When Your Phone's As Broke as Your Jokes: Borrowing Credit from Etisalat (Without Turning into a Beggar)
Let's face it, folks, we've all been there. You're about to call your bestie to dish about the latest celebrity meltdown, and BAM! Your phone screen displays the dreaded message: "Insufficient balance."
Don't fret, fam! Etisalat, the ever-reliable genie in the digital lamp (well, not exactly a genie, but you get the idea), offers a handy service called Reserve Credit. This magical tool lets you borrow a small amount of credit to stay connected, without resorting to begging your neighbor for their Wi-Fi password (we've all been there too, no judgement).
But First, Are You Eligible, Oh Wise One?
Before you go dialing random codes like a tech wizard, hold your horses (or should we say, camels?). Etisalat has a few ground rules:
- You gotta be a prepaid user for at least 2 months. Think of it as building trust with the digital gods.
- You need to have used at least AED 10 in the past month. Basically, show them you're not a complete stranger to spending.
If you tick these boxes, you're golden!
Borrowing Like a Boss: The Code is Key
Now, for the moment you've all been waiting for: how to borrow credit. Fear not, the process is as easy as pie (or maybe a delicious shawarma, depending on your cravings).
- Grab your phone and dial ** 1081# **. It's like a magic spell, but with numbers instead of weird chants.
- Wait with bated breath (or maybe just hold your phone) for a message from Etisalat.
- If you're eligible, rejoice! You'll receive a message confirming the amount you can borrow (up to AED 50).
Remember, this borrowed credit comes with a small fee of AED 1, which will be deducted from your next recharge. So, use it wisely, and avoid becoming a chronic borrower (unless you're borrowing jokes, in which case, borrow away!).
Bonus Tip: Deactivating the Service (Just in Case)
Let's say you've become a responsible phone user and never want to borrow credit again. Etisalat has your back! You can deactivate the Reserve Credit service by dialing ** 1082# **. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
So there you have it, folks! Now you know how to borrow credit from Etisalat and avoid those awkward "call me back" situations. Just remember, use it responsibly and don't forget to pay back your loan (just like you'd pay back a friend, even if they are a digital genie). Now go forth and call, text, and browse to your heart's content (within your borrowed limit, of course)!