent someone from making international calls.

How do I activate call barring on Etisalat?

To activate Call Barring, press *33*, followed by your 4-digit password, and the # key. To deactivate the service, press #33*, followed by your 4-digit password, and the # key.

What is Call Plus?

Calling PLUS includes all the capabilities of Wi-Fi Calling and adds the ability to make and receive calls over Sprint's LTE network. With Calling PLUS, you can browse the Internet and use other apps that require data services while you are on a call.

How do I check my Etisalat subscription?

By visiting any etisalat Business Centre or outlet. To cancel your subscription, simply visit any Business Centre or outlet. You can check your balance through My etisalat app or dial *170# for data enquiry and *140# for flexi minutes enquiry.

How do I cancel my Etisalat landline?

You may cancel a landline at any time, but it must be done in person at either an Etisalat or du office.
  1. Etisalat Business Centre, or Etisalat or du outlets.
  2. Complete disconnection application form at an Etisalat or du service centre.
  3. Schedule a date for disconnection.
  4. Pay your final bill once disconnected.

How can I hide my Etisalat phone number?

Just dial #31# before the number you want to call, and dial the code anytime you need to hide your number. Here is a perfect instance of what I mean, if the phone number that you want to call is 08033333333 and you intend to hide your phone number then dial #31#08033333333.

How can I receive a landline call on my cell phone?

Call Forwarding
  1. Dial *72 on a phone to forward it to another line.
  2. Dial your cell phone number after hearing the dial tone if you are transferring calls from your landline to a cell phone. Dial your home phone number and press your cell phone's call button if you are transferring cell-phone calls to a landline phone.

How can I get loan from Etisalat?

Prepaid Wasel subscribers who are eligible for the service will receive a notification from Etisalat when their credit reaches AED 1 inviting them to dial *108# and gain access to Reserve Credit service. The notification will also contain the amount they are eligible to use.

How do you block calls from a landline to a cell phone?

To block a specific number on a land line, first dial *60 at the dial tone, then put in the number you want blocked. If you have caller ID and want to block anonymous calls on your land line, dial *77 at the dial tone.

How do I delete all call diverts?

Divert calls if your line is busy
  1. Activate. Type *67*Telephone number# and press the call key.
  2. Deactivate. Type #67# and press the call key.
  3. Reactivate. Type *67# and press the call key to reactivate the call divert function to the last used number.

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